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Paksan to Pakse (Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Paksan - Pakse route) by bus | HandZaround

Paksan to Pakse (Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Paksan - Pakse route) by bus | HandZaround

We will never forget this bus ride from Paksan to Pakse and the magic waterfall...read on to learn why! 

Ethical Elephant Tour in Luang Prabang in Laos: The Mandalao Experience - Film And Photographs | HandZaround

Ethical Elephant Tour in Luang Prabang in Laos: The Mandalao Experience - Film And Photographs | HandZaround

We went to the jungle to hang out with the beautiful elephants from Mandalao - a conservation centre, which cares about its animals and is against riding or using force to control them. See our short film from that wonderful adventure.

Phonsavan to Paksan (Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Paksan - Pakse route) by bus | HandZaround

Phonsavan to Paksan (Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Paksan - Pakse route) by bus | HandZaround

It didn't seem that many travellers stopped by in the Lao city of Paksan. We did and even though we spent there only one night, we got to listen to a heartbreaking story...

Luang Prabang to Phonsavan (Plain of Jars) by bus | HandZaround

Luang Prabang to Phonsavan (Plain of Jars) by bus | HandZaround

Have you heard of Plain of Jars? Do you know what UXO is? Check out our story about one of the worst bus rides we've had, how we got from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan, and what happened when we got there...