No, It’s Not Middle Age Crisis
How many times have you seen a kid watching cartoons and then spending the entire day jumping around and re-living the cartoon in its imagination over and over again? They say that to be envious is a sin, but no one can deny that most grown-ups envy either their own or someone else’s kids. Why? It’s obvious – children aren’t burdened with the troubles of the adults, such as paying the bills and putting food on the table. Children are careless and free to imagine whatever they want and how ever long they want it. A wise man once said that the goal of every man in life should be to grow up on the outside, but remain forever young on the inside. So, when it comes to adventures, it just doesn’t seem fair that kids should be the only ones entitled to them. Although, you’ll probably agree that the image of a 40-year old man riding the merry-go-round just doesn’t look right…right? So, where’s the golden middle? TNK Travel has the answer – why not embark upon your own, personal, grown-up adventure tour in Laos?
Why Not Think Outside The Box?
Hold on there and put your world atlas away; in case you don’t know, Laos is a country in Asia, in close vicinity of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and a couple of other countries. But, the burning question right now is – why Laos? Why not China, or Mongolia or even India instead? Well, there’s no arguing the fact that all of those countries are beautiful and interesting in their own, characteristic way, but precisely therein lies the reason. Because they’re so well known to the rest of the world, people from around the globe rush to visit these places by the millions each year. And while they have the freedom to make their own choices, which aren’t wrong at all, they’re potentially missing out on something very important. They’re missing out on the opportunity to explore fairly unknown places that have truly a lot to offer. Let’s face it: hanging out by the pool at a world-class resort in some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is great…unless there are a ton of other people there with you, not to mention grumpy teenagers and kids screaming their lungs out. Instead, peace and serenity is becoming a highly sought after commodity when it comes to travel, and the adventure tours of Laos will give you plenty of both.
Just Make Sure You Know How To Swim
Depending on your personal notion of an adventure, TNK Travel offers various possibilities to explore and enjoy Laos; some include staying, eating and being pampered at some of the most exclusive and luxurious resorts in the country, while others get down to the bare essentials and get your adrenaline going. Laos river cruises represent a somewhat milder form of the latter, and are included in a number of different tour packages in Laos. If you’re looking to experience one of the most famous rivers in the world firsthand, there is no better choice for that than to go on a Mekong river cruise from Laos to Vietnam. This interesting and widely popular cruise will definitely allow you to live-out the Mekong’s entire turbulent history. Similarly, the Laos cruises to Vat Phou and Luang Prabang are similar in purpose, but completely different when it comes to the overall experience and itinerary.
If Not, Better Stick To Solid Ground
For those who are interested in experiencing Laos through a more hands-on approach, various interesting activities are also on offer. For example, trekking is a highly popular activity with tourists and natives alike, especially because of the fact that the territory of Laos is packed with many interesting hiking and trekking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. If trekking is indeed what you enjoy, than by all means make sure to go trekking on the Trail of the mist in Laos. Although it would be a pleasure to tell you all about it, it’s best to leave the discovery to you. Other very popular and rather challenging outdoor activities include Vang Vieng caving and kayaking, as well as kayaking on the Nam Khan River.
Just Don’t Get A Harley Davidson
Adventure motorcycle tours of Laos are also available for tourists and, aside from cruises, represent one of the best and most effective ways of getting to know this mysterious Asian gem. Similar to many other countries in Asia, Laos also features not so great roads for cars and other modes of vehicular transport, which makes motorcycles perfect in terms of size and mobility. Hopping on and off a bike whenever you feel like taking a break and photographing or visiting a sudden roadside attraction sounds both interesting and practical, wouldn’t you agree?
Then Again – Why Drive When You Can Be Driven
Finally, in addition to the various types of transportation one may use to get around on their own accord, there are also a number of specialized and pre-planned tour packages on offer. Some of the more interesting ones include:
- The Vientiane City tour;
- Visiting the Kuang Si Waterfalls;
- Going on elephant rides in Luang Prabang;
- The Luang Prabang City tour, either by coach or electric bike;
- Exploring the Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Falls etc.
The conclusion? Adventures are not extinct like the Dodo or dinosaurs; they are very much alive and can appear in the most unexpected places. It is up to you to create them, and more importantly – enjoy them. Laos is the perfect playground for the weary traveler fed up with posh, crowded luxury resorts. Instead, peace and quiet await everyone who’s eager to explore the magic of this ancient land.
