There has been many mixed reviews passed along Laos about Ventiane, most people would even say to skip it, im very glad I didnt. The capital had an amazing waterfront that you can walk, cycle or play soccer with the locals in the sand where the Mekong used to be during rainy season. At night the river side has all kinds of markets and people doing zumba classes, bars on wheels and the list can go on. Yes it is a city like any other big city..over crowded, lots of...

After taking two buses, three ferries, two tuktuks and a moderate argument with border police I made it to Luang Prabang...dropped off at 230am 10km from the city..perfect...Finding a guest house was not easily done at this time, but it happened before sunrise. Success! It was at this Guesthouse I met a crazy Spaniard which made my visit to Laos complete. The days in Luang Prabang were lazy ...between waterfalls, sweet milk/ whiskey, moterbike rides and talks by ...