After a few very relaxing days around Kampot, we go back to Phnom Penh to spend the last days with Chris and Isabelle before they fly back to France. As we did on the way in, we take a private car to go back to Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh, an active capital The capital of … Continue reading Last days with the parents in Phnom Penh
After an unforgettable experience in the Mondulkiri jungle, we take the bus to Phnom Penh, 235 miles South. Another ride in the back of the bus for Matt, Chris and Maider. And once again we flew out of our seats a few times… We will spend only one night in Phnom Penh before getting back … Continue reading Trip in the Cambodian countryside in Kampot
After a quick stop in Kratie to see the Irrawady dolphins, it’s another meeting with animals that awaits us for our next journey : elephants this time. Indeed, we booked a 2 day trip with the Mondulkiri Project, a sanctuary that works with an NGO to save and protect elephants. Bus ride from Kratie to … Continue reading Jungle and elephants in Mondulkiri
After the amazing Angkor site in Siem Reap, we leave towards Kratie, 250 miles away. It is time for Chris and Isabelle to finally experience the Asian public buses 😉 . We booked 4 seats in a minibus. The pick up time was supposed to be at 6:30 am at the guesthouse, but the minibus … Continue reading Meeting the dolphins in Kratie
It’s a little sad that we leave Laos after 30 days. Indeed, we really enjoyed the country. But the excitement of discovering a new country, and especially meeting up with Matt’s parents is stronger. We look forward to traveling the country together. Laos – Cambodia border crossing From the 4,000 islands we have a long … Continue reading Family reunion in Siem Reap
Video summary of our stay in the South of Laos, from Luang Prabang to the 4,000 islands, with a stop in Pakse. Continue reading Video – South of Laos
After our amazing road trip on the Bolovens plateau, we leave Pakse to go to the 4,000 islands with our new friends Dimitris and Giulia. We start the day with a wonderful breakfast at La Boulange before taking a bus to Ban Nakasang, from where we will take a boat to go to the islands. … Continue reading 4,000 islands, last stop in Laos
After spending a week being sick in Vientiane, we are finally able to leave the capital to go to Pakse. Pakse is the capital of the Champasak province, built by the French in 1905. People come here to get to the Bolovens plateau, but there is absolutely nothing to do in the city. One of … Continue reading Bolovens plateau – 4 day motorbike road trip
Time to leave Nong Khiaw after two nice days of rest. Off we go for another long bus ride We decide to take a minibus that leaves directly from the city and brings us all the way to the city center of Luang Prabang. The difference in price between this option and the local bus … Continue reading Luang Prabang, cultural capital of Laos
After two nights out in Luang Namtha, it is time for us to get back on the road. We take a minibus, this time, to Nong Khiaw. Nong Khiaw is located in the province of Luang Prabang, 120 miles North of the city of Luang Prabang. This is a relatively big town stretched on each … Continue reading 2 days of rest in Nong Khiaw
