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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. …
- 28 Apr
A short guide to Laos
Laos
Laos, officially called the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is such a pleasant and relaxing place that it even gained a funny yet strangely fitting nickname: Lao PDR – Lao Please Don’t Rush. Time seems to have taken the backseat in this beautiful place, at least for the tourists who are drawn by the quiet, no-cares-in-the world atmosphere of the country.
Laos is also hiding some of the most amazing cultural and historical attractions in the world, and even if most of them are not as famous as they should be, you can write it off as part of the Laotian ethic of laid-backness. For those who wish for nothing more than a relaxing vacation, here’s a short guide to Laos. …
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