Laos Summary

Days travelled- 19 days (2 weeks, 5 days)

Distance travelled- Approx. 2,300km (1,430 miles)

Hours on transport- 36 hours (1 day, 12 hours)

Destinations- 8

Top 3

3 - Luang Prabang- This trip started out bad visiting the Pak Ou Caves but the waterfall saved Luang Prabang and even made it to the 3rd spot. The tiered waterfall over limestone formations with turquiose pools at the bottom really loks magical.

2 - The Bolaven plateu - It really was waterfall hunting in the plateu. The best thing was that we didn't have a clue where we staying and made it an adventure through the secluded jungle. hiding in the shelter when the stormed was over us and spotting Katamtok had to be the highlight of the trip.

1 - Si Phan Don (4000 islands) - This was the first place we visitied in Laos and boy did it set the standard. We could have easily stayed here for days doing nothing but chilling-that's how much of a chilled out vibe it had. Couldn't have been possible with the Leeds boys snorting daizipans and drinking the lethal 'black panther' to start the trip!

Final Advice

We started Laos (4000 islands) in the best way ever and that set the standard for the rest of the country and it seemed that Laos was not gonna let us down. The whole country is really green with jungles and waterfalls dotted around the country. We had the best time at the Bolaven Plateau just because we did something off the beaten track, which enabled us to see the locals doing there normal everyday things. If you ever want to explore a country in South East Asia, I definately recommend this one. People here are so friendly and are always willing to help, even though many people do not speak fluent english. Vientiene, the capital city, has been one of the nicest we have visited, mainly because it didn't feel like a capital city in the area we stayed.

The only fault I found from Laos was that travel and sometimes accommodation is expensive, expecially in Vientiene. Many travellers have said that this was the most expensive country they have visited in South East Asia, but don't let that put you off from exploring a beautiful country.

A quick addition to that....The healthcare system here is really quite shocking to be honest and the lonely planet even recommends fleeing to Thailand if you need medical assistance. Luckily Maj only got herpes so it wasn't a big deal, he could wait till Chiang mai. Another point that has to be made is that if you only travel to Vang Vieng in Laos, you have NOT been to Laos, so dont cuss it. Pissheads. Standard ting blad.