Landlocked between China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, Laos is the country that gets forgotten by travelers exploring Southeast Asia. I could see hundreds of blogs with information about Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh, and Phnom Penh, but very few about Laos, and especially its capital- Vientiane. Before visiting, I knew almost nothing about Laos and …
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Southeast Asia is generally a peaceful region, with most of the countries either under the control of a socialist party or the army. These countries are also filled with emerging tourist destinations where you won’t find a lot of violence, like some other places in the world. However, there are still several places that you …
When I was telling my friends about my (then) future trip to Southeast Asia, everyone had questions about Bangkok, Phuket, the Angkor Wat, Vietnam’s coastline, and the Malaysian islands. However, no one asked a single thing about Laos. And most travelers that backpack around Southeast Asia often skip poor little Laos and head to its …
There’s a reason why Southeast Asia is an absolute favorite among backpackers from around the world. The travel costs are extremely low, the natural beauty of the region is amazing, and the countries in the region have done everything they can to attract more visitors which makes it very easy for backpackers to travel around …