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1k-all-the-way
I was in LP almost 10 years ago and loved it. A friend wants tus o go on our next BKK trip, but I am hesitant hearing that it is overly touristy and disappointing. Thoughts on that? Are there places to stay that are less in the main tourist area?
I expect that it has changed, just wondering if it still unique compared to other places we could visit in SEA. (This is a side trip from a BKK trip). Thanks for your thoughts.
I wouldn't stay on the main road through the historical area, perhaps too "touristy" for me. I stayed at the Sanctuary Hotel, about 2 blocks from the main road/night food market. The historical area, like old towns in Europe, is touristy. I mean who else pays $8-10 for a sit-down meal of Italian food in Laos, for instance? Nevertheless, it felt comfortable to me and not "too touristy" in that sense. I did walk around some of the other parts of LP intended for locals, which is nearby and easily within walking range.