Hugging a bend of the Mekong River, the low-rise capital of Laos is a quaint and easygoing place compared to Southeast Asia's other frenetic capitals, looking more like a rambling collection of villages than a city. However, in the mere decade since Laos reopened its doors to foreign visitors, VIENTIANE has changed with dizzying rapidity: new businesses are popping up all over the place, and scores of old shade trees have been cut down to accommodate an ever-multiplying number of cars and motorbikes. The city's history has been a turbulent one, as its meagre collection of structures from the past … more »
In some ways Vientiane is an un-urban city. Waking up there is baffling... more »
In spite of the recent State Department Public Announcement regarding... more »
Vientiane lacks much of the charm of Luang Prabang but it is great for... more »
Guides from Travel Muse about Vientiane
Southeast Asia's smallest capital has only about... more »
Laos' capital is one of the most low-key, friendly... more »
Its a relatively small city compare to any town in... more »
Laos is just jungle everyehere. Jungle in every directi... more »
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