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1) Donsol, Philippines In this city on the south coast of Luzon in the only place where the Sharks – the largest fish in the sea will come to feed.

2) Angkor Wat, Cambodia Misto Angkor in Cambodia, it is necessary for someone to drive South-East Asia.

3) Full Moon Party, Koh Pan Gan, Thailand, the legendary Full Moon Party has for several years, starting with only a few people today with at least 10,000 people per month.

4) The motorcycle tour to Vietnam, he rides his own bike (or if not you can hire a chauffeur), Vietnam will be around towns and cities where no tourists go is one of the highlights of this trip.

5) Palawan, Philippines, this island in the southwest of the Philippines is a hidden gem of Southeast Asia. In any place you find more than 50 backpackers on the island, and it’s big island. Picture a cross between the islands around Krabi, Thailand, and throw in the Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, and this makes the coastal town of El Nido. There is some of the best diving and snorkeling to be done in many coral reefs, many white sandy beaches and swimming in the tank with small sharks, or just relax and enjoy the Sun Island is also one of the longest underground rivers in the world.

6) Ha Long Bay, Bay has almost 2,000 limestone islands, caves to explore and several lagoons go kayaking in.

7) Vang Vieng, Laos This is a great party town. You get a tractor and soul floats the river and stop at bars along the route and get free shots of Lao Lao whiskey and then drink more whiskey buckets lao lao and coke eighteen hours later, when you think you have enough you can go to the island , which is just bars (smile is the best) to middnight curfew kicks in. The first bar is the largest independently of the other bars on the right.

Gili Islands, Indonesia Gilis consists of three islands, Gili Trawangan with the greatest of all. You came here on the beaches and diving with sharks and manta ray relax on one of the best places on earth.

9) Hoi An, Vietnam Hoi An is situated on the coast and has a fairly decent beach.

In the corner Burma, Laos is one of the most landlocked countries in Southeast Asia. Known as the country one million elephants, Laos is filled with wooded landscapes and rugged mountains all the time. With the economy on an upward slide, tourism is the main source of income in Laos. Great spiritual cave dug into the limestone cliff, overlooking the river is what the Pak Ou caves so popular. Caves full of Buddha images in different styles and shapes, but the beautiful Luang Prabang is a model of the Buddha.

Ordinary glass is a popular destination for tourists who stay in Laos. The only reason why the place was called the plain glasses is more than the coastal areas, there are an enormous glass scattered everywhere. Known for the largest waterfall in Asia, Khon Phapheng is beautiful and breathtaking. It is located in the southern part of Si Phan Thurs.

A place that is special for the people of Laos is Pha That Laung. This is where you see Budhhism and Lao sovereignty go hand in hand. The main festival takes place here every year in November, which highlighted areas. Small structure that is very small compared to the Angkor era sites Wat Phu is a monument that is very unique. Ornate shrine of Shiva, the Crocodile and stone are what make the place so popular in the midst of a mysterious visitor.

Accommodation is to improve and Laos has some excellent places to stay, whether in town or stay secluded hideaway far from everything in the mountains or on one of the many rivers. Escapes to the countryside, with stunning countryside views.

La Residence Phou VAO, Set in the World Heritage city of Luang Prabang is a city full of old colonial charm, La Residence Phou VAO hotel complements the charm, built in 1950 and renovated in 2001 is set on a hill above VAO. The hotel offers stunning views of the mountains surrounding Luang Prabang, and Phou Si temple and the city. It also offers first class facilities and amenities including a spa and a pool.

Vansana Resort is one of them that is built on the Nam Song River and offers excellent facilities. Rooms are excellent with a private balcony where you can enjoy mountain views. Or one of the facilities offered, such as traditional massage meal on the balcony on the river or swim in the swimming pool its peak speed.

Pak Beng Lodge, A few years ago when traveling between the Thai / Laos border town of Chiang Khong / Houei Sai to Luang Prabang-day cruise a very uncomfortable night in Pak Beng involved.

Chan-a-Mar Resort, Nong Khiaw; Probably one of the few luxury bungalow in this part of Laos, Nong Khiaw background in the middle of mountains and rivers, this place really gives a sense of Laos. Bungalows are individually decorated with local materials, each with private bathroom, hot shower and a private balcony offering breathtaking views.

Kingfisher Lodge; The lodge is situated in a beautiful Xe Pian National Protected area about 60 km south of Pakse in Champasak province.

Senesothxeun Hotel; is one of the newest locations in southern Laos, with accommodation options to Don Khong Island to a new level, the old charm and a great charisma, is a remarkable place to stay.

Maison Souvannaphoum; It was the former residence of Prince Laos, Luang Prabang boutique hotel combines traditional and modern style perfectly. The facilities are world class spa, swimming pool all in the midst of tropical gardens, the food is great with excellent French and Laotian cuisine and unparalleled views from your private balcony.

La Folie Lodge; On the island of Don Daeng near the World Heritage Site of Wat Phu, this resort is first class gives you the best of both worlds, excellent facilities with pool and large sandy beach on the Mekong, but you’re also a secluded beach with a large island on the river!

Nong Fa Lake is said to be a sacred place in Laos in the heart of the national park, one possible explanation is that it was created by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Trekking to this lake was definitely an adventure to remote parts of the Ho Chi Minh trail along valley peaks we reached the lake on the fourth day and after about 90 km it was worth it when we the beauty of the lake saw and enjoyed a cool dip in Nice, one of the most remote places on earth.

Not from the West, to his knowledge had never tried to make a trip to the lake than the approach of most Mode 4-wheel drive, but the plan was a trip in and out with different routes and route studies for possible future travel. Questions leads us to Attapeu army to the local guide who spoke the local language at home, was born in a small village about two days to walk from the lake, but his family, all moved to the city now. After a meeting with him and discuss how we and colleagues prepared two hikers controlled facilities we need, and began the stocks we bought soups, canned fish and rice, and of course chocolate and sweets to buy much-needed energy boast.

The first days go hiking in the mountains over rough terrain past small villages and ethnic communities, we drove 20 km along the old route Laos military training, unaware at the beginning how difficult it would be our backpack. Our guide knew the local language, well, speak English, so my skills definitely came in handy Laos. We arrived in the village of Ban Chilinxay evening, after showering in the vicinity of the creek, we spent the night in the hut of a villager, who spoke surprisingly little English.

We bought a chicken from him and he cooked for us, along with steamed rice and local vegetables and soup trying to get my energy back and relax our legs as much as possible. The second and third day followed a similar pattern until dawn, with a hot chocolate, buying fresh eggs and vegetables from the villagers and trekking about 20-25 km per day, the nights spent with a local guide home-stay organization, strengthening and swimming.

Upon arrival in Vang Etat about fourteen hours, I could not believe I went through 3 liters now “water, so I refilled my water bottles with boiled water to the villagers and the kind we have decided to move to what it was fourteen hours, and if pushed, we can reach Nong Fa Lake, another 2 hours or so.
It was not long after about 20 minutes, we managed to lift logging truck with Vietnamese back to Attapeu lunchtime. Overall, a wonderful and unforgettable journey.