Laos

Headed to Laos? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my August 2010 trip there, which saw me visit the cities of Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane.

Train Travel from Laos to Thailand

Lumphini Park Orchid

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Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.

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Why Laos is an Overrated Destination

Construction in Vang Vieng, Laos

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Laos is a beautiful, serene country I absolutely recommend you visit, but certain aspects of travel in Laos detract from its reputation as the crown jewel of Southeast Asia.

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All About Food Stalls in Laos

Eating in Laos

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Whether you want to indulge your inner French person with baguette sandwiches or crêpes, or just enjoy a fresh fruit shake, food stalls and carts are the best place to satisfy your hunger when you travel in Laos.

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How to Travel Within Laos

Photos of animals in Laos

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Getting around in Laos isn’t absolutely impossible — although you might feel it is when you’re trapped inside a public Lao bus with dozens of locals.

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Laos Travel Photos: Landlocked

Butterfly landing on a mat in Vang Vieng, Laos

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While the country’s being landlocked didn’t deter from its natural beauty one bit, Laos did seem a bit claustrophobic — and not just because such a high percentage of the people I encountered there were fellow Western tourists.

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The Rough Road from Vietnam to Laos

Travel to Laos photos

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Whether your primary goal is to partake in an ultra-local experience or simply to avoid exorbitant airfares, travel overland from Vietnam to Laos — but don’t expect a quick or particular comfortable journey.

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The Magical Town of Vangvieng, Laos

Photo of Vangvieng, Laos

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Whether you come to tube the river, explore the surrounding countryside by bike or simply to relax amid its surrounding nothingness, the town of Vang Vieng, Laos is a positively magical place to stop for a few days.

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