Lost in Laos

by Lydia Laube

Global traveller Lydia Laube had out her map again. Where could she go next? Her eye fell on one place she hadn't visited - Laos, the Land of a Million Elephants.

After enduring a close call with Thai immigration officials, Lydia made it into Laos, and discovered a people and land easy to love. Travelling by boat, tuk tuk or any other means possible, she experienced the majesty of the Mekong River, the awe-inspiring Caves of the Buddha and the mysterious Plain of Jars.

Pink umbrella aloft, nothing could daunt our lone traveller - not even fire and flood.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

209 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Lydia Laube never says no to adventure, whether that means galloping a horse across the Mongolian plains or hopping on a cargo ship to Madagascar. Born into the farming community of Caltowie in the mid-north of South Australia, Lydia trained as a nurse in Adelaide, then set off to see the world. Her debut book, 'Behind the Veil: An Australian nurse in Saudi Arabia', was an instant bestseller, and she has become one of Australia's favourite travel writers. 'From Burma to Myanmar' is Lydia's ninth travel yarn.

Between winter escapes to the sun, Lydia Laube shares a small house in Adelaide with a large cat with attitude.

Reviews

[Siân · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great read from Lydia. I love her gentle humour, her way of dealing with the difficult, and her enthusiasm for telling her story. I love how much information about the country she goes to she passes on. I do hope she keeps writing and travelling... I will definately keep on reading! Highly recommended.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read full of humour & admiration for Laos. I went there in 2017 so this book also brought back some lovely memories.

[MsSwisis · Rating 2 out of 5]

‘Time changes places but it also changes the person seeing them.’

[Sherry Mackay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lydia is intrepid and sees the best in every situation. I like the way she does not belabour the bad stuff and just gets on with it. Full of spirit and fun. I enjoyed her travels around a little known country.

[Lisa Preston]

OK sometimes slow

[Rachel E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Australian author, basically a travel diary. Enjoyable and quick read.