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  • Keren

    The hammock of South East Asia | May 06 07'

    by Keren a 28 year old from Wellington, on vacation in Vientiane

    "we really like the Laos temples and pagodas, especially in comparison with the strange pastel ones of Vietnam"

    Lonely Planet describes Laos as like getting into a hammock compared to the rest of South East Asia, and as we arrived in Vientianne we could see t... Continue reading »

  • Kyle & Dan

    Laos, Vientiane: Laos' Biggest Village | Mar 20 07'

    by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Vientiane

    "We were warmly greeted on the streets by everyone we passed, as they took time out of their daily routines to say Sabaidee"

    Our final long bus journey in Laos was from Luang Prabang to the capital city Vientiane. The bus journey was another exciting one filled with many... Continue reading »

  • Koren & Erin

    Back in the swing of things... | Feb 23 07'

    by Koren & Erin a 27 year old female from Edmonton, on vacation in Vientiane

    After a nice break from "the backpacking" way in China, we are back into the swing of things and absolutely loving it. We left Kunming, China yeste... Continue reading »

  • ytanay

    Back to Vientiane | Feb 09 07'

    by ytanay a real traveler, on vacation in Vientiane

    "drinking beer lao by the river and just chilling seemed to be the right thing to do in Laos"

    Though I'd set my alarm at 06.00, I was woken up earlier at 04.00 by the nearby temple's gong. Tried to sleep again but somebody else's alarm went... Continue reading »

  • Menno Berens

    Een wandeltocht naar de waterval, en een Loa-diner | Dec 17 06'

    by Menno Berens a 26 year old male from Doetinchem, on vacation in Vientiane

    De tweede dag dat we in luang prabang waren, zijn we met een minibusje ergens in de heuvels gedropt, bij een klein dorpje, een zogenaamde Hill Trib... Continue reading »

  • Liz in SE Asia

    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 »

  • Career Suicide

    Vientiane | May 25 08'

    by Career Suicide a male traveling as a couple from Edmonton, on vacation in Vientiane

    The adventure continues.  And boy did it.  We got up super early, found a tuk tuk, found Michelle and headed to the bus station.  Us... Continue reading »

  • HighMaintenanceChick

    Relax in Vientiane | Nov 04 06'

    by HighMaintenanceChick a 35 year old female from Alexandria, on vacation in Vientiane

    "Vientiane is a charming city, seemingly untouched by modern times."

    Vientiane is a charming city, seemingly untouched by modern times.  I found myself really relaxing there, whether visiting local temples or ta... Continue reading »

  • Four Explore

    They Call It Mellow Yellow | Mar 26 08'

    by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Vientiane

    By DanThroughout Southeast Asia, we have been struck by how much yellow we see. Flags, shirts, signs, etc. are very frequently yellow in color, or... Continue reading »

  • Nick n Lizzi

    Vang Vieng and Vientiane | Jun 11 06'

    by Nick n Lizzi a 31 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Vientiane

    "I was grateful for those swimming lessons where you have to wear your pyjamas...."

        Straight off the bus in Vang Vieng we headed for the main activity, tubing!  This is splashdown on a river in Laos, ho... Continue reading »

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