15 Things You Should Know BEFORE Visiting Laos

Here's 15 things we wish we knew before visiting Laos for the first time and what you should definitely know if you're planning a trip here. If you have no idea what to expect when coming to Laos for the first time, this is the perfect video to help prepare for your adventures.

Contents of this video:

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Customs
01:30 - The People
02:05 - 'Borpenyang' Culture
03:07 - Development
04:06 - Getting Around
05:39 - The Roads
06:19 - Plan an EPIC trip
06:44 - Visa
07:43 - Money Exchange/ATM's
08:44 - Sim Cards
09:41 - Language
10:19 - Food
12:09 - Nightlife
12:45 - Best Time to Visit
14:00 - Budget
16:02 - Where To Go
17:42 - Conclusion

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[CaptainFX]

Couldn’t agree more! I love Laos and always feel safe and welcomed. I just got home from visiting Laos and already want to go back. Cheers to you guys and the channel!

[miomirserbinson]

I have worked in 27 countries and visited 83 other and Laos is definitely my favorite country.

[ShelbyALA]

Thank you for putting lao on the map! They always get overlooked .❤

[johanpetrosruela]

My father lives in Phon Phisai, Nong Khai Thailand at the river Mekong. When I’m there I spend almost always a week somewhere in Laos. One of my favorite countries around the globe. Love it there!

[FlowerGold-hekc]

sabaidee two of you. Looking forward your next video. Thank you for promoting my country. I really like your channel.

[touyphommaly]

Yes Laos 🇱🇦 is safe place to visit.you two should have a Laos name . I consider you two are Laos now you know about Laos customs than any Lao who lives abroad.

[joec]

Laos is my homeland and ashamed to share I haven’t been back since I was 6 years old, Im 49. Thanks for sharing, looks like so much development since I’ve been last 😅

[SammyChannel-nwtj]

my trip to Laos 🇱🇦 last September 2023 was awesome 😎. wanted to go back again one day…

[AnandaRatsaphong]

You've done a great job explaining about Laos. However, you forgot to mention the most important thing is to have all your shots up to date. Bring any medication that you're taking. Do not drink tap water and don't forget the mosquito repellent.

[etrinity]

thanks guys, another wonderful video. one thing you should've mentioned is that, if you're taking money to exchange. just make sure that it is fairly new and in good condition, no markings, tears or rips. it will be very difficult to exchange and if you are able to, it will be lesser in value.

[Harpyhare]

Im from loas and i have living in loas for 2 years too i have been loving loas forever i have been loving the people there they were so nice i love your videos too

[somchaypsp]

Hello guys ❤… Thank you for good information from your own experience. I’m planning to visit Lao this year 😁

[LuvLaolife]

Wow! Thank you for all the great info!

[viexay]

I'm leaving to Laos sometime this year. Thanks for all this information ...I will bring some crisp new dollar. Unitell Sim card...thanks

[LAOBASS]

enjoyed your summary of what its like in Lao. Just want to add that a regular one level bus is much more comfortable than a two level sleep bed bus. Its really hard to sit up without banging my head on the roof.

[kammerjohn]

Wow! You guys are still there? Amazing! Thanks for the awesome videos. Sok dee! FC 🇱🇦 🇺🇸

[pingpongmike]

We watched your videos of your travels in Lao
during Covid. It inspired us to travel for 30 days
from Muang Ngoi to Don Det last December. It
surpassed our expectations and has become our
favorite country to travel.
Thank you for the great insight to help make
our trip so memorable.

[mitchelllee]

Laos definitely on my bucket list .. first I need save money 😂😂😂

[litdatakesatrip]

Thank you for the great time with you guys 🤗🥰

[soisoi]

Hi, you guys are back to 🇱🇦…nice to see you guys again…!