Phongsali in Northern Laos is beautiful and fascinating, as are the people I was lucky enough to meet here. They gave me an extraordinary insight into their lives, leaving me with exceptional experiences and vivid memories.
Luang Namtha is one of the more popular tourist destinations in Laos and provides a comfortable base - although I preferred to head out of the city to see more remote minority tribes that include the Lantan, Yao, Akha Eko and Khoui.
In the northernmost nether regions of Vietnam exists a remote destination that has been open to tourism for a mere six years - Ha Giang, a region virtually untouched by the harmful effects of mass tourism and big industries.