On the banks of the Mekong, from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, this writer explores Laos through family travel, local food and ...

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 ...

Laos is Southeast Asia’s only landlocked country, yet, paradoxically, life revolves around water. Running the length of the ...

Laos may be a landlocked country without a tropical coastline, but it makes up for it with stunning mountain scenery, lush rice paddies and the mighty Mekong River which runs through its territory.

Kuang Si Waterfalls is one of Luang Prabang's most popular tourist attractions. — Pixabay VIENTIANE: Laos has been ranked among the world’s most affordable travel destinations for 2026 by Indie ...

Laos offers crowd-free, budget-friendly travel with a slower pace and deeply immersive experiences. From affordable stays to cheap local food, Laos lets travellers stretch their budget meaningfully.

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Last week, we touched on the topic of increased tourism to Asian destinations that are often seen as off the beaten path—places such as Laos, which has seen a sharp rise in tourism over the past ...

A boat tours from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves. Tourism industry professionals – often described as the “real travel influencers” – have identified Laos as one of the destinations to watch in 2026. — ...

When people think of Southeast Asia, Thailand and Vietnam often come to mind first. But squeezed between them is Laos, a ...

Laos has announced plans to partially reopen its borders to foreign visitors on January 1, despite the rising fears that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will set off fresh waves of infection across ...