“A magical journey that left us with a lasting sense of deep spirituality”
Jeannine Williamson visited Laos, one of south-east asia’s most peaceful nations.
“our downstream river cruise – from thailand’s golden triangle to the laotian capital Vientiane – was punctuated by fastflowing torrents, where the skilful captain navigated our nimble 28-passenger boat through a narrow channel. sometimes the fast-flowing river would hasten our itinerary, prompting unplanned stops at villages that had only been visited by the ship a couple of times in the past.
“we met ever-smiling members of some of the country’s 49 ethnic groups, including the khmu and
Hmong. In charming luang Prabang, we climbed to the golden stupa, a buddhist monument at the top of mount Phousi. this was a magical journey that left us with a lasting sense of the deep spirituality of laos and its people.”
wendy wu tours offers a 12-night laos itinerary from £3,240pp, including onenight hotel stays in Chiang rai, thailand, and Vientiane, a 10-night Pandaw cruise with all meals, flights with thai airways and transfers. Visit wendywutours. co.uk or call 0800 988 3888.