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Luang Prabang

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1074,2330,73

Vientiane

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857,1615,65

Vang Vieng

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167,317,8

Pakse

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74,174,8

Savannakhet

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39,48,4

Don Khong

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30,84,0

Ban Phonsavan

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52,70,0

Ban Pak Beng

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48,115,0

Xam Nua

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15,20,0

Muang Pakbeng

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12,21,0

Champasak

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24,85,0

Muang Hongsa

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8,9,0

Ban Houayxai

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Ban_Houayxai-1275242/TravelGuide-Ban_Houayxai.html

37,103,0

Muang Sing

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6,27,0

Ban Pak-Ou

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15,20,0

Ban Thabok

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2,2,0

Muang Phonsavan

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9,19,0

Muang Pakxong

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Champasak/Muang_Pakxong-1269387/TravelGuide-Muang_Pakxong.html

6,7,0

Muang Pak-Lay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Xaignabouli/Muang_Pak_Lay-1269390/TravelGuide-Muang_Pak_Lay.html

15,10,0

Attapu

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Attapu/Attapu-1276662/TravelGuide-Attapu.html

3,11,0

Louang Namtha

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8,26,5

Ban Vangtao Nok

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Champasak/Ban_Vangtao_Nok-1270134/TravelGuide-Ban_Vangtao_Nok.html

4,4,0

Ban Thakhek

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Xiangkhoang/Ban_Thakhek-1270604/TravelGuide-Ban_Thakhek.html

0,15,0

Phongsali

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Phongsali/Phongsali-1269111/TravelGuide-Phongsali.html

0,1,0

Muang Kenthao

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Don Khone Let

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Don_Khone_Let-1269646/TravelGuide-Don_Khone_Let.html

1,3,0

Ban Fay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Ban_Fay-1276788/TravelGuide-Ban_Fay.html

0,3,0

Ban Phonsavan

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Phongsali/Ban_Phonsavan-1278745/TravelGuide-Ban_Phonsavan.html

9,27,0

Vat Phou

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Laos/Khoueng_Champasak/Vat_Phou-1268738/TravelGuide-Vat_Phou.html

28,68,0

Pro

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  Friendly people, Stunning Scenary, Amazing Land 


Con

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  no nightlife, slash-and-burn agriculture 


In a nutshell

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  If you want to go back to a time when life was simpler....vist Laos 

 

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Luang Prabang  

La Residence Phou Vao

 4 Reviews and 275 Opinions  TOUGH MANAGEMENT While this facility may be nice, I know the management is tough and does not have... 

 Hotels in Luang Prabang

Vientiane  

Settha Palace Hotel

 5 Reviews and 128 Opinions  Settha Palace is a small luxury family owned hotel.It has its importance as a historical example of... 

 Hotels in Vientiane

Laos  

Vietiane to Udon Thani by bus

Vietiane to Udon Thani by bus, Laos

 earthflyer Says:  Their are no direct buses between Vientiane in Laos and Udon Thani in Thailand.What you need to do is get a taxi to the Laos border and cross over the bridge... 

 Transportation in Laos

Whiskey Village Silk Scam

Whiskey Village Silk Scam, Laos

 whybee Says:  We took a trip up the Meekong to the Pak Ou Caves a truly beautiful and revered destination while staying in Luang Prabang.However... after thinking we were... 

 Tourist Traps in Laos

Caves in Vang Vieng~ Blue Lagoon

Caves in Vang Vieng~ Blue Lagoon, Laos

 vuzu Says:  Blue Lagoon is probably worth your time to visit. DO NOT SIMPLY VISIT THE CAVES IN VANG VIENG, MOST OF THEM ARE GIMMICKS. THE SIDEBOARD WHICH TELLS WATERFALL... 

 Things to Do in Laos

Pak Au Cave

Pak Au Cave, Laos

 vuzu Says:  Day trip to Pak Au Cave is very short. Most of the time I spend on the boat to and fro.Visiting the Pak Au Cave two main temples was about 30mins ONLY.... 

