Pakse Arrival and the Bolaven Gateway

Noy arrives in Pakse by bus from Savannakhet, settling into a guesthouse and exploring the riverside confluence, colonial streets, Dao Heuang market, and Wat Luang. She reflects on the city's role as the southern gateway, costs of living, and plans for the Bolaven Plateau loop. ☕ 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 23 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: Xe Don River, Mekong River, Wat Phou Salao, Dao Heuang Market, Sinouk Cafe, Champasak Palace Hotel. Covered: Pakse arrival and orientation, Colonial architecture and history, Dao Heuang market and local food, Cost of living in Pakse, Bolaven Plateau loop planning, Wat Phou Salao and the riverside. Chapters:00:00 Pakse02:16 Street03:31 Dao Heuang Market04:42 Champasak Palace Hotel06:10 Night07:15 Rain08:27 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #Laos #BolavenPlateau #SouthernLaos #LaosTravel #SlowTravel #MekongRiver #XeDon #WatPhouSalao #DaoHeuangMarket #SinoukCafe #LaosCoffee #WetSeasonLaos #Route13 #Champasak #MotorbikeLoop https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/