Vera Sunset homestay local experience with lao family

Pros +

• This was a good homestay. The family was very friendly and easily helped with any problems. They made me feel very welcome. The comfort and cleanliness were what I expected to find at a rural homestay off the main tourist trail. If you are expecting a hotel, look elsewhere. This is for those who want to experience life like a local and can adapt easily to different living conditions. After my initial stay, I actually returned a few days later. If I had more time, I would have stayed even longer!
• We were there for 2 weeks and loved it. It was a very nice family hosting. They involved us in activities like cooking classes. Friendly kids came over every day to play soccer and volleyball with us. We harvested delicious peanuts with the locals. We biked around the island and went to the beautiful Buffalo Beach. We watched amazing sunsets every night. Stay here if you're ready to live like a local!
• I booked one night stayed for six nights! First of all Don Nalogy island - Google map shows this island but does not include name. If you use Organic Maps, the name is there. It can help you while traveling. The map works offline. Very quiet, peaceful place. No WiFi, you can make a stop in your life here. Phonephet the owner is amazing, friendly person with many idea's. He is helping local kid's, if you wanna help, have skills, you can teach English and play with local kid's. Doing some more small activities. As volunteer you want pay for the room. _

Cons -

• I've also seen people who seem to have lost their way. If you like to show off, like to party, are looking for a gambit and can't dress appropriately on a daily basis (showing your nipples and vulva - leggings etc.) oh just a bit respect! You might be better off avoiding this place, it's not about you, it's about others. * If you are from France, please remember you don't have to speak loudly, you are not the only person in the world, respect other people's space. _