Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa

Noy spends day six in Tad Lo, navigating the swollen Xe Set River, visiting Katu weaving workshops, and reflecting on the practicalities of wet season village life. ☕ 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 42 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Tad Lo, Laos. Places in this episode: Kieng Than Lei, Mr Vieng Coffee homestay and Katu textiles, Ban Khoua Set, Tad Hang waterfall, Salavan Province. Covered: Wet season travel challenges, Local economy and dining costs, Ethnic crafts and weaving, River safety and hydrology, Banking and residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Tad Lo01:45 Mr Vieng Coffee homestay and Katu textiles05:34 Tad Hang waterfall08:59 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaosTravel #TadLo #BolavenPlateau #GreenSeason #XeSetRiver #KatuWeaving #HomestayLife #SalavanProvince #MonsoonInLaos #SlowTravel #WaterfallHiking #LocalCrafts #BudgetTravelLaos #MekongRegion #ResidencyLaos #NatureTherapy #VillageLife #SustainableTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Day five in Tad Lo. The Xe Set River is thundering at its peak, the Katu weaving workshops are quiet in the afternoon heat, and I navigate the practicalities of wet season life on the Bolaven Plateau. ☕ 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 41 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Tad Lo, Laos. Places in this episode: Kieng Than Lei, Ban Senvang, Palami Guesthouse, Mr Vieng’s Coffee homestay, Xe Set River, Fandee Island Restaurant, Tad Hang waterfall, Tad Lo Tourism Office. Covered: Wet season travel challenges, Local economy and dining costs, Ethnic crafts and weaving, River safety and hydrology, Banking and residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Kieng Than Lei01:49 Ban Senvang03:51 Fandee Island Restaurant06:31 Vixay Sunset Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TadLo #BolavenPlateau #LaosTravel #GreenSeason #XeSetRiver #KatuWeaving #HomestayLife #WaterfallHiking #MonsoonInLaos #SalavanProvince #BudgetTravel #SlowTravel #NaturePhotography #LocalFood #CoffeeCulture #ResidencyPaperwork #MekongRegion #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Day three in Tad Lo: navigating the swollen Xe Set River, visiting Katu weaving workshops in Kieng Than Lei, and settling into the quiet rhythm of wet season village life on the Bolaven Plateau. ☕ 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 39 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Tad Lo, Laos. Places in this episode: Kieng Than Lei, Ban Khoua Set, Palamei Guesthouse, Ban Senvang, Fandee Island Restaurant, Mr Vieng Coffee homestay, Ban Khuaset. Covered: Tad Lo waterfalls, homestay economy, wet season travel, ethnic crafts, local dining costs. Chapters:00:00 Kieng Than Lei02:07 Palamei Guesthouse05:53 Mr Vieng Coffee homestay09:00 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TadLo #BolavenPlateau #LaosTravel #GreenSeason #XeSetRiver #HomestayLife #KatuWeaving #SalavanProvince #WaterfallVillage #LaosCoffee #SustainableTravel #SlowTravel #MekongRegion #LaosFood #AdventureLaos #RuralLaos #WetSeasonTravel #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Day two in Tad Lo explores the thundering Xe Set River, village homestay life, and the quiet economy of the Bolaven Plateau's waterfall rim. ☕ 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 38 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Tad Lo, Laos. Places in this episode: Ban Senvang, Kieng Than Lei, Ban Khuaset, Palami Guesthouse, Mr Vieng Coffee homestay and Katu textiles, Fandee Island Restaurant - Tad Lo - Bolaven Loop Pakse, Jhaicoffee, Xe Set River. Covered: Tad Lo waterfalls, homestay economy, wet season travel, ethnic crafts, local dining costs. Chapters:00:00 Tad Lo02:53 Mr Vieng Coffee homestay and Katu textiles05:37 Fandee Island Restaurant - Tad Lo - Bolaven Loop Pakse08:13 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaosTravel #TadLo #BolavenPlateau #GreenSeason #MonsoonTravel #SalavanProvince #XeSetRiver #HomestayLife #KatuWeaving #BudgetTravelAsia #SlowTravel #WaterfallChasing #LaosFood #TravelTips #DigitalNomadLaos #ResponsibleTourism #ExploreLaos #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy moves from Champasak to the waterfall village of Tad Lo on the Bolaven Plateau, navigating monsoon roads, unfinished tourist infrastructure, and homestay life. ☕ 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 37 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Tad Lo, Laos. Places in this episode: Ban Senvang, Ban Khuaset, Kieng Than Lei, Xe Set River, Palami Guesthouse, Fandee Island Restaurant, Kea's Backpackers Paradise, Mr Vieng's Coffee Homestay. Covered: Tad Lo arrival and accommodation, Bolaven Plateau geography and climate, Local economy and currency, Safety and practical logistics, Food and coffee culture. Chapters:00:00 