15 Things You Should Know BEFORE Visiting Laos
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Күн бұрынHere'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.
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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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@Captain250FX 4 ай бұрын
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!
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Have a good trip!
@ShelbyA2LA 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting lao on the map! They always get overlooked .❤
@technix86 4 ай бұрын
That used to be the case, but it has become a top tourist destination.
@miomirserbinson8660 4 ай бұрын
I have worked in 27 countries and visited 83 other and Laos is definitely my favorite country.
@SammyChannel-nw8tj 4 ай бұрын
my trip to Laos 🇱🇦 last September 2023 was awesome 😎. wanted to go back again one day…
@LuvLaolife 4 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you for all the great info!
@FlowerGold-he2kc 4 ай бұрын
sabaidee two of you. Looking forward your next video. Thank you for promoting my country. I really like your channel.
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
thanks!
@user-pe4zu7rc4g 4 ай бұрын
Thanks ,drove my small bike from Vientiane to savannakhet in the dry season and back. They working hard on the very bad pieces of road. Currently I am in Vientiane
@Hm-ky3nu 4 ай бұрын
How long did the drive take you? (One way)
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Yeah we've heard the road to the South is currently under rennovation and remember it from our last trip. Hopefully it is done soon
@user-pe4zu7rc4g 4 ай бұрын
@Hm-ky3nu I did it in 3 stages. First Paksan,then Tha Khek and last to Savannakhet. All on route 13
@kevinholden2067 4 ай бұрын
Great vid! Thankyou x
@andyrusso6599 3 ай бұрын
Great information. Thank you so much.
@alessio496 4 ай бұрын
You guys are amazing ❤
@MrKeith57 14 күн бұрын
That was very comprehensive. Thankyou
@funny2max239 4 ай бұрын
Great informative video. This help to plan our next Laos travel destination. Cheers and keep up good work.
@somchaypsp 4 ай бұрын
Hello guys ❤… Thank you for good information from your own experience. I’m planning to visit Lao this year 😁
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Awesome, have a great time!
@get.amongst 4 ай бұрын
Awesome vid as usual. Loads of good info there 🙂
@nccham8544 4 ай бұрын
Great video
@WinBkk-hr2tt 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much❤🇱🇦
@kammerjohn9553 4 ай бұрын
Wow! You guys are still there? Amazing! Thanks for the awesome videos. Sok dee! FC 🇱🇦 🇺🇸
@laolifestyleusa 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for good information! For pre. ❤❤❤ to visit
@keangwooichoo6138 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate your video olivia
@AzerPaul 11 күн бұрын
You two are great. Informative and articulate. Thanks.
@TravelsonToast 6 күн бұрын
thanks!
@litdatakesatrip4260 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great time with you guys 🤗🥰
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
We will have more adventures again! 💚💚
@soisoi5764 4 ай бұрын
Hi, you guys are back to 🇱🇦…nice to see you guys again…!
@dipayanghosh9513 8 күн бұрын
Very informative. Thank you
@TravelsonToast 6 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@munch155 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your great experience to share with us, pricelss ❤
@AnandaRatsaphong 2 ай бұрын
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.
@hammerthumb8117 4 ай бұрын
Love u 2's videos. It'll be my 5th time coming this april. Cant wait! Hopefully I run into u 2.
@dennispack4119 Ай бұрын
You made me smile 😃 ... loved your presentation and delivery ... and very useful information. Thanks
@TravelsonToast Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙏
@americano61 4 ай бұрын
welcome to laos and Thank you so much for Visit my Country
@sonevongkot6046 4 ай бұрын
We love you guys, always welcome to your second home 💕😘💕😘
@gusgilder2796 3 ай бұрын
Great advice, you really crammed a lot in!
@TravelsonToast 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@andychin584 16 күн бұрын
Good job 👍
@mitchelllee1339 2 күн бұрын
Laos definitely on my bucket list .. first I need save money 😂😂😂
@joseguerra7810 4 ай бұрын
Wow great video 😍
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
thanks!
@touyphommaly6927 4 ай бұрын
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.
