Comments on: Three Levels of Hill Tribes – Luang Prabang https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/ Travel That Cares for Our Planet and Its People Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:03:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scott https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-1638236 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:03:01 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-1638236 Nice video! Glad to learn about White Elephant. I will be in Laos for a bit over 12 days in late November, flying into Luang Prabang. I plan on using a travel company I used in Vietnam back in May of 2010 while in-country, using their private guide & driver services for a 4d/3n tour package in Luang Prabang and a 6d/5n package in Phongsali. Upon completion of those itineraries, I will have two and a half days on my own to explore the Luang Prabang area, and would love to do a day trek to some local ethnic minority tribal villages near LP. I will definitely look them up while there, having experienced ethnic minority cultures in northwestern Vietnam, northern Thailand, eastern Myanmar and Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo), and finding it intriguing & fascinating. Thanks for posting!

]]> By: Audrey Scott https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-481133 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:45:38 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-481133 @Tony: So glad to hear that you had a good experience with White Elephant and that our recommendation helped. Now I’m dreaming of a 3-day trek in Laos to hill tribes – must have been quite a lot of fun playing with the local kids and having them laugh at your hair. Great memories!

]]> By: Tony https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-469988 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:20:01 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-469988 Hi Audrey!

After reading your post and considering that my wife and I wanted to do a trek around Luang Prabang ended up choosing White Elephant for a 3 day trek to the remote hill tribes. All I can say is thanks for the recommendation as we did want to do something different and it sure was! We loved the trek, even though at times it was tough. And nothing beats taking a “shower” at the communal tap while little kids are laughing at your hairy chest, whilst surrounded by pigs, chickens and ducklings! 🙂

Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂

]]> By: Audrey Scott https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-468088 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:34:50 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-468088 @Ivie: That sounds like a good plan. We booked one day before we took the trek, so you should have no problem making plans once you get there.

]]> By: Ivie https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-467986 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:33:14 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-467986 Thanks a lot for the reply, Audrey. We now have decided not to book for any trek/outing and will decide when we reach there. 🙂

]]> By: Audrey Scott https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-467788 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:54:16 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-467788 @Ivie: Although this trek was not very difficult, it does have quite a bit of uneven terrain and rocky surfaces. The trek goes through quite remote areas, meaning that it would be difficult to get medical treatment if anything happens. So, my suggestion would be to avoid this trek. But there might be other walks closer by that would be fine and also quite interesting.

]]> By: Ivie https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-465640 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:06:21 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-465640 Hi,

Nice article and pictures. I am planning a trip there in a few weeks’ time. I have been trying to find out more about the terrain of this trek. Usually, I would not be too concern about that as I do consider myself a season trekker. However, I will be close to 5 months pregnant should I make the trip. Even though I still do my hill walk and jog, I am a bit more concern of uneven surface. It would be wonderful if you could comment more on the terrain – are there a lot of steep rocky surfaces, any river crossing?

Thank you very much in advance.

]]> By: Audrey Scott https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-380 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:25:33 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-380 Our foray into video is still at its nascent stages, so we appreciate the advice! We’re learning on the road, many times by trial and error.

Seven languages – that’s impressive! I’m up to five, but not all fluently. I’ve learned most of them out of necessity (i.e., no one around spoke English), so they are at a functional level instead of a deep discussion level.

Enjoy your travels, wherever they may take you next!

]]> By: Jeff https://uncorneredmarket.com/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-378 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:18:29 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/2007/01/three-levels-of-hill-tribes/#comment-378 Good morning…. as a seasoned traveler and professional photographer, I love your material….. I do have one suggestion regarding the video…. the panning is too fast… slow it down some. I produce digital slide shows that I take on the road etc… Speaking 7 languages myself, I love to travel. Keep up the excellent work.

JK

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