Oft-overlooked Pakse unveils reasons to stay a while longer In southern Laos, the Mekong river breaks away from the Thai border and winds its way to Pakse. For most visitors, the town is a one-night stopover before they follow the river’s course to Champasak and the Four Thousand Islands or...
Long a link between the east and the west, dynamic Shanghai embraces the past while building the future. Day 1: The Bund The famous riverside embankment of the former British- and American-controlled areas of the city, the Bund is a feast of Beaux Arts and Art Deco architecture....
The Bolaven Plateau, an ancient volcanic landscape, is home to an abundance of waterfalls, coffee plantations, villages, and deep layers of forest. The plateau, in Southern Laos, is also home to Tad Tayicseua, one of the most beautiful falls in the area, which feels like one of the few places...
While Luang Prabang is without doubt Laos’ top destination, Champa Meuanglao encourages travelers to go ‘one step beyond’ to Oudomxay. Referring to someone as ‘provincial’ is a somewhat derogatory term, but when travelling in Laos it’s a label I am happy to wear. I consider myself provincial...
48 hours barely does South Korea’s vibrant capital justice, but here are the highlights on a time crunch. Day 1 Gyeongbokgung: The largest of Seoul’s four main palaces, and the most visited. Get a look at the inner life of the Joseon dynasty and get lost among the buildings in this...
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