"Sabaidee!" Laos by xaver

Laos Travel Guide: 4,111 reviews and 8,537 photos

Why?

When I decided to visit Vietnam, I also wished to visit Laos.
I checked guides, vt pages, forums exc. and I found out that my time was not enough to visit both as, overland transports were too busy.
The more I was understanding how hard it was, the more I wished to visit this country, and, after many flyghts and many hours on busses, I can say it was worth!

Old

Kids

Just after landing in Vientanne, even before to reach Luan Pabang, you can breath how old and fragile is this country.
It is like a place where you should walk with sandals or better naked foot just to not be noisy, just to not break something.

Sleepy country

sunset

What can you do in a so delicate and quite country?
Ofcourse it's plenty of places worth a visit, but I had some of the best sleepy nights here.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Old, pure
In a nutshell:go but do not disturb!

Last visit to Laos: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Oct 5, 2003
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Reviews (24)

On the road Off The Beaten Path (3)

Going from Luan Prabang to Vientanne by bus, you will meet so many villages and small towns, I was really happy that I... more travel advice

Floating gas pumps Off The Beaten Path (3)

After a few hours of boat, my driver was stopping and, thinking that he wanted me to visit a village, I was saying no... more travel advice

fast boat Warnings Or Dangers (1)

I always used a slow boat for my excursions, and, during my wandering along the Mekong I had the chance to see some fast... more travel advice

Rules Local Customs (1)

I have never seen as many hotel rules as in Laos, they start with forbidding drug, then guests, then alcohl exc. Most... more travel advice

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Comments (34)

katalin Jan 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures and page! Greetings from Hungary!
Jim_Eliason Apr 3, 2011 at 4:29 AM Report Abuse

Nice page Corra
kokoryko Nov 28, 2010 at 2:03 PM Report Abuse

All Laos is off beaten path indeed! I liked how you could get close to the people Corra! People are wonderful everywhere, and I think of visiting Laos one day.
hopang Apr 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM Report Abuse

Interesting overview of Laos with excellent photographs. We have not been to any of these Indochinese countries yet. Mekong River and Pak Ou Caves certainly attract us the most. Thanks for the virtual tour. ~ho & pang
evaanna Jan 23, 2010 at 4:34 AM Report Abuse

Laos sounds like a country I would enjoy, with all its peace, friendly people and beautiful scenery. And the fact that you can explore it by boat makes it even more attractive. Loved your pictures esp. those of children and landscapes. Great colours!
balhannah Dec 2, 2009 at 9:01 PM Report Abuse

Good page on Laos. It certainly does look a lot quieter on the roads to Vietnam. The honking is too much there!!
SLLiew Oct 12, 2009 at 8:57 PM Report Abuse

Cool page of Laos.
magor65 May 23, 2009 at 11:02 AM Report Abuse

A very good page about Laos. I share your enthusiasm for this country, I just loved its laid-back atmosphere, smiling people and beautiful scenery.
roddick07 Oct 23, 2007 at 9:51 PM Report Abuse

in which part of laos exactly can find these pumps???
deecat Sep 13, 2007 at 1:48 PM Report Abuse

You did such a great job describing Laos, and it is, indeed, a restful place. Found most interesting: buffalo meat to eat, floating gas pumps, Pak ou Caves, Luan Prabong; but, the ultimate beauty was the photo of the kids!