Probably the best kept secret in Southeast Asia, Laos is the darling of many seasoned travelers. Laos has the unusual ability to provide a mellow pace and exceptional travel experiences. While relaxing Visa requirements have promoted tourism, Laos is maintaining it’s laid-back culture while rejuvenating nearly lost arts, such as silk weaving. Indeed, you will find the Hmong in the markets selling their signature hand embroidery. Bargain hard and keep a smile. The Laos people are easy going but shrewd bargainers!
Visit Luang Prabang, an entire town registered as a UNESCO Heritage site and stay at one of the beautiful French colonial-style buildings that dot the bank of the sinuous Mekong River. If you rise early enough, you can watch Buddhist monks collecting alms from locals as they make their way through the streets at dawn. Explore the limestone caves and you may stumble into a shrine of shimmering golden Buddha's. Travel to the Plain of Jars and ponder the mystery of why these giant granite containers are strewn across the countryside. Only in Laos!
