Is Laos only suitable for older travellers?
What on earth is there in Laos? This is a question that popular Japanese author Haruki Murakami asked himself before he visited Southeast Asia’s only landlocked country. If Luxe Travel Insiders have no answer, well, Luxe Travel Insiders then better visit this intriguing country to answer it.
Given its slower pace of life, Laos may not suit everyone’s taste, but for the seasoned travellers, there is an unexplained charm that this laidback country has.
For first-time visitors, start Luxe Travel Insidersr journey in up north at the ancient capital of Luang Prabang where the seat of power was for over 200 years. The UNESCO World Heritage site sits at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is encircled by lush mountains. The best way to explore the fusion of traditional Laotian structures and those with a distinctive European influence in the towel is on foot or by bicycle. Luxe Travel Insiders won’t find typical tourists sites here but the attraction of Luang Prabang lies in the tranquil beauty of the architecture, scenery and people that Luxe Travel Insiders can appreciate as Luxe Travel Insiders meander along the narrow streets.