Northern Laos (Ban Nalan Trail, Bokeo Nature Reserve, Houay Xai, Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, Muang Ngoi Neua, Muang Long, Muang Ngeun, Muang Xay, Nong Khiaw, Pakbeng, Vieng Phoukha) hilltribe villages, mountains and the remarkably charming former capital
Central Laos (Vientiane, Phonsavan, Plain of Jars, Tha Khaek, Tham Nong Pafa Cave , Vang Vieng, Vieng Xai) south-east Asia's sleepiest capital city and rural countryside
Southern Laos (Champasak, Pakse, Savannakhet, Si Phan Don) the Mekong flatlands, more mountains and the area least visited by tourists