The Day the Mekong Claimed Me

On day four in Vientiane, Noy walks the new riverside promenade, watches the monsoon swell the Mekong, and confronts the quiet grief of Laos’ bombing legacy. She learns that this city’s pulse is tied to water, memory, and the sabai sabai rhythm of August. ☕ 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 4 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Sikhottabong district, Talat Khua Din, Chao Anouvong Park, COPE Visitor Centre, Xaysetha district, Mekong promenade, BCEL bank. Covered: COPE and UXO history, Mekong promenade walk, Afternoon monsoon downpour, Street food costs, BCEL banking steps, Planning Route 13 to Bolaven. Chapters:00:00 Talat Khua Din01:38 Chao Anouvong Park03:27 COPE Visitor Centre04:36 Cafe terrace06:21 Riverside at dusk08:06 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vientiane #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #COPEVisitorCentre #MonsoonSeason #SlowTravel #SoutheastAsia #KhaoPiakSen #LaoFood #ExpatsInLaos #VientianeLife #BolavenPlateau #Route13 #ChaoAnouvongPark #LaosHistory #TravelPodcast #WetSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/