{"id":1170,"date":"2017-02-21T01:19:28","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T06:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelsizerobot.com\/?p=1170"},"modified":"2019-04-16T00:30:02","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T04:30:02","slug":"working-luang-prabang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelsizerobot.com\/working-luang-prabang\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Work from in Luang Prabang, Laos"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Luang<\/a><\/p>\n

Laos is often thought of (if at all), as the forgotten country in Southeast Asia, and rightfully so. Thailand is the obvious choice for modern-day backpackers and digital nomads, Malaysia is the more “civilized” country, Myanmar is the “mysterious” one, Cambodia is the “Wild West”, and Vietnam the “chaotic” one. But Laos is still relatively undiscovered.<\/p>\n

But as backpackers, have we forgotten our purpose? It’s not to move along the paths beaten before us, but to explore and discover places on our own. After all, the Banana Pancake Trail<\/a> isn’t going to pave itself.<\/p>\n

Having said that, there is still a path most taken by backpackers through Laos, and although small, it has created a steady stream of backpackers taking the two-day slow boat journey down the Mekong River from Chiang Khong on the Thai\/Laos border, down to the “no holds-barred” village of Pakbeng, on into Luang Prabang – the “gem” of French influence in SE Asia and capital of the North. However, Luang Prebang (and especially the rest of Laos,) isn’t exactly known for having the best internet connectivity. it’s more known for its temples, waterfalls, enjoying the French Indochinese architecture, and sitting drinking a cup of amazing Lao coffee while watching the locals and tourists stroll by next to the riverside.<\/p>\n

As a backpacking digital nomad, I tend to veer away from the typical “digital nomad hotspots only” path and join the elephant-pant-wearing, haven’t-showered-in-a-few-days backpacker crew in spots that tend to not be so great for a work environment. However, after a few semi-frustrating days of searching for cafes with solid WiFi connections, I can now bring you the Digital Nomad’s Guide to Luang Prabang<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To be honest, there’s not much to the guide. I found a grand total of (count ’em!) two cafes with the close enough combination of solid WiFi, decent seating, power outlets, and good coffee and environment to be a decent place to work for a few hours. In general, good luck if you have to make a Skype call – you’re better off in your guesthouse if you’re lucky enough to have one with a decent connection. And needless to stay, Luang Prabang isn’t on the digital nomad “must do” list, so there are exactly zero coworking spaces or anything like it around.<\/p>\n

Let’s get started:<\/p>\n

1. Mekong Coffee Lounge<\/h2>\n

\"Mekong<\/a><\/p>\n