Ban Senvang02:48 Palami Guesthouse06:01 Tad Lo09:44 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaosTravel #TadLo #BolavenPlateau #GreenSeason #HomestayLife #SalavanProvince #XeSetRiver #KatuWeaving #LaoCoffee #MonsoonTravel #SlowTravel #VietnamLaosBorder #Route20 #PakseToTadLo #BudgetTravelLaos #ResilienceInLaos #WaterfallVillage #DigitalNomadLaos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On my last full day in Champasak, I walk the rain-washed paths of Wat Phou, navigate the quiet one-street royal capital, and prepare for the climb to the Bolaven Plateau. We talk about the monsoon floods, the cost of living, and the resilience of the Mekong communities. ☕ 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 36 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Champasak, Laos. Places in this episode: Champasak town, Wat Phou, Boupha Garden Café, Nakorn River View Restaurant, Mekong River, Pakse, Don Daeng island, Bolaven Plateau. Covered: Wat Phou exploration, Monsoon atmosphere, Local food costs, Residency logistics, River life, Bolaven Plateau preparation. Chapters:00:00 Pakse02:33 Boupha Garden Café05:13 Nakorn River View Restaurant07:33 Mekong River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaosTravel #Champasak #WatPhou #MonsoonSeason #TravelLaos #SoutheastAsia #MekongRiver #BudgetTravel #DigitalNomad #LaosFood #HistoricalRuins #SoloTravel #SlowTravel #LaosLife #CulturalHeritage #TravelTips #LaosVlog #ExploreLaos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy spends her last full day in Champasak town, walking the rain-washed paths of Wat Phou and navigating the quiet streets of the old royal capital before heading south. ☕ 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 35 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Champasak, Laos. Places in this episode: Wat Phou, Champasak town, Phou Kao mountain, Champasak With Love, Boupha Garden Café, The River Resort Restaurant, Champasak Palace Hotel, BCEL. Covered: Wat Phou exploration, Champasak town life, local food costs, residency paperwork, monsoon atmosphere, cultural rituals. Chapters:00:00 Wat Phou02:17 Champasak With Love06:15 The River Resort Restaurant08:38 BCEL A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaosTravel #Champasak #WatPhou #MekongRiver #MonsoonSeason #UnescoHeritage #LaoFood #TravelOnABudget #SoutheastAsia #HiddenGems #CulturalTravel #ResidencyLife #Route13 #BolavenPlateau #SlowTravel #Indochina #TempleHopping #LocalFlavors https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy arrives in the old royal capital of Champasak in the peak of the wet season. She settles into a quiet guesthouse, walks the car-light lanes in the rain, and visits the pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phou, reflecting on the rhythm of living in a small heritage town. ☕ 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 31 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Champasak, Laos. Places in this episode: Wat Phou, Wang Champa Cafe, The River Resort Restaurant, Champasak With Love, Don Daeng, Mekong River. Covered: Wat Phou temple visit, Champasak town overview, Wet season travel in Laos, Cost of living in Champasak, River life and local culture. Chapters:01:35 Champasak03:09 The River Resort Restaurant04:35 Wat Phou08:07 Champasak With Love09:22 Quiet town evening, rain on leaves, distant river A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Champasak #WatPhou #LaosTravel #SouthernLaos #MekongRiver #WetSeason #UNESCO #KhmerRuins #LaosHistory #SlowTravel #BikeTour #LaoFood #VillageLife #HeritageTown #RainySeason #LaosAdventure #Sabaidee #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her final day in Pakse, Noy walks the flooded riverside at dawn, savors one last Bolaven coffee at Sinouk Café, and reflects on the city's resilience, the cost of living, and the motorbike loop ahead. A quiet farewell to the south's gateway before climbing to the plateau. ☕ 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 30 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: Dao Heuang Market, Sinouk Café, Old French post office, Wat Phou Salao, Xe Don riverfront, Mekong Night Market, Champa Hom, Old Chinese shophouse lanes. Covered: Farewell to Pakse, Flood recovery, Coffee economy, Banking and paperwork, Bolaven Plateau planning, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Old French post office01:46 Old Chinese shophouse lanes03:34 Champa Hom05:12 Wat Phou Salao06:27 Mekong Night Market07:58 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #BolavenPlateau #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #RainySeasonLaos #MotorbikeLoop #LaoFood #Coffee #WatPhouSalao #TravelVlog #SoutheastAsia #SlowTravel #CulturalTravel #CostOfLiving #DigitalNomad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her final evening in Pakse before heading to the Bolaven Plateau, Noy walks the high-water confluence at