Laos is a great place. Actually, I would recommend the south. Pakse is an interesting town. It is the gateway to Champassak, which has a nice temple. It is set back on a hill. It is nice. You can also go to Si Pan Don, which has a nice town. It is Muang Ton, I believe. It is a very quiet laid-back place. You can rent a bike and go around the island. I could also recommend Savnahaket. It is a nice, laid-back town.
