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Northern Laos Intinerary. | Laos travel forum
2024年12月15日 · Posted by somtam2000 on 25/12/2024 at 09:03 admin. I’d say no need to book in advance for Luang Nam Tha unless you’re set on a very particular place. As far as I know the cycling trips you mention are no longer running (at least not in a regular fashion), in part I think because tourism out to Muang La and beyond has dropped off somewhat.
Weather and the best places to visit Thailand in December.
Introduction. December is high to peak season in Thailand and one of the reasons that is the case is because the weather is brilliant. Lots of sunshine down south, little rain and the temperatures are comfortable without being scalding or freezing.
Quan Am, the bodhisattva of compassion, in Vietnam - Travelfish
The Sanskrit term, bodhisattva, or bo tat in Vietnamese, refers to a complex and intriguing Buddhist concept, which in the broadest sense refers to any being who devotes their life to easing the suffering of others.Though it’s mainly associated with the Mahayana tradition, the concept more accurately belongs to the whole of Buddhism.The current Thai king, for example, is …
Thailand travel guide & advice for your next visit
Nature lovers. National Parks: While they’re not all world class, Thailand does have a rich network of national parks, including enormous Khao Yai National Park in the northeast and Kaeng Krachan National Park in the south. Other crowd-pleasing spots include Khao Sok National Park and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, both of which are in the south.In the northeast, Pha Taem National Park ...
Weather and the best time to visit Thailand - Travelfish
Thailand can best be described as tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of the year. The area of Thailand north of Bangkok has a climate determined by three seasons while the southern peninsular region of Thailand has only two.
Visa & border crossing information for Laos - Travelfish
Types of border crossings. Laos has two types of border crossings, international and local. As you may suspect, international crossings are generally open to all foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport and visa, while local crossings are open only to locals (on each side of the border) who are able to cross back and forth using some form of border pass.
Laos travel guide & advice for your next visit
Nature lovers. The Gibbon Experience: With stunning vistas and lush rainforests, the natural beauty of Laos is one of the primary reasons many people visit and the Gibbon Experience is one of the best ways to appreciate this beauty.. Trekking out of Luang Nam Tha Photo: Stuart McDonald. Trekking in the Nam Ha National Protected Area: Trekking is why most people come to Luang Nam Tha—your ...
Cambodia travel guide & advice for your next visit
Popular destinations. Battambang: With a rich architectural heritage, an increasingly confident art scene providing a cradle for many of Cambodia’s top talents, and stunning surrounding countryside, Battambang is a tranquil respite from the boom and hustle of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.. The incredibly moving Tuol Sleng. Photo: Stuart McDonald. Kratie: A charming, cheerful little town on the ...
Woodlands Train Checkpoint - Travelfish
Stuart McDonald co-founded Travelfish.org with Samantha Brown in 2004 and has been writing about travel in Southeast Asia since 1997. He has lived in Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia, where he worked as an under-paid, under-skilled language teacher, an embassy staffer, a newspaper web-site developer, freelancing and various other stuff.