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Laos: Tough Bus Rides, Beautiful Scenery
Laos is a long, skinny, landlocked country in southeast Asia, often overlooked by tourist-friendly, coastline-owning Thailand. However, with its centuries-old temples at Luang Prabang, 4000 islands at Si Phan Don, and easily-reachable (depending on your definition of easy) Army of Buddhas at Pak Ou, Laos may be one of the most overlooked travel destinations on the planet. While your travel dollars can go far in this beautiful, mountainous country, your memories may be hard-won -- especially if you're a high-maintenance traveler. To see what I mean, check out this excellent 2-minute video of portions of Al Brenner's bus ride through Laos. Gorgeous...but by no means first class.
If I were heading to Laos, I would have to add the enigmatic Plain of Jars to my list of things to do. Don't know what the Plain of Jars is? Check out this excellent trip report, and it'll be on your short list, too.
If I were heading to Laos, I would have to add the enigmatic Plain of Jars to my list of things to do. Don't know what the Plain of Jars is? Check out this excellent trip report, and it'll be on your short list, too.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Asia, Laos, Video
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Roger Feb 12th 2007 9:33AM
Countryside still looks a lot like it did in early '70's, and from the looks of the video it must still be frowned upon, at the very least, to openly take movies of the country as it appears that the camera was turned on and not touched while filming. I'd like to go back there someday to see what changes have come to the Savannakhet area.
dan Mar 8th 2007 9:41AM
It is too bad that this video didn`t include any of the beautiful landscape of the area.