For some reason, Laos is often overlooked when considering a backpacking trip. Many travelers think that since it’s not one of those ‘MUST SEE’ destinations, it doesn’t have any internationally recognizable landmarks, and nothing about it screams ‘COME TO LAOS!’, that it has nothing to offer and their time is best spent elsewhere. Well, we here at BackpackU are here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth...
Laos is AMAZING. A beautiful country steeped in Buddhist tradition, it has long been a well-worn stop along the Southeast Asian Backpacker’s Circuit. Tourism is one of the driving industries in Laos, and the locals cater to the budget traveler. Guesthouses and cheap accommodation abound, sprawling night markets and food stalls line the streets, and there’s always a local with a ‘SABADEEEE!’ and a huge smile to make you feel welcome...
From munching on fresh baguettes in the French colonial town of Luang Prabang, to the craziness that is river tubing in Vang Vieng; from doing backflips with Buddhist monks at an amazing waterfall, to wandering through the stately capital of Vientianne- Laos has something for everyone.