@samyuellmongkhounsavath2348 4 ай бұрын
My favorite Lao couple ❤
@viexay 4 ай бұрын
I'm leaving to Laos sometime this year. Thanks for all this information ...I will bring some crisp new dollar. Unitell Sim card...thanks
@pingpongmike420 4 ай бұрын
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.
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Glad you had an amazing trip!
@joec5192 3 ай бұрын
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 😅
@etrinity619 4 ай бұрын
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.
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Yeah that's true!
@rosstin23 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this helpful video! I'm an upcoming expat in June
@TravelsonToast Ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped, we hope you like being in Laos
@technix86 4 ай бұрын
As a Lao-American I must say you did an excellent job with your explanation. :)
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@Isy.breivik 21 күн бұрын
Me and my Family are moving to Laos in July and I wanted to know some stuff about Laos before moving there and I wanna thank you for making this video because I wasn’t really able to find much about Laos.
@TravelsonToast 20 күн бұрын
No problem, glad we could help!
@cecilyung3280 4 ай бұрын
Great narrator..beautiful English accent ❤laos.
@LAOBASS 4 ай бұрын
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.
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Yeah we would agree!
@ganuilek 4 ай бұрын
Sabei di Well Done
@user-xi8hs8dv6m 4 ай бұрын
You are so pretty and good. Thanks for the information. God bless
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@user-ob4cd7zy3l 2 ай бұрын
Come visit Laos, come visit Udomchai, beautiful people waiting in Laos.
@johnmurray6501 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Vlog, very informative😊. One thing, I always take cash, if you exchange in the banks, or an exchange, no fee, excellent rate, Thailand, Cambodia, Ill try the same in Laos, because the Aussie dollar is so weak compared to Us Thai Baht works much better for Aussie exchange, 😂👍.
@gokings8 4 ай бұрын
Love it! I am coming to Laos in about next Tuesday! Just in time and thank you so much! I haven’t really plan anything but will be having 10 days in and out from VTE. What would your recommendation? I was thinking for sure VV and LP, but not sure if I should squeeze in others (don’t mind going further north or south). Do you have a quick recommendation ? Thanks. And would be glad to hangout together if you guys are still there!
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
10 days might not be enough time to go much further around Laos, but maybe consider Meuang Feuang if you want another place to go. It's between Vientiane and VV. They have floating bungalows on the river with mountain views and the monks do the alms giving ceremony by boat along the river which is quite a unique experience. Plus not many tourists go there, it's mainly locals. We've already left now but have a good time!
@gokings8 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the recommendation!
@meksavanhmanivong2493 4 ай бұрын
Travel on toast 👍
@scottdemoor49 3 ай бұрын
Two weeks is not enough time to fully experience Laos. Sadly I just got back from Laos and miss my new friends already.
@hark1203 4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@johnmongkhounsavath3678 4 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@jacure123 4 ай бұрын
I want to move there.
@emilvillmarkingenkjendlie 4 ай бұрын
Khoi huk Lao lai lai kukan 🇱🇦🙏😎
@vivshaneadventures 13 күн бұрын
Great video. Can you get SIM card at Vientiane airport?
@TravelsonToast 13 күн бұрын
Yes it should be possible
@gerrygallagher716 3 ай бұрын
Thanks We're did U arrive from? Do U know how much the flights are from Vietnam?
@afixamy1666 4 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@globaltravelguru8997 3 ай бұрын
Do you recommend the Loca app for taxi and to use for payment method in convenience stores etc?
@TravelsonToast 3 ай бұрын
Loca is good but we started using InDrive more because it was more affordable. Not sure about the convenience store payments, we usually pay cash
@scotbownes5627 4 ай бұрын
👍🙂
@DanielTopFacts 2 ай бұрын
I'm curious, did you take any vaccines or Malarone pills before your trip? Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure in Laos😊
@TravelsonToast 2 ай бұрын
It's not mandatory to take anything and we don't take anything anyways.
@palphimsurgtech 4 ай бұрын
Heyyyy. What would you recommend for data/wifi connections? I’ll be going in March and would like to know how to use my iPhone that has ESIM card
@palphimsurgtech 4 ай бұрын
Update: sorry. You mentioned it :) 😅
@user-vg3mr9wx8g 3 ай бұрын
Come to travel Nepal.a truely heaven on earth.natural beauty and cheap for everything.i invite you to visit Nepal.Thank you
@TravelsonToast 3 ай бұрын
We would love to!
