--- title: "Laos" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Laos." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/laos" locale: "en" --- # Laos Primary place hint: Laos ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Laos](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/laos) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/laos) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Laos ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Laos with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [A Little Adrift](https://alittleadrift.com/laos/) (alittleadrift.com) A Little Adrift is a long-running travel site focused on responsible tourism, slow travel, long-term planning, and practical guides. Their Laos travel guide is a strong planning resource for backpacking routes, things to do, trekking, transportation, and related trip details. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/laos/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and trip-planning tools. Their Laos destination guide offers a well-rounded introduction to culture, landscapes, Luang Prabang, the Mekong, trekking, kayaking, and food. - [Migrationology](https://migrationology.com/best-laos-food/) (migrationology.com) Migrationology is a food travel blog by Mark Wiens, focused on street food, restaurants, markets, and culinary travel. His Laos food guide is an excellent culinary starting point, introducing twelve Laotian dishes through flavors, ingredients, and travel-friendly food context. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/laos-travel-guide/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, road trips, hiking, and photography. Their Laos travel guide is a helpful fit for active travelers and families, covering travel tips, places to go, photography, Luang Prabang, the Mekong, and timing. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/solo-travel-in-laos/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their solo Laos guide gives practical support for independent travelers, including where to go, planning tips, and a travel map. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/how-to-apply-for-laos-evisa/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob focused on destination guides, budgeting, accommodation, food, adventure, and planning. Their Laos eVisa guide is a practical step-by-step resource for understanding the online visa process and what travelers need to apply. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/backpacking-laos/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers, independent travelers, and long-term trip planners. Their Laos backpacking guide is a useful budget-planning resource, covering itineraries, cost-cutting advice, hostels, and long-term travel details. - [Wild Junket](https://www.wildjunket.com/traveling-laos-with-children/) (wildjunket.com) Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog with strengths in offbeat destinations, family adventure, and detailed guides. The family-focused Laos guide is helpful for weighing the rewards, challenges, and practical details of travelling with children. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/laos-travel-guide/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. The Laos budget travel guide gives independent travellers a practical overview of things to do, costs, transport, money-saving advice, and planning tips. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/1-week-in-laos-itinerary-7-days-in-laos-travel-adventure/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog shaped by Latina travel perspectives and cultural exploration. The one-week Laos itinerary is a useful starting point for first-time visitors who want a clear seven-day structure with insider tips. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/laos-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destinations, eSIMs, living abroad, and independent travel. Their Laos SIM card and eSIM guide is practical for comparing in-person, online, and prepaid connectivity options before a trip. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/motorbike-rental-laos/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog by Catrina McGrail. Her Laos motorbike and scooter rental guide is a helpful resource for travellers considering how to get around more independently. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/rainy-season-in-laos/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is Kate and Jeremy Storm's travel blog focused on detailed itineraries and practical travel guides. Their rainy season Laos guide gives useful context on wet-season conditions, feasibility, and experience-based planning tips. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/slow-boat-to-laos-tips-advice/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional travel-publishing approach. The slow boat guide is strong for travellers planning the Thailand-to-Laos journey, especially the Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang route. - [Third Eye Traveller](https://thirdeyetraveller.com/laos-travel-guide/) (thirdeyetraveller.com) Third Eye Traveller is Sophie Pearce's solo female travel blog with historical, bookish, and atmospheric destination coverage. Her broad Laos travel guide is a thoughtful fit for visitors looking beyond first impressions to understand the country's wider appeal. ## Travel Videos - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdM_aLFN3Sk) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel from Zac and Ine, who create videos and travel guides from their trips. This Laos guide video is a helpful planning resource, covering transportation, safety, visas, itineraries, and further trip context for places such as Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and the Thakhek Loop. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh2HjQUpEN8) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple living in Bangkok and exploring Asia. This practical Laos travel video gives a concise pre-trip overview, including when to visit, reasons to go, places to visit, things to do, transportation, typical prices, and budget tips. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJJStqVONVE) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel from Gabriel Morris, documenting long-term travel and practical travel information. This travel video offers a simple route-focused look at Laos, highlighting Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane as featured places in Southeast Asia. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=413iFIZ9sCs) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery. This Laos street food guide video fits well for culinary travel discovery, presenting the destination through a food-focused travel angle.