dusk, shares a farewell sindad, and reflects on the city's patient recovery from the August floods, the practical costs of settling in, and the quiet thrill of the road ahead. ☕ 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 29 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: Sedone Riverfront, Mekong-Xe Don confluence, French Quarter (Streets 11 & 13), Sinouk Café, Champa Hom Restaurant, Dao Heuang Market, Wat Phou Salao. Covered: Farewell to Pakse, Planning the Bolaven Plateau loop, Reflection on floods and recovery, Cost of living and daily expenses, Residency paperwork and banking, Food and coffee culture. Chapters:00:00 Sedone Riverfront02:31 Cafe05:05 Champa Hom Restaurant06:33 Dao Heuang Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #LaosTravel #BolavenPlateau #SouthernLaos #MekongRiver #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #LaosLife #CoffeeInLaos #Sindad #RainySeasonLaos #MotorbikeLoop #Champasak #WatPhouSalao #LaosCuisine #RiverLife #BackpackingLaos #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day six in Pakse, Noy locks in her Bolaven Plateau plan over Bolaven coffee, walks the high river confluence at flood stage, prices her motorbike rental, and reflects on the slow work of settling in. ☕ 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 28 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: 124 Thaluang Coffee, Dao Heuang Market, Old Japanese Bridge, Chinese shophouse lanes (streets 7 & 9), Champa Hom Restaurant, Amor Cafe, Pakse Hotel Rooftop Bar, Pakse Night Market. Covered: Bolaven Plateau motorbike loop planning, Cost of living in Pakse, Flooding and river high water, Coffee economy of the Bolaven, Pakse local neighborhoods, shophouses, and night market. Chapters:00:00 124 Thaluang Coffee01:40 Dao Heuang Market03:19 City street05:02 Amor Cafe06:40 Night market07:30 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #Laos #BolavenPlateau #LaosTravel #MotorbikeLoop #CoffeeLover #124Thaluang #AmorCafe #ChampaHom #PakseHotel #MekongRiver #RainySeason #TravelPlanning #SoutheastAsia #Champasak #Waterfalls #LocalLife #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day five in Pakse, Noy watches the river's floodwater, wanders the old Chinese shophouses, and feels the city's pulse ahead of the boat racing festival. She sips Bolaven coffee, plans the Bolaven Plateau loop, and reflects on the costs of settling in. ☕ 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 27 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: Sedone Riverfront, Old Japanese Bridge, Streets 7 and 9, 124 Thaluang Coffee, Wat Luang, Phou Salao, Dao Heuang Market, French Quarter. Covered: Boat racing festival plans, Sedone Riverfront walk, Old Chinese shophouses, Coffee culture, Bolaven Plateau planning, Cost of living in Pakse, Wat Luang visit, Phou Salao view. Chapters:00:00 Sedone Riverfront02:11 Streets 7 and 903:52 Wat Luang05:29 Dao Heuang Market07:03 Old Japanese Bridge08:40 Night market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #LaosTravel #Champasak #BolavenPlateau #MekongRiver #RainySeasonLaos #LaosFood #Sindad #KhaoJee #LocalLife #TravelPodcast #LaosVisa #MotorbikeLoop #BoatRacing #WatLuang #PhouSalao #FrenchQuarter #PakseMarket https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day four in Pakse, Noy walks the flooded riverside, reflects on the Mekong's power, visits Wat Luang, enjoys local coffee and food, and starts planning for the October boat racing festival while managing the practicalities of extended stays. ☕ 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 26 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: Xe Don riverside, Wat Luang, Pakse old Chinese shophouses, Amor Cafe, Old French post office, Champa Hom Restaurant, Sedone riverfront promenade. Covered: Flood recovery in Pakse, Wat Luang temple visit, Colonial architecture in Pakse, Local food and coffee costs, October boat racing festival, Residence paperwork, Riverside promenade, Pakse neighborhood character. Chapters:01:21 Wat Luang02:39 Amor Cafe04:03 Champa Hom Restaurant05:21 Pakse06:25 Night market murmur07:26 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #LaosTravel #Champasak #MekongRiver #RainySeasonLaos #BolavenPlateau #LaoFood #PakseCoffee #WatLuang #PakseFlood #LaosHistory #TravelLaos #BoatRacing #KhaoPiakSen #KhaoJee #LaoCulture #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day three in Pakse, Noy walks the flooded riverside, sips Bolaven coffee at a colonial café, and plans her motorbike ascent to the plateau, reflecting on the city's resilience and the practicalities of living here. ☕ 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 25 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: RiN coffee Pakse, Dao Heuang Market, Sinouk Café, Wat Phou Salao, Le Jardin Hotel, Monica Restaurant and Bar Pakse, Pakse Night Market, Old Japanese Bridge. Covered: Flooding and recovery, Local