Time slows down in Laos - a sentiment that will ring true once you’ve explored its sleepy French colonial cities, ancient kingdoms, UNESCO-protected Buddhist temples and heritage sites, and magical nature reserves. Here, life is lived unhurriedly; earning it the nickname ‘Land of the Lotus Eaters’. Adopt the laid-back attitude of the locals while sightseeing in Vientiane's old French quarters, trekking to one of Luang Prabang's waterfalls, and especially during your homestay experience with ethnic minorities in Vang Vien. Whichever part of Laos you choose to visit, you’ll be sure to leave with a relaxed outlook in life.