Laos, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by ...

Like the spine of a sleeping dragon, dramatic limestone mountains rise above the luscious paddy fields of central Laos. In the middle of it all, you’ll find Vang Vieng. “Vang Vieng lies in a perfect ...

Despite its mix of ancient Buddhist temples, pristine jungles, and beautifully-preserved French colonial architecture, Laos still feels like a secret. Travel + Leisure has partnered with luxury travel ...

Motorists drive through Vang Vieng, Laos, on Oct. 21. The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism but the government hopes new hotels, roads and a train ...

Reporting from VANGVIANG, Laos — Vangviang hugs the Nam Song River in front of craggy mountains that stand like sentries in a magic kingdom. In the morning and late afternoon, fog settles below the ...

Looking for the perfect Southeast Asia destination that combines stunning scenery and cultural immersion? Then here’s the place for you: In northern Laos lies Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

Laos, a former war zone, is now a popular extreme vacation site in the world. The “cave city” which is Laos’ main tourist attraction, features 468 caves Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest ...

Taking a boat from Chiang Saen, Thailand, to Luang Prabang, Laos, has always been a backpacker-y thing to do. Traveling slowly is the point, as is being with like-minded strangers. But if you didn’t ...

From wandering the streets of Cartagena to eating strange foods in Bangkok to relaxing in the endless blue waters of Zanzibar – Black people are seeing the world more than ever before. After a while, ...

As most of Southeast Asia rushes into the future — new development is seemingly everywhere —Laos continues to feel quiet, dreamy, old-fashioned. No place seems more so than southern Laos along the ...