While visiting Muang Noi, in northern Laos, I had a very interesting experience in a hill top village. The town of Muang Noi is a jumping-off spot for trekking to village homestays, and my first interaction in a village the day before was quite awkward. It felt as if we went to a museum, where we couldn’t interact with the attractions, but instead of them being fake, they were walking, talking, real people.
On my trip to village number two, the feeling was different. The villagers were welcoming, children in the street came to play, and the entire atmosphere felt a lot more authentic. I decided to stop here to get some tea before continuing to a nearby waterfall.
