Mention the capitals of any South-East Asian nation and they bring to mind a fast-paced metropolis with towering blocks of glass, concrete and steel, traffic-clogged streets, crowded shopping malls, glitzy clubs and decadent dining.
Yet moments before the plane begins its descent towards Vientiane, Laos, it is clear this city promises to be different. The approach to Wattay Airport provides an intoxicating view of the turbulent waters of the Mekong River flowing like a spilt drink across a tablecloth of vibrant green rice fields.
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