After 143 days and 24.000 kilometers, we drive into Southeast Asia—marking the final chapter of our overland expedition. It’s time for a road trip through Laos. The transition is striking after China’s fast pace. Life here is slower, the roads are rougher, and tourists suddenly seem to be everywhere. Yet, Laos also feels familiar. We traveled here as backpackers seven years ago and recognize the emerald rice terraces,…