The limestone karst valley which surrounds the hidden city. Many people have already visited the familiar natural tourism sites on the famous Khammouane Loop. But there is a new cultural site that is beginning to pop up on the radar – the ruins of a lost city! The ruined city of Aran, or Aranya...
Luang Namtha delivers a range of unique experiences Located on the edge of the Nam Ha National Park, the town of Luang Namtha is an excellent base for exploring the far north. A highlight for visitors is the Luang Namtha Valley Route, a self-guided loop that can be explored by bicycle or...
Lao’s highest provincial capital is also highly unique Right up in the far north of Laos, amid spectacular mountain scenery, you will find one of the most delightful little towns in all of Laos. It’s built on the side of Mount Phou Fa, some 1625 meters high, and the capital of the...
Visiting Laos’ southernmost point On the map, the 4000 Islands looks like a huge knot stuck in the 4350 km pipe of the Mekong, straddling the borders of Laos and Cambodia. The geographical term for this is “archipelago” an extensive group of islands” Travelers’ tales are well established about...
The historical symbol of Laos gets a brighter future In a tangled teak forest, a short drive from Luang Prabang, I cross a cold mountain stream behind a giant matriarch elephant and a trailing tot. Majestic Mahn leads the way through trickling water ahead of four-year-old baby Kit. I pinch...
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