 Things to Do in Laos

Luang Prabang Hill, PakAu Cave , KuangXi Waterfall

Luang Prabang Hill, PakAu Cave , KuangXi Waterfall, Laos

 vuzu Says:  You definitely do not need a tour guide when you're in LP to visit Luang Prabang Hill, PakAuCave and Kuang Xi waterfall.Pak Au Cave- simply get a day tour from... 

 Things to Do in Laos

Lao Pako - Ban Lao Pako: Sleeping in the jungle by the river...

Lao Pako - Ban Lao Pako: Sleeping in the jungle by the river..., Laos

 Liatris1 Says:  Lao Pako in 2001, now called Ban Pako or Ban Lao Pako, situated along a branch of Mekong River - We stayed in a nice bungalow with bathroom and balcony-terrace... 

 Hotels in Laos

to bring back lost spirits

to bring back lost spirits, Laos

 picek Says:  Anything has a spirit or few of them; human body is home of many whom dwell in different parts of body. Belief into spirits didn't change despite Buddhism being... 

 Local Customs in Laos

Lao Aviation

Lao Aviation, Laos

 SirRichard Says:  Lao Aviation is the national air company. They have domestic and international flights.I took one from Vientiane to Luang Phabang that lasted 40 minutes and... 

 Transportation in Laos

L'Elephant, Luang Prabang: Delightful French-Asian fusion

L'Elephant, Luang Prabang: Delightful French-Asian fusion, Laos

 GenuinelyCurious Says:  L'Elephant simply shouldn't be missed. It is such a delight for all the senses from visual display and ambience, to taste of course. The food uses a variety of... 

 Restaurants in Laos

Venture into the 'Heart of Darkness'...

Venture into the 'Heart of Darkness'..., Laos

 Jaktim Says:  A trip down the Hinboun River, Laos, in a motorised canoe...pass into a world that is untouched by 'falang' (foreigners) and has a prehistoric presence that... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Laos

Huay Xai - Gibbon Experience

Huay Xai - Gibbon Experience, Laos

 ytanay Says:  This was the highlight of my trip. I'd booked through email way before going to Laos because it can be difficult to get a slot at the last minute. The Gibbon... 

 Things to Do in Laos

Caving,kayaking,and Rafting tour

Caving,kayaking,and Rafting tour, Laos

 vangviengstc Says:  i went on the caving tour in Vang Vieng . It was great!!!The scenery is absolutly breathtaking!!! We got to see a local hilltribe village and ate some delicious... 

 Things to Do in Laos

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 You won't need more than 2 days in Vientiane.If you opt for a bus to Vang Vieng, VV is a good place to stop, but 32-3 days are enough there. Definitely do the... 

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Q:  do any VT have any experience with the VIP overnight sleeper bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang??? is it reasonably... 

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A: I took the VIP bus from Luang Prabang to Vientienne in 2010. There is a toilet on the bus. I was on the upper deck and the airconditioner was very weak. So it was a VHB... 

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One Can Never Get Enough of Laos

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 I finally stepped on Laos! I was on a short 2-week trip to Laos from 23 April 05 - 7 May 05. What a beautiful country in the heart of Southeast Asia. [I travelled quite a bit and so far, Laos is one... 

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Laos

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 Laos is one of my favorite countries in the world. It is the type of country i want to rave to everyone about yet also want to keep it a secret lest it change. It doesnt have the drawcard... 

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Tread Softly: Laos

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 Laos does not grab a lion’s share of travelers that pass through Southeast Asia. Lacking the easy access of Thailand, spectacular sights like Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and more publicized outcries of...... 

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A rather virgin country

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 I admit I had no idea of what I was gonna find when arriving to Laos. In fact I went because it was on the way between Hanoi and Bangkok, so I said... why not? And it was a nice surprise! I found a...... 

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Lao People Democratic Republic

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 I visited Laos after 15 years spent without traveling (except to France to visit family, which is homework, not tourism). Laos is magical, a profoundly spiritual place, awfully poor in material goods... 

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