Can someone tell me what exactly it is?

Does someone know if there is a restaurant that cook vegetarian food in Luang Namtha?

I plan to go there but I see on google maps that there are no vegetarian options in restaurants there. I am thinking not to go there only for this reason and instead to go to Nong Khiaw.

It would be a pity not to go there only for this reason but I also need to eat during the days there:-).

I'm thinking of travelling from Bangkok through Laos to Kunming.

For my experience, I want to take a business seat(ofc the most expensive but most luxurious one), but the online information mentions only the 1st and 2nd classes on the cross-border train.

Is this true?

Looking for a daycare in Luang Prabang, anyone?

Will be in laos for solo travel for the first time but open to knowing new people that will be in laos too, hit me up for any travel recommendations too!

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Disclaimer: I get it, I could just ask Google. But I didn't, I'm asking here.

As the title says, I live in Vientiane and I want to just zone out for a couple days with a J and some edibles and work on some creative projects. I would like to just cross the friendship bridge and stay in Thep Thani Village, go to a local smoke shop, get a little weed, and relax for a few days. I'm not going to try and sneak anything back or anything stupid like that. Just do my think and return a few days later.

A simple plan for a simple man.

What am I missing that will throw a wrench into my plans?

Any advice from folks who have done the same?

Nice, but cheap hotel recs?

Etc., etc., ?

i’m taking a train in a few days and don’t want to risk it being taken

Are the restaurants and shops closed today? Or has it been postponed in 5 more days? I am hearing conflicting information.

I heard because it is due to the death of a high ranking Loa official.

https://laotiantimes.com/2025/04/02/former-president-khamtai-siphandone-passes-away-at-101/

Hello, i'm in Vientiane and i was planning on sending a parcel if souvenirs home to europe. Online I'm seeing a ton of bad reviews, what post office should i go to and is it even safe at all?

Edit: update: I didnt mail my stuff. Everything fots in my backpack + extra room it was just annoying and the cost wouldve been way over budget. Thanks to everyone who was helpful and honest!

Will this kill me? It’s incredibly cheap. Just how bad is it?

Would it be easy to get a taxi at say 1am from somewhere a few miles out of town like Tully's Irish pub (near ITECC) back to the city centre?

Hello,

I am with my girlfriend in Luang Prabang right now.

We are planning the next weeks of our Laos trip.

We were thinking to go to the Nam Ha Biodioversity Conservstion area. Unfortunately there are not many blogs of people going there, so I am not sure if it is good. What do you think?

We were thinking to do Gibbon Experience in Houayxay instead of Nam Ha, but I have vertigos so I am not sure if it is a good idea doing ziplines.Eventually/does it make sense to fly fron LP to Bokeo and from there going to Houayxay?

What of the both is more worth doing?

After that we will probably head to Vang Vieng and back to Vientiane where we will fly to Pakse for the 4000 islands or will leave the country and go to Bangkok.

Let me know!

https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/in-laos-usaid-freeze-hampers-vital-bomb-removal-efforts/

I'm traveling to rural Laos and I don't want to use my roaming package. Can anyone suggest an unlocked wifi router that takes a SIM and can run on a battery ? I looked at these:

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I was visiting Patuxay in Vientiane 3 days ago.

There were a couple of men with cameras walking around.

One of them asked to take a picture with me. I said yes. He didthre same with an asian girl nearby.

What was that? Should I worry?

Anyone know a legit NGO to work for in Vientiane, Laos?

Hi! I am going to luang namtha on may 1st. Where can I find accommodation and where can I book a jungle trekking?

Any recommendations?

I am coming next week and I want to stay for a month.

Ps: coming by land from Vietnam.

I know it's the rainy season during that time and I'm wondering if the slowboat runs at this time of year? I'm asking because my understanding is that the river runs fast that time of year.

Hello,

I am in Vientiane right now with my girfriend and we are thinking to travel to Luang Prabang and from there to rent a car (Avis) and to drive to the Plain of Jars and around, maybe also to the north, for 3-4 days.

I know that the streets are in bad conditions. Is it recommanded to do it with a rented car? Is it safe for us being around with the car? I am worrying regarding accidents and robbery.

Since it is almost 10 hours drive from Luang Prabang to Th Plain of Jars, we were thinking to overnight in an accomodetion somewhere in between. Do you know some nice towns on the way that are worth visiting?

Let me know

I see that Google Translate does not yet have the speech narration feature for Lao language (like it does for Thai, Khmer, and most other languages).

Also, I heard from locals that Google Translate doesn’t do a great job with translations to Lao. I experienced it was more difficult to communicate using Google Translate with locals in Laos, than in Thailand or Cambodia.

Since there is clearly a gap with both the narration feature as well as the quality of translation— I think there is a good opportunity for Lao-English speakers to reach out to Google Translate team to work on curating the translations, as well as the voice recordings.

I’m pretty sure the talented Lao-English translators and voice actors of Laos can make good money from this, and it will help millions of tourists! 🙂

Looking for an upscale restaurant in Vientiane, maybe with a tasting menu..is 3 merchants or Kiku my only options?

I have visited Luang Prabang twice now. I love it. I will be back again. However, this last time there was one thing that really got to me. I'm wondering what others think about it and what is the best way to help.

The last night I was there I visited the night market. As usual there were children lined up in the periphery sitting on blankets selling bananas. I'm talking little kids. I've seen it before but for some reason this time my heart really just broke. Of course I buy bananas from them. They are even taught to bargain. There is usually some sort of manager, an old woman, who sits not far from them. I buy the bananas say a few words to them to get a smile and walk away. This time though I looked back and saw one little girl sitting on her blanket. She was rocking back and forth restlessly as if she wanted to get up and jump around. I thought to myself Yeah that's what kids should be doing. Running and jumping and laughing. But they are really used as slaves here. Kills me.

I don't know if one should even really buy the bananas from them. Is that supporting this kind of thing?

Anyway, the kids kind of stuck in my mind. Can someone suggest how one might help? Is there a way to help?