Let language be your guide in the land of a million elephants! From the vital flow of the Mekong to the fertile Bolaven Plateau, words will be the life of your travels in Laos as you make those conversational connections. In the musical voice of this tonal language, you'll forever be singing the praises of Laos and its people.

* talk yourself into a Lao stupa
* get the goss as you ponder the Plain of Jars
* verify vocabulary with the comprehensive dictionary
* grab a guide and hit the highlands for real Lao coffee
* wondering about wats - ask the locals yourself
* develop an admirable accent with the practical pronunciation guide