Laos

We started OUR backpacking trip from Bangkok and headed to Nhong Kai. From there, we crossed the border to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. After spending a few days exploring the city, we took a bus to Vang Vieng, a small town surrounded by beautiful limestone mountains where we explored the nearby caves. Next, we headed to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful temples and colonial architecture. After spending a few days there, we returned to Vientiane to catch my flight back home.

Inside the sleeper train in Laos.
Enjoying fresh coconut water in Laos.
A bustling street food market with various vendors and diners in Savannakhet, Laos.
Patuxai monument in Vientiane, Laos.
Informational plaque about Patuxay (Victory Gate) in Vientiane, Laos.
Enjoying breakfast on a wood-paneled balcony in a serene, tropical setting.
Intricate dragon sculptures and a decorated entrance at Pha That Luang in Vientiane, Laos.
A golden stupa with ornate architecture in Vientiane, Laos.
A white frangipani flower
This page from a Thai magazine discusses the benefits of drinking beer.
Wooden bridge over the Nam Song River in Vang Vieng, Laos.
A scenic view of the Nam Song River and a bridge in Vang Vieng, Laos, with limestone karst mountains in the background.
Rural dirt road amidst the misty mountains and lush greenery of central Laos.
Two people are enjoying a swim in a vibrant blue pond with swings attached to a large tree, located in a lush, green forest in Laos.
Tham Pha, a cave in the Phou Bia Mountain range, Laos.
People enjoying a zipline activity near Nam Song River in Vang Vieng, Laos.
Limestone karst mountains near a river in Vang Vieng, Laos.
A restaurant in a bustling area of Vientiane, Laos, decorated with string lights and filled with diners.
Tarantula hawks, preserved in a display case, at a market in Laos.
Dining at a riverside restaurant in Vientiane, Laos.
Wat Xieng Thong temple in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Ornate interior of Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos.
A boat docked along the Mekong River during sunset.
A bustling night market in Southeast Asia in Luang Prabang, Laos, showcasing an array of handicrafts and pottery under illuminated tents.
Mekong River near Xayabouri, Laos.
A quiet street with white colonial buildings in Vientiane, Laos.
A natural pool by waterfalls in Luang Prabang, Laos.
People swimming in the turquoise waters of Kuang Si Falls, located in Laos.
Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls in Laos, with lush greenery and cascading waters.
Waterfall surrounded by lush greenery at the Tat Kuang Si Park in Laos.
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Thailand.
Kuang Si Falls in Laos.
A monk stands in front of a beautifully illuminated temple entrance in Luang Prabang, Laos.
People are riding on a riverboat in Laos.
A riverbank with boats and children playing near the water, in Vientiane, Laos.
Stunning limestone mountains and lush greenery along the Mekong River in Laos.
Boats docked along the Mekong River near the Pak Ou Caves in Laos.
Numerous Buddha statues inside the Pak Ou Caves in Laos.
Relaxing on a boat, Mekong River in Laos.
Pak Ou Caves along the Mekong River in Laos
River scenery with lush greenery and mountains in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Colorful fabrics are hung out to dry on a balcony amidst lush green surroundings, near Phu Thok in Thailand.
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A lively outdoor restaurant or market in Vientiane, Laos
Relaxing at an outdoor riverside spot during the evening in Vientiane, Laos.
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