Category Archives: solo female travel Laos

Settled snugly between three of the most hectic, fast-paced countries in South East Asia, Laos offers a relaxing break from its boisterous neighbours Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. When I first arrived in Laos, crossing over the border from Cambodia, it was clear to me immediately that I was going to love this country. The crowded Cambodian border, complete with hecklers and more litter than a landfill site, contrasted greatly to the dense jungle and sleepy, rural villages on the Laos side of the border. A small van drove me and an Italian couple to Dondet, an island in the Mekong river, less than an hour away from the border. I vividly remember seeing more hues of green than I have ever set eyes on in that short drive, as yet unspoiled by tourism, Laos is still hugely populated by jungle. I was also told by the driver that the road … read more