Laos itinerary | Backpacking along the Mekong River – Jill on journey jillonjourney.com

Imagine a lush, foggy mountain landscape with the majestic Mekong River meandering through. Waterfalls so turquoise you can’t believe your eyes. Ancient, peaceful Buddhist temples. You are on your Laos itinerary, exploring the rough backcountry of what seems to be one of Southeast Asia’s last untouched areas. Unspoiled nature, still spared from mass tourism.

Within the first few hours after entering the country on my Laos itinerary, I honestly fell for it. Even though I hadn’t planned to travel to this country, I ended up here, hungry for new experiences. Travel friends that I had met in Vietnam convinced me to join them. And I didn’t regret any second in Laos.

Even though the country has become part of many Southeast Asia backpacking itineraries by now, you can still experience a rather pristine adventure when you’re traveling in Laos. In comparison to its neighboring backpacking paradise Thailand, Laos is even cheaper and less touristy. But let’s see for how long it will stay this way.