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- 09 Febpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Things to do in Vang Vieng, Laos’s tourist gem
Laos
Despite the increasing popularity of tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, Laos has remained one of those rare places where adventurous tourists can still find things to surprise them. Laos is quite possible one of the least beaten tracks in the southeastern corner of the continent, and one that attracts backpackers with promises of dramatic landscapes and a slow rhythm that allows you to appreciate life’s finer pleasures.
The Laotian capital, Vientiane, is sleepy compared to the neon metropolises of Asia, and even so it is large compared to the other tourist hubs in the country. Tiny towns like Vang Vieng have everything that’s needed to make a traveler happy: stunning surrounding scenery, a gentle pace of life and friendly people. Here are some of the things to do in Vang Vieng, Laos’s tourist gem. …
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Top 5 secret attractions in Laos
A typical view of Laos. Beautiful, hot and cultural
There is a good reason why the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been dubbed Lao: Please Don’t Rush. Laos is a very poor country, and severely underrated in comparison with its Asian neighbors like Thailand or Vietnam, but there are few other places on the planet where life is more relaxed and laid back than in Laos.
This forgotten country has more natural wonders on one square kilometers than most countries have on their entire territory, and Laotian culture can only be described as enthralling. Most attractions in Laos are unknown to a lot of people (perhaps with the exception of Pha That Luang, the gilded stupa of Vientiane), and there are many many more attractions just waiting to be discovered. Here are the top 5 secret attractions in Laos that deserve a little love and attention. …
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