The Journey(s) of Ian

One of the older visitors to the town. A small town with a big reputation. A town for younger people, a town for all people, a town for fun and relaxation. One of the guest houses in town. Vang is a popular, tourist town maybe four hours and 120 kilometres north of the Laos capital of Vientiane. What sets Vang apart from all the other small towns along the way is its new found importance as a backpacker hangout. Many young folk from all over the world head here for a few days or a few weeks (along with a smattering of older visitors) to kickback and relax, drink, eat, socialise, and swim or paddle in the River—and Vang is dedicated to helping this happen. The town consists of a dozen or so streets, in a square kilometre or so, filled with low cost guest houses, cheap restaurants, dozens of tour companies. All this in a square kilometre, and a dozen streets, all stretching along the Nam Song River. Your bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng. Map of the town. Two re...