I thought it was a lovely country, which stands in stark contrast to its more progressive neighbors Thailand and Vietnam. Sometimes it’s just like Africa, a bit slow, very quiet. You’ll encounter lots of sleeping shopkeepers, sleeping monks and sleeping dogs
Visit #1
2011 (March): Paksé, Kiet Ngong, Vientiane, Phonsavan, Luang Prabang: all on public transport. Plus a slow boat on the Mekong to Thailand. 3 weeks.
World Heritage Traveller 