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...
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...
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 three-year-old baby Kit. I pinch...
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...
Luang Prabang’s newest address for the ultimate in luxury. Swaddled in lush plants and flowers and straddling a burbling brook, Rosewood Luang Prabang is a romantic sanctuary for those seeking escape and seclusion after walking the city’s UNESCO-protected villas and temples. Climbing up a...
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