Based on 7 experiences
Nikol
Australia
Laos is super cheap and a great contrast from the boom boom party in Thailand. Has the greater authentic feel out of all the countries in mainland SE Asia. I felt very safe as a female solo traveller. Male sure to go to Don det and try one of the bike loops down south (thakek or pakse)
Posted: June 22, 2024Experienced: February, 2020I was there alone a few months ago and felt safe as a solo traveler. I went to Luang Prabang (I caught a free boat from Thailand). There are plenty of charming cafes and French restaurants in the area, as well as many temples, very zen. It's very similar to Cambodia.
Posted: July 10, 2023Normally everyone drives motorcycles here. But in the city center everything is available on foot anyways. Normally ppl aren't aggressive. I'd say I can't really recon anything like that. I've heard a few cases of bags being stolen but overall I feel very safe here. Sometimes I'm forgetting my phone and find it at the same place.
Posted: July 27, 2024based on 7 experiences
Laura
Uzbekistan
I was there for three days. The atmosphere was chill, with a lot of tourists. The sunset on the Mekong River was amazing. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a place to rest. The food is really cheap and there's plenty of room for creative activities.
Posted: March 5, 2024Experienced: February, 2023I felt very save (just be careful about dogs and drunk drivers at night). Great cafés all around town with local coffee Walk through the old town and find the newly painted murals all around. Visit the night market LaoChaLeun, walk along the Mekong River side, enjoy the sunset and amazing food and coffee at Pilgrim's Kitchen & Inn. Book a tour or rent a (motor)bike with MarvelLaos.
Posted: November 19, 2023Experienced: March, 2023Sofia
Hello! I’m a traveler currently going through Asia 😌 I’m a ceramic artist and an expert laugh-er 😂🏳️🌈 Always down for amazing company over everything else
Lena
I have a very active lifestyle, normally u will gladly spend my day somewhere in nature
Paulina
Vientiane
3 days
Hi I‘m Paulina, a European living in Laos and travelling through Asia as much as possible. I love learning about new cultures and experiencing local food. I enjoy hikes in nature, museums, book stores and coffee… lots of coffee.