Laos, a mistery land

my dear vivi, we arrived in Laos today. as i said previously, this place is still a less developed area in south east asia. but it tacked on more mistery and curiosity for foreigners. in Laos, you can experience an almost original and real life style that you cannot find anymore in other countries of southeast asia since this is a country didn't get much influence from the west. it preserved more traditional. then we should hurry up to see it before too much west element merged into. I quote something from the net here.
Laos' isolation from foreign influence offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional Southeast Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos is the highlight of Southeast Asia.
This is the least developed and most enigmatic of the three former French Indochinese states. A ruinous sequence of colonial domination, internecine conflict and dogmatic socialism finally brought the country to its knees in the 1970s, and almost 10% of the population left the country.
The best time to visit is between November and February - during these months it rains least and isn't too hot. This is also the main season for both national and regional bun (festivals). If you're heading up into the mountains, May and July can also be pleasant. Roads can be washed out during rainy season (July to October), but there's plenty of river travel opportunities. Peak tourist months are December to February and during August, although there are relatively few visitors at any time.

http://www.travelfish.org/country/laos