First Day in Laos Almost Broke Me 🇱🇦

The hardest way to start the journey in Laos. Solo Bikepacking Northern Thailand – Episode 6 I leave the funeral behind and ride for hours through tiny villages, asking for a place to sleep and getting told “no” or “keep going” over and over again. I can't find anything online. The sun drops, the road feels endless, and only at sunset do I finally find a house willing to take me in. This series is all about slow, low‑budget travel, staying in local homes and villages, and seeing what happens when you cross Northern Thailand and Laos by bicycle with no strict plan. 📍 Route: Houayxay → 🚲 Trip:    • Solo Bikepacking Asia – Thailand, Laos & V...   #bikepacking #laos #cyclinglaos #biketouring