Comments on: Will tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos change for the better or worse? http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/ Backpacking is cutting travel costs, but not cutting the exciting elements of adventure. Travel in style; to distinctive places and to have fun doing so! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7762 Michael Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:55:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7762 The dying part kinda kills the fun part. The below comment happened 2 weeks ago where a person went missing. A few dozen a year die because they get fucked up while floating down the beautiful river. I think stupidity takes a huge part in this. The kids are doing more than just what you describe. A lot more. The dying part kinda kills the fun part.

The below comment happened 2 weeks ago where a person went missing. A few dozen a year die because they get fucked up while floating down the beautiful river. I think stupidity takes a huge part in this. The kids are doing more than just what you describe. A lot more.

]]> By: fred http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7759 fred Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:43:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7759 Calm the hell down man, its just kids having fun by getting fucked up while they float down a beautiful river, can anyone imagine anything more fun? Calm the hell down man, its just kids having fun by getting fucked up while they float down a beautiful river, can anyone imagine anything more fun?

]]> By: Louisakinch http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7703 Louisakinch Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:41:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7703 my friend is currently missing in vang vieng, he went tubing 3 days ago, and has not been seen since. so please do take this into consideration.. my friend is currently missing in vang vieng, he went tubing 3 days ago, and has not been seen since. so please do take this into consideration..

]]> By: Vira http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7682 Vira Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:27:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7682 I'm going to Laos (with Vang Vieng as one of our destinations) in April. Thanks for the heads up of what to expect there! I’m going to Laos (with Vang Vieng as one of our destinations) in April. Thanks for the heads up of what to expect there!

]]> By: Party Towns for Backpackers Around The World http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7608 Party Towns for Backpackers Around The World Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:01:09 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7608 [...] any of the ropes if it’s low. Be responsible and take care of yourself at this town.See also: Will tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos change for the better or worse? Tubing in Vang Vieng, Christmas Day by kressie42, on Flickr Tuber bars by sweet_redbird, on Flickr [...] [...] any of the ropes if it’s low. Be responsible and take care of yourself at this town.See also: Will tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos change for the better or worse? Tubing in Vang Vieng, Christmas Day by kressie42, on Flickr Tuber bars by sweet_redbird, on Flickr [...]

]]> By: Michael http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7122 Michael Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:54:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7122 I don't think anyone here is arguing about Laos itself. The people of Laos are some of the friendliest I've met anywhere else in the world. The food IS little to be desired in Vang Vieng. They all serve mostly all the same thing that caters exactly to the Western crowd. You will need to search long and hard to find local good foods in Vang Vieng. To say that $4 is cheap anywhere is naive when the average wage in Lao person earns $4 in a day. So yes, maybe to our own home-country, it might be cheaper when compared but to the average meal in Laos, it is overpriced. I look down on people that disrespect other people. This includes disrespecting the countries culture. I don’t think anyone here is arguing about Laos itself. The people of Laos are some of the friendliest I’ve met anywhere else in the world.

The food IS little to be desired in Vang Vieng. They all serve mostly all the same thing that caters exactly to the Western crowd. You will need to search long and hard to find local good foods in Vang Vieng.

To say that $4 is cheap anywhere is naive when the average wage in Lao person earns $4 in a day. So yes, maybe to our own home-country, it might be cheaper when compared but to the average meal in Laos, it is overpriced.

I look down on people that disrespect other people. This includes disrespecting the countries culture.

]]> By: Stuartbonds007 http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-7110 Stuartbonds007 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:43:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-7110 You must be that up tight mate. Overpriced food pft. $3-$4 a feed is a bargain anywhere. This is there income. Come party, meet like minded ppl. I met some great ppl in Laos found the locals more than accommodating and the night life awesome. What are you doing in a party town looking down on those who are enjoying themselves??? I loved it, loved it that much I organized a group of 8 to go back in feb 2012. Cant wait. $3 a day for a motor bike and u can go get as lost as u like go caving, go fishing. Learn the history, go eat at a farm. Ppl like u need stay away... You must be that up tight mate. Overpriced food pft. $3-$4 a feed is a bargain anywhere. This is there income. Come party, meet like minded ppl. I met some great ppl in Laos found the locals more than accommodating and the night life awesome. What are you doing in a party town looking down on those who are enjoying themselves??? I loved it, loved it that much I organized a group of 8 to go back in feb 2012. Cant wait. $3 a day for a motor bike and u can go get as lost as u like go caving, go fishing. Learn the history, go eat at a farm. Ppl like u need stay away…

]]> By: Michael http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-6624 Michael Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:49:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-6624 It still doesn't make it right... What you are saying is that the Lao people should sacrifice their lives and culture so they can bring in tourists as if there is no other way to raise money but to do this. It still doesn’t make it right…
What you are saying is that the Lao people should sacrifice their lives and culture so they can bring in tourists as if there is no other way to raise money but to do this.

]]> By: Elliot http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-6620 Elliot Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:10:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-6620 How is this disrespectful? this is the service that this country provides and quite simply without backpackers flocking in to take advantage of it, the country would see an incredible loss of income through tourists dollars! we are funding their lives through having fun How is this disrespectful? this is the service that this country provides and quite simply without backpackers flocking in to take advantage of it, the country would see an incredible loss of income through tourists dollars! we are funding their lives through having fun

]]> By: Fredsimpson http://artofbackpacking.com/will-tubing-in-vang-vieng-laos-change-for-the-better-or-worse/#comment-6610 Fredsimpson Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:10:00 +0000 http://artofbackpacking.com/?p=940#comment-6610 Please be careful, my friend went for a swim here in a quiet part of the river, completely unaware of the 4 metres above usual level due to the rains and sadly drowned. Lonely planet state that 1 person a year drowns in Vang Vieng, in actual fact 15 tourists a year and that's not mentioning the locals. The same day my friend passed, 4 locals did too. The dangers are so hidden, then when something tragic happens, the police brush it under the carpet and treat devastated family like dirt. It can be prevented, just be aware and be careful. Please be careful, my friend went for a swim here in a quiet part of the river, completely unaware of the 4 metres above usual level due to the rains and sadly drowned. Lonely planet state that 1 person a year drowns in Vang Vieng, in actual fact 15 tourists a year and that’s not mentioning the locals. The same day my friend passed, 4 locals did too. The dangers are so hidden, then when something tragic happens, the police brush it under the carpet and treat devastated family like dirt. It can be prevented, just be aware and be careful.

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