Laos – Flip Flops…

Argh! Wear them! That is all. No, not quite: I keep seeing western tourists who don't bother to wear anything on their feet. It seems that they do this because they want to feel the…

Laos – World’s Biggest Allotment?

From the higgledy-piggeldy fields and farms to the Heath-Robinson construction of the houses, rural Laos has the feel of one massive allotment. It's muddy, patched together and very, very green. As a result the people…

Laos – Change of Pace…

Out of China. Into Laos. First impressions? Slower, less concrete. Beautiful. Beer Laos available everywhere. First 5% ale for ages, delicious.