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Photos  »  Laos

Laos pleasantly surprised me...the people are some of the friendliest I've met. Life seems far more relaxing here than in other SE Asian countries. It is one of the poorest countries in the region but everyone seem to be well looked after.

Luang Prabang in the northern part of the country is an absolute delight...it exudes a timeless charm with its many temples and monks. I recommend that you read Michael Buckley's description of Luang Prabang, and his travel guide book "Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Handbook" (Moon Publications).

The country is the least commercialised of the SE Asian countries and as such it's a welcome relief to get there after all the hustle and bustle of the other countries. I fear Laos may change and lose it's charm...and as a tourist I know that I may have contributed to it. But I understand the needs of the country to exploit resources. Perhaps more "eco-tourism" is in order...

Wat Pra Keo	Wat Sisake	Wat Sisaket	That Luang
That Luang side view	Pratuxai Monument	Luang Prabang - Palace Museum	Mount Phousi
Wat Visoun "Lotus Stupa"	Wat Visoun "Lotus Stupa"	Boat on the Mekong	Nam Ou River
Hmong Woman	Hmong Village	Hmong Village	Hmong Village
Mekong River	Tiger	Waterfall	That Dam
Passport picture of me