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Advantages: The most beautiful place in the world and no Americans Disadvantages: Don't expect the luxuries you are aquatinted with
I am somewhat reluctant to tell you about Laos, I fear that if too many of you go you will spoil it when I next go :). Self interest aside, Laos is the most beautiful place in the world that I have visited with the worlds most hospitable and friendly people.
It is a communist state (don’t let that put you off) land locked located between Thailand, Burma, Vietnam and China. It is estimated that 70% of the worlds illicit opium comes from Laos, something you are reminded of late in the evenings as a strange smell wafts under the door.
I travelled all the way through Laos before entering China at the north, the best way to enter Laos is from Thailand and travel to the capital, Vientiane. This is lovely small capital city, the colonial influence is quite apparent with shutters on the windows, it is a relic from c.1920.
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jezeres 29.06.2001 (15.07.2001)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of General: Laos
Advantages: Friendly people, Very cheap to travel and great scenery Disadvantages: Too many drugs
I personally loved Laos and want to go back at some point in the future. I travelled from Thailand up to Vientianne, onto Vang Vieng and then up to Luang Prubang before going further north into China.
As soon as i arrived in the country I like it. The people were friendly and always willing to help you. Crime is not a problem, one reason many people think is because they people are too lazy. In a travel magazine I picked up in Asia it mentioned Loas crime and actually said 'Laos is safe. There is no need to worry as the locals are too lazy to bother taking up crime'. And this generally does sum up the country. In recent months there has been some shooting regarding opium, but this is strictly involving the locals and tourists and travellers are not directly targetted in any way. The drugs are the only dissadvatage I can think ...
bmassen 24.05.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of General: Laos
Advantages: Fantastic information about accomodation, Maps Disadvantages: Can get too caught up with recommendations
Another great book for the Lonely Planet series. The book provides you with plenty of maps and hotel information to enable you not to get lost in a new town or hustled by any of the local touts. Although the people of Laos are generally very friendly, relaxed and genuine.
The prices are accurate and up to date.
The what to do and see is very useful and interesting. Although as has been said before. Don't follow the book religiously. Things can change from when the book was published and don't forget it is just the opinions of a few authors. Many other backpackers will be able to recommend what they have seen recently.
Altogether a great book. As with most Lonely Planets it is more intended for backpackers or gap year students than family holidayers.
The transport information again is indispensible. When you don ...
