Blue Lagoon 4 Vang Vieng: The Lagoon Nobody Tells You About
Skip the crowds at Blue Lagoons 1, 2, and 3. Blue Lagoon 4 is Vang Vieng’s clearest water and best-kept secret.
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Forget the “Secret Pool”- This Is Kuang Si’s Actual Hidden Waterfall
That secret pool everyone’s blogging about at Kuang Si? You can’t go there. But luckily for you, I’ve got a fantastic alternative.
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Laos on $30 a Day: A 2-Week Budget (& Motorbike Heavy) Guide
Here’s how to have the best experience in Laos while spending the least amount of money. If that sounds like music to your ears, stop on by!
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The Best Places to Stay Along the Thakhek Loop
Looking for the best places to stay along the Thakhek Loop? I’ll cut the fluff – if you wanted a full guide to the loop, you’d have gone here instead (nudge nudge). But this article will be simply – and exclusively – the best places to stay along the Thakhek Loop. Hostels in Thakhek Depending
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Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng? There’s Definitely a Right Answer
Running out of time in Laos, and have to choose either Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng to explore? The two cities (towns, more like) are very distinct from one another – in almost every way. But if you’re like me, there’s a clear winner. Luang Prabang is more idyllic, with its beautiful, French-inspired old town
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Thakhek Loop Guide: Routes, Stops, and Tips
The Thakhek Loop is one of the most underrated adventures in Southeast Asia. Laos is such a pain to get to that I can’t understand the people who’ll just come, see Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, then proceed to pick up their bags and go. No doubt Vang Vieng is pretty awesome, but I’m still
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The Best Things to Do in Vang Vieng (2025)
Welcome to Vang Vieng! Vang Vieng was the biggest surprise for me in my trip to Laos. Many travelers I spoke to made it out to be a party town through and through, but the amount there was to do was unparalleled in the country. And it really wasn’t even that much of a party
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How Many Days Does It Take to Do the Thakhek Loop?
The Thakhek Loop is one of the best adventures that the beautiful country of Laos has to offer. Towering cliffs and limestone formations, caves, and vibrant rice fields highlight the 450 kilometer loop. How many days it takes to do the Thakhek Loop is ultimately up to you. I recommend taking a minimum of three
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Which Way Should You Do the Thakhek Loop?
Which way should you do the Thakhek Loop? Clockwise, counter-clockwise. Or neither, perhaps? The Thakhek Loop is one of the best adventures that the beautiful country of Laos has to offer. Towering cliffs and limestone formations, caves, and vibrant rice fields highlight the 450 kilometer loop, which generally takes between 3-5 days to complete. I’m
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Slow Boat to Laos: Tour vs Independent (What Nobody Tells You)
The slow boat to Laos. A two-day journey down the Mekong River, snaking down from the border with Northern Thailand to the old Laotian capital of Luang Prabang. Many call it a backpacker rite of passage. Others call it a nightmare. Truth is, it’s a bit of both. Over the past few years, it’s become
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