I booked space on a “luxury” slow boat trip from Houayxay, Laos to Luang Prabang, Laos with Shompoo cruises. I found only two companies advertising luxury cruises and while Shompoo was more expensive than the other, it was the only one operating on the day I needed to depart. I was happy with the choice.… Read more: Mekong Rive Slow Boat to Luang Prabang

(Another draft post) Chiang Khong is about 1 1/2 hours by car from Chiang Rai. We left Chiang Rai shortly after 9:00 am and made it to Chiang Khong around 11:00 after making short stop at a small rest area Chiang Rai is located on the Mekong River near the Golden triangle – the area… Read more: Chiang Khong & Mekong School