Lao People

                                                                                               

Boat race festival

The Vientiane Boat Racing Festival is held every year, starting from the 15th day in the 11th month in lunar calendar. The actual race is held on the 16th day, with heats starting early in the morning. Over 20 dragon boats and rower/paddler teams line up for the race on the Mekong River. The entrants [...]

motorcycle laos

“in Laos stick to the main Route 13, which runs the length of the country from south to north. It’s paved, in good shape and traffic is light. The few cars and trucks on the road go relatively slow and give cyclists plenty of space when passing. Go off the main road and it’s a [...]

The Worst Motorcycle in Laos

The Worst Motorcycle in Laos by Christopher Tharp It was the ride of his life. It was a 100cc Chinese make ‘ a glorified scooter, actually’ the type of four speed bike that is ubiquitous throughout Southeast Asia. The horn was burned out, along with the electric starter and both turning signals. The tires were [...]

buses and transportation

      Talat Sow to the morning market, comes the breadman        

Legend of the, Ho Chi Minh trail

The Legend of the Ho Chi Minh trail, there are few brand names to match that of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the secret, shifting, network of deep jungle tracks that led to the Victory for Vietnam war.       Well here I sit in Laos again, I have been putting around the place [...]