Wat Phou reveals its true beauty and history for those who make time to visit. Tiny Champasak, gateway to a small hillside temple complex of outsized spiritual importance, lies in one of the most enchanting spots in all of Laos. Travelers I met tell me they’re skipping a visit to Champasak to...
Southern Laos is famous for its relaxed way of life and laid-back, easy charm. Yet thrill-seekers, who crave adventure activities that set the pulse racing, will discover a land of opportunity to add to their bucket lists. We’ve rounded up the most incredible activities to take your travel...
A BikingMan racer learns life lessons from the sidelines. I pause to catch my breath. As I do so I am suddenly aware of the cacophony of noise around me, the shrill blast of insects hidden in the thick undergrowth growing ever louder, monkeys howling overhead and water cascading over rocks. I...
During the three-month period of Buddhist Lent, monsoon rains have swollen the rivers, allowing mythical water serpents, known as Nagas, to swim into the irrigated paddies. As the Lao wait for their rice to grow, they organize longboat races between neighboring villages in an attempt to lure...
Handicrafts and Local Life Pakse provides more than just great transport links to other Southern Laos destinations. The capital city of Champasak province has its own distinct charm and offers tourists the best of both worlds: the relaxed sabai sabai way of life and the hustle and bustle of...
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