Laos: Updates & Travel

Travel in Laos
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Travel in Laos

Laos is the epitome of tranquility, beautiful nature, friendly people and many monks in orange and yellow robes. Although the country is increasingly being discovered by tourists and travellers, it has retained its authentic character for the time being. In Laos you feel like you are back in time and you are quickly absorbed in the relaxed atmosphere that the small villages and temples exude. An absolute must for anyone who wants to experience the real Asia!
Vang Vieng, 6 hours by bus from Vientiane. Drugs are the main reason that many travellers come to Vang Vieng. Besides using drugs, you can also drink a lot, eat pancakes, watch the TV series Friends and float down the river in a rubber tyre. If this is not what you are looking for, you better skip Vang Vieng.
Rent a moped and make ‘The loupe at Thae Khaek’. A three-day trip through the Laotian countryside, where you will stay in guesthouses or, with a bit of luck, in people's homes.
Trek in the mountainous north of Laos and stay with one of the many mountain people.
Sail for 2 days on the beautiful Mekong by slow boat from Chong Kong in Thailand to Luang Prabang and party with the large numbers of backpackers.
Visit the impressive evening market in Luang Prabang and shop for souvenirs to take home.
35 kilometers outside Lang Prabang are the fairytale waterfalls Kuang Si. This is the ideal place to enjoy the sun or take a dip in the clear blue water.
Luang Prabang is the former capital of Laos and nowadays a large collection of historical buildings, mostly in the form of ancient temples. Considered the nicest, most pleasant and atmospheric city in Laos.
A day trip to the Pak Ou caves from Luang Prabang is definitely worth it. In a small canoe you will be taken to these caves where thousands of Buddha statues have been placed (nobody knows by whom).
The 4,000 islands in the Mekong near the border with Cambodia; there may not be 4,000, but on these many islands you can chill and relax with other backpackers, on some of the islands still without electricity or cars! Choose between a hut with "sunset view" and "sunrise view", try to spot the pink river dolphins and explore the islands by bike. Be quick, because before you know it there will be electricity everywhere and a less high level of relaxation.
'Plain of Jars': an enormous plain strewn with jars that are probably more than 2,000 years old. There is a mysterious atmosphere because archaeologists still do not know what these jars were used for. Were they used as urns for the deceased or to store rice wine? There are more than a hundred of these mysterious fields with sandstone vases.
The hygienic conditions in Laos are not as good as in the Netherlands. Therefore, pay close attention and only eat dishes that are well cooked or fried. Avoid raw products and only drink water from a sealed bottle (always make sure you bring your own water).
Be very careful with alcohol while tubing in Vang Vieng.
Prepare well and make sure you have enough cash with you in case of emergency.