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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 »
No electricity, no banditry, no worries | Jan 07 07'

by Kieren & Charlotte a real traveler from Birmingham, on vacation in Vientiane

"Then why did the scruffily dressed 18 year old with a machine gun just get onto our bus?"

As we arrived in the Northern Lao city of Luang Prabang one of the first things we noticed (certainly after staying in Vietnam) was just how quiet... Continue reading »
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 »
Triple Twist and other special diving techniques | Dec 14 08'

by Adelio a female traveling as a family, on vacation in Vientiane

Before arriving in Vientane we stopped in a place called Vang Vieng, where the only reason people go here is because of the tubing. Tubing ca... Continue reading »
Tubing, 'Friends' and wild elephants! | Oct 29 07'

by Chris and Vee a male traveling as a couple from Birmingham, on vacation in Vientiane

What a week of contrasts we have had in northwestern Laos. From Luang Prabang we headed south, a spectacular mountain road to Vang Vieng, a small t... Continue reading »
Vientiane - a city of impressive temples and stupas. | Oct 29 07'

by Jennie and David a traveling as a couple from Canberra, on vacation in Vientiane

"The Golden Stupa - it's golden central spire and surrounding spires sore into the sky commanding attention from every direction."

Introduction to Vientiane – the Capital of Laos Tuesday 30th October 2007 Laos is one of those enlightened countries that don’t require a vis... Continue reading »
The slow boat to Laos | Jun 29 07'

by The Banhams a traveling as a couple from Northampton, on vacation in Vientiane

Hi all, These last couple of weeks have been pretty interesting. Not least travelling in the warm. After South America we could leave our down j... Continue reading »
Vientiane | May 09 06'

by Lipkids a 54 year old male traveling as a family, on vacation in Vientiane

"Datta Lotta Buddha"

“This is the ghettoest airport I’ve ever seen!” Thus spake Henry, world-weary 13 year old, as we cruise to a stop, the only plane at Pakse Airpor... Continue reading »
vientiene | Nov 16 05'

by Jess a 27 year old female from Poole, on vacation in Vientiane

vientiene is a beautiful city on the banks of the mekong river. its been a while since i was there so im having trouble remembering exactly what i... Continue reading »
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 »