We’ll just miss it Kate, we’re arriving in December! If you have any contacts in tourism, pass them to me please, we’re looking for partnerships and places to promote.

Amy, if you spend a bit more on food you’ll be OK, but this town is not set up for backpacker budgets these days. Please avoid the putrid buffet! Our noodle lady is great, just opposite the monastery, she’s the only one we’ve found without heavily fatty stock, it’s really light. The kids love the Laos donuts, there is a lady on the corner near the road block selling them from the late afternoon and there is a great Indian restaurant ( Nisha’s). We’ve found ourselves spending $20 on breakfast for 4 because the cheaper options are just so yuk! The more expensive cafes are touch and go, too, we recommend the new Indigo cafe/hotel right opposite the baguette ladies for good coffee and eggs ( and internet and cake!), but it costs. We’ve been in Luang Prabang for over 2 weeks now, it’s a lovely place to be, but we’re looking forward to going back to Vang Vieng for some better, cheaper food!