What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Laos. They wrote...
"Learning Lao, shopping at the market for food, making sure the family is happy, getting my sense of direction (which is terrible)," remarked another expat who made the move to Vientiane, Laos.
"Getting set up visa wise and continuing learning process of the culture and language," explained one expat living in Vientiane, Laos.
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What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Laos, newcomers to Laos would love to hear your answer to this question.


