Phu Chi Fa – To the base and above

January 2019 Recent visit at the end of the post One of my favourite rides. Cross over at Houy Xai, head to Pak Tha. Take the ferry across the Mekong and ride to Muang Ngern. You have the Mekong on your left and the Mountains with Phu Chi Duen, Doi Pha Thang and Phu Chi Fa on your right….

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Laos – King of the Hill

Laos – King of the Hill. A brilliant ride up to a remote Hmong village just out side of Luang Prabang.   Crossing the Mekong at Luang Prabang to the other side of the river. On the way up to the Hmong village.. Steep, narrow and fantastic views. All the kids come out to say hello and check out…

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Lima Site 85

Lima Site 85 “The Battle of Lima Site 85, also called Battle of Phou Pha Thi, was fought as part of a military campaign waged during the Vietnam War and Laotian Civil War by the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (then known as NVA) and the Pathet Lao, against airmen of the United States Air Force 1st Combat Evaluation Group,…

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