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Laos – simply beautiful!

Jul 12, 2020

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A motorcycle journey through the hilly landscape of Laos offers experiences that leave a lasting impression. Here the roads wind through endless areas of green jungle, along the Mekong River and past colossal caves.

The sun sets over the limestone mountains, casting a warm golden glow over the landscape as you head towards the town of Vang Vieng in Laos.

On our motorcycles we overtake six very young Buddhist monks riding the horses of the apostles. Approximately 65 percent of the population in Laos profess Buddhism, and this is evident in the streets and landscape, which is characterized by many golden temples. The mountain town of Luang Prabang, in the subtropical highlands of Laos, boasts the country's finest temples.

The view of the spectacular "Limestone Forest" in the late afternoon on the first stretch of the tour.

The Kong Lor cave in Laos is approximately 7 kilometers long and up to 100 meters wide in some places. We have to climb into these wooden boats as we explore the cave, and we're armed with headlamps and night vision in broad daylight. Inside the cave is a natural pool of emerald green water, which locals believe reflects the skin of the Hindu god of rain and thunder, Indra, and is therefore considered sacred.

The Nam Hin Bun River flows through the Kong Lor cave and the daylight stings your eyes as we sail from the darkness of the cave into the sunlight. And when your eyes open again, you're reminded that the country's tourism slogan is quite apt. It reads: "Laos - Simply Beautiful!". Laos - Simply Beautiful!

A local woman with jet black teeth looks curiously at the arriving motorcyclists as we take a short break in her village. Tooth coloring is common among women from the country's hill tribes and is primarily done to preserve teeth into old age. It is the tribal people's answer to dental sealants. It is also seen as a sign of maturity and beauty and proof of civilization. A common belief is that the black teeth distinguish humans from animals. The woman's blood red lips are the result of chewing betel nut, a mild stimulant widely used throughout the region.

Laos experienced heavy bombing from American B52 bombers during the Vietnam War in the 60s and 70s. The Muang Khoun Temple pictured here was hit by these bombs. The temple was destroyed, but the Buddha statue escaped unscathed. Today it sits amidst the ruins as a reminder of the great power wars of the past.

A bizarre insect that looks like a bright green leaf decides to join the motorcycle ride early one morning. However, it gets no further than the gas station before it changes its mind, jumps off and crawls back into the bushes.

A trip to the local food market in a small town in Laos can send shivers down the spine of even the bravest food tourist and connoisseur. Here, dried rats are on sale for a few pennies. Enjoy!

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