Whilst a tropical country for the most part there are times of the year (November to February) and places where the nighttime temperature can get down below 10c. Plan ahead and be prepared.
Most visitors except (ASEAN and a few nominated countries) will need a visa or get visa on arrival. My recommendation to speed arrival is apply in advance and this will saving considerable time queuing to pay the visa fee.
Cash is still king in Laos. Recommended to carry mostly local (KIP) and also some USD in particular for tours. Credit cards are becoming more widely accepted and im sure with 2-3 years contactless payments will be everywhere.
This will vary on your location. Larger cities like Vientiane and Luang Prabang have taxi , tuktuk and other local transport options. In Vientiane there is ride sharing service however needs a local app. Have cash and be prepared to negotiate a little
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