Food and Wine in Vientiane

Food & Wine Trip Blogs

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  Cooling down in the Capital, Vientiane | Mar 03 07'

  by KevHolls a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Miami, on vacation in Vientiane

  "After the 11th "VIP Room" we walked past looking for the bathroom, we realized our little "nightclub" was a pretty happening brothel"

  On to the capital of Laos, Vientiane! We opted for the mini bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, as we chose poorly with the V.I.P bus last trip! It p... Continue reading »

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  Genteel Vientiane | Jul 24 06'

  by Niamh and Cathal a 34 year old traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Vientiane

  "he took pains to tell us the bikes were not Chinese made"

  We arrived in Vientiane at 5.30am, got a tuk tuk or jumbo as the super tuk tuks are known to the city centre and searched for accommodation. O... Continue reading »

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  Imperialists, Puppets and Mercenaries | May 10 07'

  by Adro&Sean a 27 year old female traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Vientiane

  "Much shouting ensued and we left without paying..."

  Add a bit of French colonialism, some diced American imperialism and Pathet Lao communism, with a sprinkle of NGOs; you get Laos' capital Vientiane... Continue reading »

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  Lovin' Laos | Aug 10 06'

  by Liz in SE Asia a 26 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Vientiane

  "It's the laid back atttitude that we like best, and now we are trying to treat the rest of the trip as a vacation and not go see sights that we aren't interested in just because we should. Things are much more chill and we're enjoying things more already."

  Today we arrived in Laos. And let me say we like it already. I'd heard from many others about how awesome Laos is and it's true.GIven that Laos is... Continue reading »

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  Laid back Laos! | Mar 04 07'

  by Dan and Vic a traveling as a couple from Cardiff, on vacation in Vientiane

  "The feel here is most definitely one of a small town"

  The pace has definitely slowed - and we're in the capital city of Laos!  If this is the Laos equivalent of "hustle and bustle" I wonder what i... Continue reading »