World Heritage stone wonders leave a lasting impression. August 13, 2009, is forever etched in my memory. A few days earlier I had arrived in Phonsavan, the modern capital of Xieng Khouang Province, intending to visit the famous stone jars as an independent traveler. After a few false starts, I overcame the tuk-tuk learning curve […]
MAG has helped Laos overcome tragic legacies of war. Laos is the most heavily bombed country in the world, per capita. Between 1964 and 1973 over two million tons of bombs were dropped on the country – that’s one ton for every person living in Laos at the time. More than 250 million cluster bombs […]
Dress the part in Luang Prabang. Sao Sinh is the newest addition to Luang Prabang’s vibrant cultural tourism scene. Billing itself as the first “Rent and Roam” traditional clothing rental service in town, the shop stocks dozens of traditional skirts, blouses, trousers, sashes, jewelry, and accessories in all sizes for visitors to rent for half […]
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 adventures to the max – in the […]
Quality comes first at the Meuang Nong banana plantation. In Meuang Nong, banana plants sprawl as far as the eye can see, leafy and vibrant green, until they meet with the wild shrubbery of surrounding mountains. In the fields, one planter gingerly inspects a comb while another diligently takes notes, recording the quality and growth […]
There’s something going down in Vientiane’s cocktail scene. When it comes to finding your passion, there’s something for everyone. For the owners of Belle J, that something is cocktails. This calling has led them to open a bar in Vientiane, one that has a different ambiance to other night spots in town. Food and drink, prepared […]
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 head straight from Pakse […]
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 myself. I can’t believe I’m […]
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 have no concept of time, […]
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 hillside, beyond the Nam Dong River, 23 rooms including riverside villas, […]
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