food and markets, Coffee economy, Motorbike rental planning, Pakse neighborhoods, Settling-in paperwork. Chapters:00:00 RiN coffee Pakse01:45 Pakse Night Market03:07 Dao Heuang Market04:45 Wat Phou Salao07:00 Monica Restaurant and Bar Pakse08:23 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PakseLaos #Champasak #BolavenPlateau #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #MonsoonSeason #DaoHeuangMarket #PakseNightMarket #GoldenBuddha #LaosCoffee #SindadHotpot #GreenSeasonLaos #TravelSoutheastAsia #LaosAdventure #PakseFood #RiverLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy walks the waterlogged riverside streets of Pakse, checks on a flooded neighbourhood, and turns her thoughts to the Bolaven Plateau — tasting the local coffee, pricing a motorbike, and learning what the highlands will demand of her. ☕ 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 24 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Pakse, Laos. Places in this episode: Xe Don riverfront, Sinouk Cafe, Old French Bridge, Champasak Palace Hotel, Dao Heuang Market, Mekong River. Covered: Pakse riverside and flooding, Bolaven Plateau planning, Coffee economy, Pakse urban character. Chapters:00:00 Pakse01:19 River02:56 Old French Bridge04:17 Rain05:50 Shop interior07:21 Dao Heuang Market08:49 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pakse #LaosTravel #BolavenPlateau #GreenSeasonLaos #MekongRiver #Champasak #LaosCoffee #TravelLaos #SoutheastAsiaTravel #RainySeasonLaos #LaosLife #SlowTravel #CoffeeLover #MotorbikeLoop #LaosUnpacked https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

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/

On her last full day in Savannakhet, Noy walks through the flooded outskirts, spends time at the Dinosaur Museum, and sits by the swollen Mekong as she reflects on the province's weather, its history, and the road ahead toward the Bolaven Plateau. ☕ 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 22 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, Cafe Chez Boune, Mekong Riverside Promenade, Naga statue, Friendship Bridge II, BCEL Bank, Ban Tang Vay. Covered: Mekong river in flood, Dinosaur fossils, Daily costs in Savannakhet, Bank account and visa logistics, Provincial flooding and rural roads, Route 13 onward travel. Chapters:00:00 Rural road with rain and insects01:48 Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum03:56 Naga statue07:45 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #DinosaurMuseum #RainySeason #LaosLaos #TravelSoutheastAsia #BolavenPlateau #VisaRun #CostOfLiving #SavannakhetFood #SinSavannakhet #FriendshipBridgeII #Mukdahan #LaosHistory #KaysonePhomvihane #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy spends her final full day in Savannakhet walking the high Mekong riverfront, watching the rain from a cafe, and quietly preparing to leave. She reflects on the monsoon's power, the town's layered history, and the practical costs of a slow journey south toward the Bolaven Plateau. ☕ 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 21 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: VeLa Café Savannakhet, Laoderm Restaurant Savannakhet, Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, Wat Xayaphoum, Laochalern Night Market, Mekong Riverside Promenade, Talat Yen. Covered: Farewell to Savannakhet, Monsoon weather patterns, Cost of living and banking, Mekong river high water, Dinosaur fossils, Travel planning south. Chapters:00:00 Talat Yen01:05 Laochalern Night Market02:47 VeLa Café Savannakhet04:02 Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum05:54 Temple courtyard06:43 Laoderm Restaurant Savannakhet09:09 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #RainySeasonLaos #MekongRiver #DinosaurMuseum #ColonialQuarter #MonsoonDiaries #SlowTravel #LaosFood #SinSavannakhet #BolavenPlateau #Route13 #SoutheastAsia #TravelVlog #LaosLife #MekongVibes #WatXayaphoum #VisaRun https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Day five in Savannakhet: heavy rain swells the rivers, Noy checks on flood news, takes shelter at Cafe Chez Boune, returns to the Dinosaur Museum, and walks the riverside as the water rises. ☕ 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 20 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: Fundee Guesthouse, Saint Theresa's Church, Cafe Chez Boune, Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, Mekong Riverside Promenade, Laochalern Night Market, Wat Xayaphoum, Talat Yen. Covered: Flooding and weather, Dinosaur Museum revisit, French colonial architecture, Mekong river in high water, Local food and costs, Travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Fundee Guesthouse02:09 Saint Theresa's Church04:24 Museum interior06:01 Laochalern Night Market08:40 Wat Xayaphoum10:03 Talat Yen A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #RainySeasonLaos #MekongRiver #DinosaurMuseum #Ichthyovenator #FrenchQuarter #CafeChezBoune #SlowTravel #GreenSeason #LaosDiaries #MekongLife #SavannakhetGuide #LaosHistory #SEAsiaTravel #RainyDayIdeas https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy spends a thunderstorm-soaked day in Savannakhet, exploring the colonial quarter, savouring local food, and reflecting on the rhythms of the rainy season, the cost of living, and the town's deep history. ☕ 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 19 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: Dolly's Cafe, Mekong riverfront, Naga statue, Saint Theresa's Church, Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, Black Coffee XYP, BCEL Bank, Talat Yen. Covered: Rainy season rhythm, Cost of living and banking, Colonial architecture and history, Local food and markets, Dinosaur fossils and geology, Practical paperwork for stays. Chapters:00:00 Dolly's Cafe02:02 Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum03:34 Black Coffee XYP05:55 Laochalern Night Market07:16 Lisa cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #RainySeasonLaos #MekongLife #ColonialQuarter #DinosaurMuseum #KhaoPiak #NightMarket #SavannakhetFood #LaoCostOfLiving #BCELBank #LaosVisa #SlowTravelLaos #FundeeGuesthouse #LaosHistory #LaoCuisine #TravelPodcast #SavannakhetDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day three in Savannakhet, Noy walks the colonial quarter in the rain, visits the dinosaur museum and That Ing Hang stupa, and reflects on the cost of living and the practicalities of staying longer in Laos. She also plans her next move south and considers the October boat races. ☕ 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 18 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, That Ing Hang stupa, Talat Yen market, Saint Theresa's Church, Lao derm restaurant, Kaysone Phomhivane birthplace house, Mekong riverside promenade, Talat Yen Plaza. Covered: Savannakhet colonial architecture, Dinosaur museum fossils, That Ing Hang stupa, Green season rain and rhythm, Cost of living in Savannakhet, Practical paperwork and banking. Chapters:00:00 Savannakhet02:07 Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum04:11 That Ing Hang stupa05:40 Talat Yen market07:18 Saint Theresa's Church08:52 Restaurant interior10:11 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #GreenSeasonLaos #MekongRiver #DinosaurMuseum #ThatIngHang #ColonialQuarter #LaosSlowTravel #TalatYen #LaoFood #NightMarket #BoatRacing #LaosDiaries #TravelLaos #SavannakhetGuide #RainySeason #LaosCostOfLiving #FriendshipBridgeII https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day two in Savannakhet, Noy walks the rain-soaked streets of the colonial quarter, visits the Dinosaur Museum, and reflects on the town's quiet rhythms, the cost of living, and the practicalities of staying longer in Laos' overlooked second city. ☕ 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 17 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: Fundee Guesthouse, Lisa cafe, Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, Talat Yen market, That Ing Hang, Laochalern Night Market, Mekong river, Tha He Road. Covered: Colonial architecture, Dinosaur fossils, Stupa pilgrimage, Local food and costs, Visa and transit, Monsoon season rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Fundee Guesthouse01:50 Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum03:15 Talat Yen market04:51 Laochalern Night Market06:17 Quiet street at night07:40 Room tone09:06 Boat horn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #SavannakhetLaos #DinosaurMuseum #ThatIngHang #ColonialQuarter #MekongRiver #WetSeason #LaosLife #BudgetTravel #LaosVisa #SavannakhetGuide #LaosAdventures #LaosHistory #LaoFood #SlowTravel #LaosCosts #SavannakhetNights https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy arrives in Savannakhet after a three-hour bus ride from Thakhek, settles into the old French Quarter, and takes her first slow walk through the rain-soaked streets. She reflects on the town's colonial architecture, the coming boat races, and the cost of living in Laos' overlooked second city. ☕ 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 16 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Savannakhet, Laos. Places in this episode: Fundee Guesthouse, Lisa cafe, Laochalern Night Market, Saint Teresa's Church, That Ing Hang, Simple Cafe, Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum, Mekong Riverside Promenade. Covered: Savannakhet orientation and first day, Colonial architecture and history, Mekong river and night market, Dinosaur Museum and fossils, That Ing Hang stupa, Cost of living and banking. Chapters:00:00 Fundee Guesthouse01:22 Lisa cafe03:03 Riverside04:52 Saint Teresa's Church06:22 That Ing Hang08:00 Museum interior10:32 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savannakhet #LaosTravel #Mekong #ColonialQuarter #DinosaurMuseum #ThatIngHang #NightMarket #Laos #TravelVlog #RainySeason #BoatRacing #StreetFood #BudgetTravel #SoutheastAsia #SavannakhetLaos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her final full day in Thakhek, Noy takes a slow walk along the Mekong, shares a riverside meal, and reflects on the town's working rhythms, the monsoon, and the road south to the Bolaven Plateau. ☕ 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 15 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: ROK Coffee Thakhek, Thakhek Night Market, Talat Lak Song, Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Nakhon Phanom. Covered: Last day in Thakhek, Mekong river reflections, Local food and costs, Travel planning south, Monsoon season pacing. Chapters:00:00 ROK Coffee Thakhek01:32 Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge03:05 Nakhon Phanom04:41 Quiet riverbank07:35 Riverside at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #GreenSeason #MonsoonLaos #NightMarket #LaoFood #KhaoPiakSen #Laap #Beerlao #BolavenPlateau #Route13 #SlowTravel #RiverLife #ThakhekLoop #FrenchColonial https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her final day in Thakhek, Noy savors the monsoon-soaked town, from a quiet café to the Mekong's high waters, reflects on the cost of living simply, and plans her next move on Route 13 to the Bolaven Plateau. A meditation on green-season travel and the working river. ☕ 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 14 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Kamkhong home cafe by noungning, Khammouane Provincial Museum, Talat Lak Song (Kilometre 2 Market), Riverside Promenade, Organic cafe', Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Shong Fang Khong Restaurant, Thakhek Night Market. Covered: Thakhek daily life, Mekong river reflections, Local food and market prices, Monsoon travel pacing, Route 13 planning, Colonial architecture and history, Foreigner banking hurdles. Chapters:00:00 Kamkhong home cafe by noungning02:00 Khammouane Provincial Museum03:38 Riverside Promenade05:24 Cafe interior with rain06:42 Shong Fang Khong Restaurant08:53 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #LaosTravel #GreenSeason #MekongRiver #KhaoPiakSen #NightMarket #TravelLaos #SlowTravel #MonsoonAdventures #ThakhekLoop #BolavenPlateau #LaoFood #GuesthouseLife #BudgetTravel #LaosLiving #Route13 #KamkhongCafe #ShongFangKhong https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day six in Thakhek, Noy explores the town's working river economy, visits the suspended potash mine site, and reflects on the cost of living. She takes a slow boat ride on the Mekong at high water and shares practical notes on visas, banking, and the Thakhek 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 13 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Mekong River, Pak Beng Village, ROK Coffee Thakhek, BCEL Khammouane Branch, Thakhek Night Market, Sunset Restaurant, Nakhon Phanom, Route 13. Covered: Potash mining suspension, Banking and paperwork for residents, Thakhek Loop planning, Local market food and prices, Mekong river and working life, Cost of living in Thakhek. Chapters:00:00 Thakhek02:30 ROK Coffee Thakhek03:57 Song Lao Guesthouse05:29 Thakhek Night Market06:50 Sunset Restaurant08:10 Route 13 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #ThakhekLoop #KongLorCave #GreenSeasonLaos #CostOfLivingLaos #PalaeoFiction #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsiaTravel #Khammouane #PotashMining #WorkingRiver #MonsoonTravel #LivingInLaos #KhaoPiakSen #MekongLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day five in Thakhek, Noy explores the morning wild-game and produce market, reflects on the town's working economy, and takes a slow late-afternoon walk along the Mekong as the river rises with the rain. ☕ 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 12 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Talat Lak Song, Sunset Restaurant, Organic cafe', MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Shong Fang Khong Restaurant, Kamkhong home cafe by noungning, Thakhek Night Market, Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Covered: Wild-game market, MAG UXO visitor centre, Mekong river life, Local food economy, Monsoon rhythm, Thakhek Loop planning. Chapters:00:00 Talat Lak Song02:04 Sunset Restaurant04:19 MAG UXO Visitor Centre05:47 Shong Fang Khong Restaurant07:13 Kamkhong home cafe by noungning08:36 Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge09:57 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #LaosTravel #GreenSeason #Monsoon #Mekong #KhaoPiakSen #Laap #SomTam #WildGameMarket #MAG #UXO #LoopMotorbike #Karst #RiverLife #SlowTravel #BudgetTravel #LaosFood #ThakhekMarket https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day four in Thakhek, Noy explores the limestone karst of Phou Hin Poun, visits Tham Nang Ene's swimmable lagoons, and reflects on the town's riverside rhythm, the