The Bangkok to Vientiane train is one of those routes that just works. One train, one overnight journey, one border stop, and you wake up in Laos. Here’s exactly what it’s like from someone who did it solo.”


The Bangkok to Vientiane train is one of those routes that just works. One train, one overnight journey, one border stop, and you wake up in Laos. Here’s exactly what it’s like from someone who did it solo.”

This 72-hour Bangkok itinerary skips the rooftop bars and takes you through Talat Noi, riverside walks, and the best things to do in Old Bangkok—slow, practical, and actually enjoyable.

Solo travel in Laos gave me far more than beautiful temples and waterfalls. From the ease of travelling alone to quiet café afternoons and unexpected kindness, these are the five things I loved most about my time there.

Planning a trip to Laos? Here’s a 7-day itinerary through Luang Prabang and Vientiane — complete with train routes, travel tips, cafés, temples, and reflections on slow travel in Southeast Asia.