Vang Vieng, Laos – A Mini Guide
One of the advantages of living in Asia is easy access to exotic destinations. I can just choose a place and get there quickly and cheaply. This month the time came for my border run and I thought hard where to go. Finally, after checking ticket prices and thinking of places I hadn’t been before, I decided to go to Vang Vieng in Laos. It was close enough to get there by bus from Chiang Mai , tickets were cheap and the town was a great place to relax and unwind – perfect! I fell in love with Vang Vieng and really didn’t want to leave. It could easily become a place, where I go whenever I have a few days off. I loved everything about it: the scenery, food, bars and even the uneven, dusty streets. I’m looking forward to my next visit there. About Vang Vieng Vang Vieng is a small town, located around 2 hours north of the capital of Laos, Vientiane. It’s surrounded by picturesque, green mountains and the The Nam Song river, which slowly flows through the town. Vang Vieng was onc...