Bus ride in Laos - not like home

Forget about the bad quality and don't worry about there not being any English in the video. This video is from a group of Spaniards traveling from the capital Vientienne up to Vang Vieng, Laos. I took this route in the opposite direction a few years ago and will never forget the 1950's leftover, Korean public bus that was missing seats. Most of us either stood (for hours) or sat in tiny little plastic stools. On my trip, the motorcycles and animals were strapped to the top of the bus and not inside though this group mentions the animals who are inside. Vang Vieng has some of the most beautiful countryside in the world and the people of Laos are so laid back and friendly.

On a side note, for anyone visiting Vang Vieng, you will notice the odd looking 'bus terminal' that resembles a gravel landing strip. It was a CIA airfield during the secret war. Today, it's a bustling town that caters to backpacking river rafters.