Category Archives: Northern Laos & the Golden Triangle

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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That temple again! Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Mark Ord

Yes apologies; minus 10 for repetition! Wat Rong Khun in Thailand’s Chiang Rai Province rears its unusual head again. Now every time we visit we hesitate over leaving the camera in the minibus but every time we take it anyway … Continue reading →

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Traditional Thai dance – Chiang Rai

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mark Ord

Anyone who’s been on one of All Points East’s tours will probably know that we don’t generally go out of our way to include traditional dance or cultural shows whether it’s in Thailand, Cambodia, Borneo or anywhere else. Call us … Continue reading →

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Northern Laos and the Golden Triangle

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Mark Ord

Just leaving Chiang Mai for the start of a Northern Laos and Golden Triangle tour so a drive through the mountains to Chiang Rai today with stops at, amongst other places; the excellent Suan Charin and of course the old … Continue reading →

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