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Go Backpacking > Destinations > Asia > Laos > Friday Flashback: Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang

Friday Flashback: Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang

March 12, 2010 By Dave

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Monks in Luang Prabang
Monks in Luang Prabang

Tubing in Vang Vieng was the driving force behind my visit to Laos.  It turned out to be as good a reason as any, and I was glad to make it to the little backpacker haven for my 32nd birthday as well.  I celebrated with rock climbing by day, and Korean BBQ and beers by night.

Then it was on to Luang Prabang, and a little culture (ie. more temples), before I jetted over the border to northern Thailand.

  • The Birthday Rock Climb
  • Tubing in Vang Vieng
  • Photogenic Luang Prabang
  • Mountain Biking and Elephants
  • Final Thoughts: Laos

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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  1. GlobalButterfly says

    March 13, 2010 at 10:38 am

    I love this pic, especially the monk on top of the tree trunk in the background. What a beautiful way to celebrate your Bday! :)

  2. Dave says

    March 13, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    I thought they were picturesque too, though at the risk of shattering one's image and impressions from the photo alone, the one guy closer to me did ask for a donation while I was up there (on a hill/park overlooking Luang Prabang).

  3. Mia says

    March 27, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Really nice picture! It took me a while to realize that there was another monk in the background standing on a tree trunk.

  4. ea test says

    March 28, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Really nice picture! It took me a while to realize that there was another monk in the background standing on a tree trunk.

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