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World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 8 – Luang Prabang to Hanoi, Vietnam 

    Saturday 16 July 2016. Laos Photos and Videos
    Highlights: Alms giving ceremony, fresh food market.

    Today was the last day of this short visit to Laos and it marked the second week of my 2016 trip and a 5 am start to partake in an Alms giving ceremony.   (more…)

  • World Trip 2016: Day 7 – Luang Prabang, Laos

    Friday 15 July 2016. Photos and Videos
    Highlights: The views from Mount Phousi, Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, the amazing Kouang Si Waterfall.

    A free morning for the group meant optional activities or a sleep in and pool day choice, I decided to head into town by myself and climb to the top of Mount Phousi and visit Wat Chomsi (top of mountain) and the Wat Tham Phousi shrine (which is about half way up).  Mount Phousi gives you a great view of both rivers surrounding Luang Prabang, the Meokng River and the Nam Khan River.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 6 – Luang Prabang, Laos

    Thursday 14 July 2016. Photos and Videos
    Highlights: Cruising along the Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, Royal Place, Wat Xien Thong (Temple)

    The first full day in Laos and the World Heritage listed Luang Prabang turned out the be both energy sapping and relaxing at the same time.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 5 – Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang, Laos

    Wednesday 13 July 2016.
    Thailand: Photos and Videos.  Laos: Photos and Videos.
    Highlights: Baan Tong Luang Eco-Agricultural Tribes Villages, Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, Night Market Luang Prabang.

    Today was our last day in Thailand and I have to say I’ve had a blast here.  When I booked this trip I was not expecting that much new in Thailand from given I’ve been here before but thanks to our Chief Experience Officer Ben and the many great activities in Chaing Mai it was a great positive surprise.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 4 – Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Tuesday 12 July 2016. Photos and Videos
    Highlights: Elephant Park, Wat Doi Suthep Temple, Ladyboy Show

    What an incredible day, ranging from nature and majestic animals, to religion, to outrageous singing and dancing.  I think that is Thailand in a nutshell where everything comes together in a hot mix of contradictions that somehow work together.

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