Category Archives: Mekong Adventure

The incredible Konglor Cave, Laos

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Mark Ord

Incredible really is the word for this amazing cave system situated amongst the dramatic karst scenery of Hin Boun district in central Lao’s Khammouane Province. Reminded of us of the spectacular scenery of northern Lao’s Vang Vieng but without all … Continue reading →

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The Plain of Jars, Laos

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mark Ord

Now you will usually see adjectives such as mysterious or enigmatic preceding the name ‘Plain of Jars’, with the reason being – since a stone jar in itself is not so mysterious -  that archeologists can’t agree on their date … Continue reading →

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Khone Phapaeng Falls, Champassak, Laos

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Mark Ord

Longest, tallest, widest, biggest….superlatives can be deceptive and statistics vary enormously but the little known Khone Phapaeng Falls in Champassak Province of Southern Laos is certainly right up there on the lists! Just downstream of the picturesque ‘Four Thousand Islands‘ … Continue reading →

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The Emerald Triangle – some photos

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mark Ord

A selection of photos from our current Emerald Triangle tour of Laos and Cambodia; – the picturesque region where Northeastern Thailand, Southern Laos and Northern Cambodia meet being sometimes referred to by this evocative name. Itinerary had to be changed … Continue reading →

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