Tag Archives: Laos

Participating in the alms ritual with the monks of Luang Prabang

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Classic Journeys

LUANG PRABANG – The monks are the draw. This UNESCO-protected city features the spectacular wats – or temples – where they live, along with wonderful local and colonial architecture, markets, and restaurants that sit high above the rivers, but the … Continue reading →

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In Laos, a skeptic turns into an elephant man

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Classic Journeys

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — I am not an elephant man. Don’t get me wrong – I have nothing against them, but I like to imagine them roaming free, stripping great branches with their trunks and enjoying hearty mouthfuls of leaves. … Continue reading →

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Pho not included?! For the best value, be sure to read the fine print.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Classic Journeys

I just received an email from one of our fine competitors. (No names here, to protect the innocent.) In it, they describe their 18 day tour of Indochina, and tout the leisurely nature of the exploration. Since Vietnam, Cambodia and … Continue reading →

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Elephants Never Forget…And Neither Do The People Who Ride Them

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Edward Piegza

During our visit to Indochina last April, my family and I fell in love with Laos…more specifically, the residents of its ancient capital, Luang Prabang, and the surrounding countryside. The non-human inhabitants were fascinating, too, and we were thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Visit Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia now, before it’s too late

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Edward Piegza

I’m spending a couple of weeks with Classic Journeys’ local guides traveling through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, looking for ways to make our already popular Vietnam vacation even better. An interesting sidebar to my daily explorations is the juxtaposition I … Continue reading →

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