Travel Guides
Travel guides with practical tips for your trip to Laos.
Wattay Airport to Vientiane: Taxi Coupons, Bus 44, LOCA
How to get from Vientiane's airport into town on arrival — the taxi coupon counter, the airport bus, ride-hailing with LOCA, and the app that no longer works.
Massage in Vientiane: Types, What to Expect, Choosing a Shop
Lao traditional, oil, foot and herbal massage explained — what each one is like, what happens when you walk in, and how to pick a reputable spa in Vientiane.
Vientiane's Night Markets: Riverside Shopping vs. Hengboun Street Food
Central Vientiane has two night markets a few minutes apart: riverside stalls for shopping, and Rue Hengboun for grilled skewers and noodle soup.
Scams and Petty Tricks in Vientiane and Vang Vieng
Laos is safe, but small tricks recur: tuk-tuk overcharging, the 'temple is closed' line, torn notes, short-changing, rental disputes, and Vang Vieng drug set-ups.
First Time in Vientiane: Visa, LDIF, Sights, and Getting Around
Who is visa-free (Koreans, Japanese, Thais get 30 days), how the free LDIF form works, the sights worth your time, and how to move around a small capital.