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Laos Adventure News

Lifestyle

Maybe it’s because everything closes early, even in the capital, that just about everyone in Laos gets up before 6am. Their day might begin with a quick breakfast, at home or from a local noodle seller, before work. In Lao Loum (lowland Lao ) and other Buddhist areas, the morning also see monk collecting alms, usually from women who hand out rice and vegetables outside their homes in return for a blessing.

School-age kids will walk to a packed classroom housed in a basic building with one or two teachers. Secondary students often board during the week se there are fewer secondary schools and it can be too tar to commute. Almost any family who can afford it pays for their kids to learn English, which is seen as a near-guarantee of future employment.

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Laos hotels & resorts

Laos hotels & resorts



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Outside of the major centres of Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, accommodation in Laos is both cheap and of a reasonable quality. Most smaller towns will only have budget places — there is very little in the way of luxurious digs outside the previously mentioned spots. In Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang there are a wealth of options in both the mid-range and upper class hotels, along with a healthy supply of budget guesthouses.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 September 2009 09:04 )

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