Vientiane Warnings Or Dangers Tips by thedouglas

Holes in the Footpath - drowning trap!

These were massive, gaping holes where the full concrete cover was missing - and filled with foul looking and smelling water. Pays to watch where you are putting your feet, rather than ogling the closest temple or food outlet! Aaaarrghhh....the idea of ending up in here still makes me nauseated!

Driver and "friend"

When we took the trip from Luang Prabang to Vientiane on the so-called first class bus, the experience was a once only! We firstly found out fairly quickly that there was no real efficient air conditioning - particularly on the mountainous road, in the heat of the middle of the day!

Secondly, the driver had a "girlfriend" with him, sitting right on top of him in the front of the bus. She clearly needed a lot of attention - and gave as good as she demanded! While it was clear that full attention was required to drive over the steep hills, and poor road condition, she cuddled, kissed, prodded and cavorted with him - I think the low point was when I realised that she was picking his pimples!!! There was a collective sigh from the front passengers when she alighted at a town enroute!