"Welcome to Laos" is a saying all the locals say when tourists complain about something. Laos is slow paced; nothing is ever on time, nothing is ever served or cooked fast. But all in all, that is what makes Laos the country that it is. Once you've been here for a while you get sucked into their slow ways and find yourself relaxing and being more patient. Laos is definitely less toured than Thailand. Though Laos does see tourists, when you get out to the villages you feel like a foreign object. You will get stares from all ages, and smiles when you greet them with a smile. The villages are filled with ethnic tribes, children running around naked , and ladies showering outside. When traveling through Laos you feel like you've stepped into an old
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