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    3 Days in Vientiane
    3 Days in Vientiane
    3 Days in Vientiane
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    3 Days in Vientiane

    By Chris Backe

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    Save time and energy, and find what's worthy in Vientiane!

    Worthy Go itineraries are complete, step-by-step three-day itineraries to the very best places in Vientiane. 

    See Vientiane with an experienced travel writer by your side! 

    Whether this is your first time abroad or you've been traveling for years, Worthy Go itineraries have three goals: 

    • Make the most of your time, money, and energy while traveling

    • Help you go your own way but still provide some guidance

    • Curate the very best places to enjoy in the city

    The Vientiane itinerary has been completely updated for 2020, and includes:

    • No affiliate links, no ads, no fluff, and no BS.

    • A complete three-day itinerary combining Vientiane's well-known and off-the-beaten-path places. 

    • Detailed, step-by-step directions from one place to the next. 

    • Succinct descriptions, exact addresses, and GPS coordinates for every place.

    • First-hand knowledge and advice: where to stay, what to bring, safety and scam warnings, and more.

    • All the basics you'll need to know: do you tip? Can you drink the tap water? What SIM card should you get? What public transportation tickets do you need?

    • Advice on being a considerate, respectful, and sensitive traveler.

    Itineraries are carefully formatted to display well on any device, and links take you to Google Maps (internet connection required).

    About the author: Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey) has written about travel since 2008 and has been around the world a couple of times. He's written over 30 books, and has been seen in Atlas Obscura, io9, Mental Floss, Everything Everywhere, Perceptive Travel, Travel Wire Asia, and many other publications. When not traveling, he loves tabletop games and a glass of white wine.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWorthy Go
    Release dateDec 23, 2015
    ISBN9781519953940
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      3 Days in Vientiane - Chris Backe

      Other itineraries in the Worthy Go series

      Cities: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Bogota, Bucharest, Budapest, Chiang Mai, Istanbul, Lima, Medellin, Quito, Seattle, Seoul, Tallinn, Toronto, Vientiane, Zagreb

      Countries / regions: Laos, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, South Korea

      More info at worthygo.com.

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      Warning / Disclaimer

      Although the author has made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at publication time (© January 2020), the author does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

      Be aware that traveling in a foreign country has inherent risks, and seemingly anything can change overnight. Places may close, admission fees may rise, drivers will drive crazy, and public transportation routes can be altered. Stay aware of your surroundings, employ street smarts and common sense, and in general be suspicious of locals that approach you speaking English.

      Unless otherwise noted, all material in this book is the legal property of the author and may not be reprinted or republished without the author's express written consent, with the exception of short quotes for academic or review purposes.

      Introduction

      Forgotten no more — slowly evolving, developing, and growing.

      Let's get this out of the way now — Laos is still very much part of the 'up-and-coming' category, even when compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. Many of the modern facilities that cater to tourists are too expensive for the locals, and infrastructure outside of the touristy areas is still rather primitive in nature. You won't find many Western chains here (the polar opposite of neighboring Thailand!), but you will find more peace and quiet here than next door.

      Officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the landlocked country's history as a nation not under foreign control is relatively recent. From 1893 to 1953 the country was a French protectorate, with a brief lapse while occupied by Japan. (That's why the 's' in 'Laos' is silent and why you'll see lots of French-named streets.) After becoming independent in 1953, a long civil war and what the West calls the Vietnam War devastated significant amounts of the country. It eventually resulted in the removal of the monarchy, and a Communist government started in 1973.

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