Vientiane - probably the most laid back capital in Asia

I really liked Vientiane. It is nothing special, not very beautiful and not very exciting as a city. But the laid back atmosphere is very refreshing after having experienced big cities with millions of mopeds, cars and people. Vientiane gives you a break from the stress of other large cities. The best thing is, as it is the capital, you can get your visa for every country in Southeast Asia here. This is where most Bangkok expats do their visa runs and you can really understand why.

If you are a weary traveller, Vientiane is a place where you can relax and wind down while you are waiting for your visa application to be processed. And enjoy the culinary influences of the French colonial times.