A spacious room and bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and balcony overlooking the Mekong - all in a hotel that is on an island that just got hooked up to the electrical grid - amazing!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. And never get on a boat that requires you to wear a helmet.
La Folie's pool is great for a dip after a steamy bicycle ride around the island. The restaurant and bar is the only one on the island, but the French and Laos food should keep you interested for a couple of days.
La Folie Lodge on tiny Don Daeng island in the middle of the Mekong River is the perfect base to explore the ancient Khmer ruins of Wat Phou. It is the sole hotel on an island that only got electricity a few months ago, but has all the comforts one requires.
Sushi Takahashi in Portland, Oregon follows the conveyor belt sushi convention – cheap, color-coded plates of nigiri, tempura, and spindly spider rolls circulate endlessly in front of diners seated at an oval shaped counter. Takahashi differs, however, in its use of a speedy model train to deliver its fresh catch.
Luang Prabang is a sleepy town in north-central Laos perched on the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers. It is the most popular place to go in Laos due to its charming slow pace of life and the dozens of beautiful temples.
Wat Phou is the most important Khmer archaeological site in Laos and a must see for temples fanatics. It lies at the base of a mountain in southern Laos, near Champasak.
La Folie Lodge on tiny Don Daeng island in the middle of the Mekong River is the perfect base to explore the ancient Khmer ruins of Wat Phou. It is the sole hotel on an island that only got electricity a few months ago, but has all the comforts one requires.
The tunnel between Terminals B and C at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is well worth a visit. The Neon lights along the ceiling flash up and down this long tunnel and the side lighting is also spectacular.