Vientiane is historic and exotic

April 30: TODAY’s Matt Lauer arrives at the third stop of his around-the-world adventure, “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” Join him in Vientiane, Laos.

April 30: At a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos on Day 3 of his Where in the World tour, TODAY's Matt Lauer shares how he got there from his previous destinations.

April 30: In Vientiane, capital of Laos, on his Where in the World tour, TODAY's Matt Lauer enters a wat — an ornate Buddhist temple — and sees its monks at prayer.

April 30: TODAY's Matt Lauer takes a quick tour of Vientiane, the historic capital of Laos, the latest stop on his 2008 “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” tour. (Today Show)

April 30: In Vientiane, Laos on Day 3 of "Where in the World is Matt Lauer," Matt samples the country's exotic delicacies — including cricket.

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April 29: TODAY’s Matt Lauer arrives at the second stop of his around-the-world adventure, “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” Join him in the flower- and history-filled Netherlands.

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April 29: From its beautiful cities to its massive flower industry, TODAY's Matt Lauer takes a quick tour of the Netherlands, the latest stop on his 2008 “Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?” tour.

April 30: In Vientiane, Laos on his Where in the World tour, Matt Lauer speaks to Jo Smith, who started a silk weaving business there. She shows the traditional method of weaving silk and the...