The place I'm going to is called Savannakhet. There is a Thai consulate there where I can get a new visa. It's the second largest city in Laos. Vientiane which is the capital is the largest.
Savannakhet has a population of about 100,000 people.
It's a fantastic place. The people are great and it's fucking cheap.
A beer in a restaurant will cost roughly $1.
Last time I was there I bought a kilo of coffee direct from the factory for $2.50.
And because of the French colonial influence I'm planning on mainly eating baguettes and pate for the next two days.