Arriving in Vientiane: Rain, Paperwork, and the Mekong

Noy Vongsa lands in Laos and begins her two-year stay in Vientiane. This first episode covers the practicalities of arrival—visas, SIM cards, bank accounts—and the city's rhythms in the rainy season, from morning noodle soup to the evening promenade. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Laos: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Laos guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Wattay International Airport, Batman Guesthouse, Nam Phou, Pha That Luang, Patuxai, Common Grounds Cafe & Bakery, BCEL bank, Mekong promenade. Covered: Arrival logistics in Laos, Vientiane neighborhoods and landmarks, Daily life and food in Vientiane, Cultural orientation in Laos, Historical and social context of Laos. Chapters:00:00 Wattay International Airport01:43 Batman Guesthouse04:30 Patuxai05:52 Mekong promenade07:30 Khop Chai Deu08:56 COPE Visitor Centre11:17 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vientiane #LaosTravel #VientianeGuide #LaosVisa #ExpatLife #BanquePourLeCommerceExterieurLao #KhaoPiakSen #PhaThatLuang #Patuxai #COPEVisitorCentre #TalatSao #MekongPromenade #Sikhottabong #Chanthabouly #LaosRainySeason #Beerlao #LaoFood #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/