Luang Prabang, Laos

We arrived in Luang Prabang in Laos yesterday afternoon following a short flight from Bangkok. We checked in and headed straight out to the local and popular night market for drinks and dinner. No surprise but the food is similar to Thai which we both love! Luang Prabang is a town in north Laos in the mountainous region along the Mekong river. It looks to have a very friendly feel although very few tourists around.

This morning we took a scooter to Kuang Si Falls, a famous waterfall in Laos. The 45 minute ride took us through a few rural villages overlooking local farmland and rice terraces. Just riding around is an amazing way to explore despite a 5 minute downpour en route. Thankfully the sun came out soon after and dried us off by the time we arrived.

After arriving we quickly realised why the waterfall is a sight that can’t be missed. An unusual light turquoise colour, the water was flowing everywhere across many different levels. Wanting to explore more before taking a dip we walked to the top of the waterfall overlooking the mountain range although the views were mostly obstructed by trees unfortunately. The water was quite cold but we went for a swim anyway before climbing around the rocks. The place was stunning, the sights were amazing and another experience we won’t forget.Read more