Laos ( ເມືອງລາວ ). A voyage to Laos, Asia - Vientiane, Pakxe, Luang Prabang, Vang-Vieng, Savannakhet, Xam Nua, Ban Phonsavan ...

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margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fT_kQMCFRf5IObnJanM0Sz6dn8wbllQN4XZ1dXpKTfqYrJ5RlflshomN_8xCLe9CD1fTZdP7c0BK_HDhaK2j-3lZQf1NXEkx2fm4cgGO48KtVT7uzbKz76f0KhKJ3Jqx7-RpOTGbv6s/s320/Laos+27.jpg" width="320" /></a>Away from the cities, there is so much more to see; the <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinationRedirector?atlasId=356936">Plain of Jars</a> in <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinationRedirector?atlasId=356934">Xieng Khuang Province</a>, the forested mountains of <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinationRedirector?atlasId=356917">Northern Laos</a>, the gothic limestone karsts around the backpacker-haven <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinationRedirector?atlasId=356933">Vang Vieng</a> and in the deep south, past the market town <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinationRedirector?atlasId=356942">Pakse</a>, is <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinationRedirector?atlasId=356944">Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands)</a>, where the mighty Mekong spreads out and all the hammocks are taken.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQCGz1QeVwr6jaPGLfHEttApus1EIjRrddCsy4pAJd7mBHUbMrkQ12-wFFJJzyf4PJYlM_uA3DJr4l3ADDp9f550jyH0DGRwnyt3lMb8q6Vrhl17gGJpM0V1UbKGzGFGDWfoQplBSTbI/s1600/Laos+28.jpg" style="clear: left; 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Kayaking, rafting, rock-climbing and biking are all available, but it’s the community-based trekking that is most popular because it combines spectacular natural attractions with the chance to experience the ‘real Laos’ with a village homestay – while spending your money where it’s needed most. <br />There is undoubtedly a growing tourist trail in Laos, but that just means there’s plenty of roads off Rte 13 where you can make your own trail. 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