Get up close and personal with the mighty Mekong. The 4000 Islands in southern Laos, low lying sandy clumps in the Mekong River, are famous for their easy-going pace, banana pancakes, afternoons in hammocks, dolphin-spotting opportunities, wide-sky sunsets, and raucous parties. I’ve cycled over...
At the end of March, Lao Airlines inaugurates flights between Vientiane and Danang, the hub of Central Vietnam. Beyond Danang’s stunning beaches, this area is also culturally fascinating and diverse enough to warrant deeper exploration around the area, as well as to the UNESCO World Heritage...
Caring for elephants is a jumbo task. On a bulge of land on the Nam Tien Lake in remote northwestern Laos is a retreat for elephants, many rescued from punishing logging work. The 34 elephants, including three babies, spend their days eating, bathing, and training to undergo health checks,...
Venture off the beaten path into the nature and culture of Savannakhet. Sometimes the best things are found where you least expect them. Savannakhet is the most populous province in Laos, yet also one of the least explored, as tourists seldom stray from the pleasant and scenic downtown area of...
One of the beloved characteristics of Laos is its cultural diversity. In Salavan Province alone, there are 12 distinct ethnic groups, the majority of which are primarily of the Austroasiatic (Mon-Khmer) language family. The largest sub-group in the region is the Katou ethnic group, who are...
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