Lao is beautiful country and I have brought home some very fond memories of my time there – can’t wait to go back and see more. The people are friendly, the food is excellent and the scenery just has to be seen to be believed. Be sure to take a slow boat rather than the fast boat – in my opinion the slow boat is possibly the best way to take in the vast beauty of the countryside. Make sure to bring a jacket in winter, it can get quite chilly, even in Vientiane!