@user-vg3mr9wx8g 3 ай бұрын
@@TravelsonToast hope to see you soon in Nepal
@OHMYFREAKINGTACOS 2 ай бұрын
Is there a resource you recommend for finding a guide
@TravelsonToast 2 ай бұрын
Yes there should be if you look on facebook groups
@pisathongsonlone3935 4 ай бұрын
Lao food is very vegetarian and vegan friendly even off the beaten path. A vegan or vegetarian can survive off of sticky rice, fresh fruit and veggies! Let’s not forget about the eggplant dip that can be made 100% vegan, all the different types of mushrooms! If you think about it Laos is a Mecca for vegetarian and vegan!
@Dacoldest23 Ай бұрын
If you have those dietary restrictions just stay home
@supermichelle26 3 ай бұрын
heyy would you then not recommend to go to Laos in August-September? my boyfriend and I really want to go, but that’s the only time we can go visit:))
@TravelsonToast 3 ай бұрын
We love it there all year round and even during the rainy season it's not like it rains every day, maybe the lagoons aren't as blue but the waterfall are bigger and everything is very green. You should go!
@supermichelle26 3 ай бұрын
thanks !!! now we definitely will go:))
@JimHarmer 4 ай бұрын
I paid for the ebook but it didn't come to my email. Been waiting for half an hour. Can't find any way to contact you.
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
We're sorry about that. Thanks for letting us know, we will contact the shop and try to solve this issue as soon as we can.
@EdwinTheGreat337 4 ай бұрын
Capital city is pronounced Vien Jun. My place of birth.
@laobb7033 4 ай бұрын
🤍🙏🏻🇱🇦
@justsomedudeTV 4 ай бұрын
What is the longest amount of time per year you can spend in Laos on a tourist visa? I know you said you can renew it after 30 days, but is there is a set limit to how many calendar days per year they will permit you to renew it? Could someone expect to stay for 3-6 months, if they wished to?
@pj-vq3by 4 ай бұрын
most countries can extend for 60 extra days in Vientiane, so 90 days total per year i believe
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
Yeah you can extend up to 60 days more before you would have to leave the country and come back again.
@johnnybgood3724 4 ай бұрын
They will issue you 3 months visa at the port of entry. You can extend the visa up to an additional 60 days. After that, you have to leave the country and reapply if you want to go back.
@douangvincent3803 4 ай бұрын
come back again in laos Mario*olivia*
@mrpengoat 4 ай бұрын
visa prices and lengths should be leading this list. they are heinous.
@mateuszwalczyk694 22 күн бұрын
Whem exacly you visit Laos ?
@TravelsonToast 21 күн бұрын
We've been here every time of the year, from 2020 -2024
@laojunglesecret 4 ай бұрын
Borpinyang 😂
@mrtambourineman6107 4 ай бұрын
Go Myanmar 🇲🇲 and Cambodia 🇰🇭
@fuccinspacely3282 4 ай бұрын
don't sag your pants either my family from Laos hated that
@user-it6iw4lc7z 4 ай бұрын
If AI could mass-produce beautiful European girls with Moe illustrations, wouldn't the Kingdom of Thailand and Laos be the first to rebel against Europe?
@johnstirzaker6832 4 ай бұрын
Possibly the most ill - informed video on Laos I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot.
@johnnybgood3724 4 ай бұрын
How?
@johnnybgood3724 4 ай бұрын
This is what I called LIVING THE DREAM...BOR BIN YOUNG, meaning NO WORRY.
@EamonnHogan-eu3qc 4 ай бұрын
What is thee most practrical and efficient way from Chang Mai, Thailand, to cross border into laos (not flight's) Also, you said $40 for visa, is that for 30 day's??
@TravelsonToast 4 ай бұрын
From Chiang mai a lot of people choose to take the slow boat down the Mekong. I think you need to go to Chiang Rai and cross the border into Huay Xai (Bokeo) then take the boat to Luang Prabang. Many tourists and travellers do this for the unique travel experience too. And yes 40 USD for 30 days
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