cost of living, and the quiet magic of the monsoon. ☕ 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 11 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Cave Alley, Tham Nang Ene, Talat Lak Song, Kamkhong home cafe, Rock ViewPoint, Thakhek Night Market, Nakhon Phanom, Chao Anou Road. Covered: Outdoor adventure, Karst geography and caves, Local food and dining, Monsoon season travel, Budget travel costs in Laos, Thakhek town life, Motorbike touring. Chapters:00:00 Thakhek00:40 Talat Lak Song02:07 Cave Alley03:40 Tham Nang Ene05:09 Rock ViewPoint06:54 Nakhon Phanom09:06 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #ThakhekLoop #CaveAlley #KongLor #LaosTravel #GreenSeasonLaos #MonsoonLaos #ThamNangEne #LaoFood #TravelPodcast #MekongRiver #Khammouane #LaosAdventure #MotorbikeTrip #BudgetTravel #Sabaidee #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy reaches Kong Lor Cave at high water, rides the flooded river through seven kilometres of limestone, and returns to Thakhek to plan the motorbike loop. She also checks on the town's food market, the UXO visitor centre, and the cost of living in this riverside town. ☕ 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 10 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Kong Lor Cave, Mekong River, Kamkhong home cafe by noungning, Thakhek Night Market, Thakhek Travel Lodge, Song Lao Guesthouse, BCEL Bank, MAG UXO Visitor Centre. Covered: Kong Lor Cave boat trip, Thakhek town life, Thakhek Loop planning, UXO awareness, Local food and markets. Chapters:00:00 Thakhek01:16 Kamkhong home cafe by noungning04:59 Cafe05:47 Thakhek Travel Lodge06:56 BCEL Bank08:38 Song Lao Guesthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KongLorCave #Thakhek #LaosTravel #MonsoonLaos #ThakhekLoop #CaveBoat #LaosFood #KhaoPiakSen #UXO #LaosHistory #TravelLaos #GreenSeason #Mekong #CaveExploration #LaosAdventure #NoyVongsa #LaosPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Day two in Thakhek: Noy walks the rain-soaked riverfront, navigates the town's practicalities, plans the Kong Lor Cave trip and reflects on the surrounding limestone karst, the Mekong's high green season, and the quiet working life of this provincial border town. ☕ 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 9 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Kamkhong home cafe by noungning, Chao Anou Road, Shong Fang Khong Restaurant, Thakhek Night Market, Thakhek Travel Lodge, Wat Pha That Sikhotabong, Talat Lak Song, Khammouane Provincial Museum. Covered: Thakhek town life, Kong Lor Cave planning, Local food costs, French colonial history, Mekong river traffic, Walking and exploring. Chapters:00:00 Kamkhong home cafe by noungning01:27 City rain02:58 Talat Lak Song03:50 Shong Fang Khong Restaurant05:14 Thakhek Night Market06:52 Wat Pha That Sikhotabong08:13 Thakhek Travel Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #LaosTravel #KongLorCave #ThakhekLoop #LaosPodcast #Mekong #Laos #TravelLaos #KhammouaneProvince #CaveExploring #MonsoonLaos #BudgetTravelLaos #LaosCulture #MotorbikeLoop #LaoFood #RoadTripLaos #SleepyTown #GreenSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

Noy travels from Vientiane to Thakhek on Route 13, arriving in the rainy season. She explores the town's markets, the Mekong riverside, and plans her first trip to Kong Lor Cave, all while adjusting to a new rhythm of life in a working provincial town. ☕ 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 8 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Thakhek, Laos. Places in this episode: Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Talat Lak Song, Thakhek Travel Lodge, Sunset Restaurant, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, Phou Hin Poun NBCA, Tham Nang Ene. Covered: Bus travel on Route 13, Thakhek town orientation, Night market and food prices, Kong Lor Cave planning, Banking and paperwork in Laos, Sim card purchase. Chapters:00:00 Bus interior, rain on roof01:24 Thakhek03:04 Thakhek Travel Lodge04:42 Sunset Restaurant06:32 Tham Nang Ene08:09 Riverside promenade, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thakhek #LaosTravel #KongLorCave #TheThakhekLoop #Route13 #Khammouane #Laos #TravelSoutheastAsia #MekongRiver #LaosExplored #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AdventureTravel #MonsoonLaos #LivingInLaos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her final day in Vientiane, Noy walks the rain-soaked capital, savors a last bowl of khao piak sen, visits the COPE Visitor Centre, and reflects on what the city has taught her before heading south down Route 13. ☕ 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 7 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Talat Khua Din, Comma Coffee Reading Room, COPE Visitor Centre, LAO Kitchen Home made, Mekong promenade, Patuxai, Pha That Luang, BCEL. Covered: Vientiane daily life, Farewell and reflection, Lao food and