A modern nomad's wanderlust
Posts tagged Phonxali
7 Super Shots: Photos to tickle your wanderlust
Mar 26th
I am thrilled to be able to participate in Hostelbookers 7 Super Shots; the hottest photo project going around the travel community at the moment. You can read about the rules here. Basically you look through all your photos and choose the one that best fits each of the categories. See other round-up posts on twitter…
Leech off: how to avoid leeches when trekking in tropical rainforest
Aug 10th
Phonxali in northern Laos is slowly becoming a hot-spot for trekkers and travelers looking for hill-tribe homestay experience. So, when I went to Phonxali I was persuaded by my travel partner and other travelers we met to join them on a trek to one of the hill-tribe villages in the area. I honestly don’t enjoy…
Postcards 4U: Innocence
Jul 20th
Dear U, At the start of our jungle trek near Phonxali, Laos. Our guide brought us to a small wooden house where he bought some lao-lao (Laotian rice whisky), there was a group of boys playing at the back of a beat-up truck; the youngest of them have this very easy disposition and a beautiful smile.…
