Laos Day 4: The Final Stretch – Cooling Down at Cool Springs and Heading Back (Thakhek Loop)
The last day of the Loop was very enjoyable as we made our way back to Thakhet the way we had come on day 1.
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Laos Day 3: The Highlight – Exploring the Epic Kong Lor Cave by Boat (Thakhek Loop)
Two main activities for today were go taking a trip through the 7.5km Kong Lor cave and driving back to Thalang to spend...
Laos Day 2: Into the Remote Mountains – Villages, Dust, and Stunning Landscapes (Thakhek Loop)
The journey from Thalang to the village at Kong Lor was a beautiful one and took us from 7 am until 3pm.
Laos Day 1: Leaving Thakhek – Rental Tips and the First Limestone Caves (Thakhek Loop)
The Thakhek Loop has become a popular 3-5 day moped ride in Laos and is a lot of fun. The scenery is stunning and there'...
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Vietnam Crossing from Vietnam to Laos: Hue to Savannakhet Border Guide viaLao Bao Border (2026 Updated)
The weather forecast for Vietnam was looking very bad so we decided to leave Vietnam a few days before we had initially ...
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Vietnam Dong Hoi to Hue Train Guide: Schedule, Tickets and Scenic Views
The train is my preferred means of transport and there are several buses a day running from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Travel...
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