costs, War legacy and COPE, Preparing to travel south. Chapters:00:00 Talat Khua Din01:17 Comma Coffee Reading Room02:40 Wattay International Airport06:38 LAO Kitchen Home made07:56 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vientiane #LaosTravel #LastDay #KhaoPiakSen #COPECentre #Mekong #SabaiSabai #Monsoon #BolavenPlateau #Route13 #LaosLife #TravelPodcast #VientianeGuide #LaoFood #Beerlao #ExpatInLaos #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her final day in Vientiane, Noy Vongsa walks the Mekong promenade, visits the Lao Art Museum, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of the capital before heading south. She shares practical tips on costs, transit, and the art of slow travel in Laos. ☕ 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 6 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Talat Sao, Patuxai, Pha That Luang, Lao Art Museum, Chao Anouvong Park, Khop Chai Deu, Sikhottabong district. Covered: reflection on first week in Laos, local art scene, Mekong promenade, goodbyes and anticipation for the south, cost of living in Vientiane. Chapters:00:00 Talat Sao02:51 Patuxai04:14 Chao Anouvong Park05:40 Khop Chai Deu06:52 Quiet room with fan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vientiane #Laos #LaosTravel #Mekong #SlowTravel #LaoArt #TravelPodcast #Sabaidee #Khaen #VientianeLife #WetSeason #RainyDay #KhopChaiDeu #Pakse #BolavenPlateau #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On day five in Vientiane, Noy navigates the rhythm of the wet season, from the steam of a morning noodle stall to the sudden hush of an afternoon downpour. She finds a favourite café for her paperwork, watches the city prepare for a table tennis tournament, and reflects on the art of getting things done slowly in the Lao capital. ☕ 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 5 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Sikhottabong, Talat Khua Din, Comma Coffee Reading Room, Lao Textile Museum, Chanthabouly, Chao Anouvong Park, Khop Chai Deu. Covered: Vientiane café culture, Lao silk weaving and museums, Local news and events, Practical residency and banking, Monsoon season daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Sikhottabong01:40 Comma Coffee Reading Room03:55 Chao Anouvong Park05:10 Market hall06:17 City park after rain07:51 Khop Chai Deu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vientiane #LaosTravel #LaosLife #WetSeason #MekongRiver #Monsoon #KhaoPiakSen #LaoFood #Sikhottabong #Chanthabouly #LaoTextiles #SilkWeaving #VientianeEats #Beerlao #ExpatLife #TravelLaos #SlowTravel #SabaiSabai https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

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/

Noy settles into her Sikhottabong flat, digs into a bowl of khao piak sen, and walks the new riverside promenade as the monsoon rain arrives. A quiet day of paperwork, a funeral's khaen music, and the slow art of belonging. ☕ 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 3 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Talat Khua Din market, Mekong promenade, Patuxai, Sikhottabong district. Covered: Stay Permit paperwork, Sikhottabong daily life, Mekong promenade, Khao piak sen and street food, Patuxai and landmarks, Monsoon weather rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Vientiane02:01 Talat Khua Din market04:15 Patuxai05:19 City avenue06:23 City street rain07:50 Riverside dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vientiane #LaosTravel #MekongRiver #Sikhottabong #KhaoPiakSen #Patuxai #PhaThatLuang #LaosExpat #SabaiSabai #MonsoonLaos #TravelLaos #VientianeLife #KhaenMusic #LaosCulture #StreetFoodLaos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

On her second day in Vientiane, Noy chases paperwork across the city, lands a modest flat near Talat Khua Din, and learns that the real rhythm of the capital is found in its noodle stalls, coffee rituals, and the patient pursuit of a single stamp. ☕ 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 2 of Laos Travel Podcast with Noy Vongsa. Noy Vongsa is in Vientiane, Laos. Places in this episode: Batman guesthouse, Talat Sao, Patuxai, Sikhottabong district, Talat Khua Din market, Chao Anouvong Park, Common Grounds Cafe & Bakery, LAO Kitchen Home made. Covered: expat paperwork, renting an apartment, local markets, budget food, daily weather rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Batman guesthouse01:45 Market hall03:59 Patuxai06:14 Mekong promenade07:34 LAO Kitchen Home made09:41 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VientianeLife #LaosTravel #VientianeDiaries #SlowTravel #LaosPaperwork #KhaoPiakSen #MorningMarket #MekongRiver #ExpatsInLaos #VientianeRentals #TalatSao #Patuxai #LaoCoffee #Beerlao #Sikhottabong #RainySeasonLaos #Sabaidee #LaosVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/laos/

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/