Laos, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Thailand to the west, Vietnam to the east, China to the north, Myanmar to the northwest, and Cambodia to the south. Its capital ...

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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 system will put Laos on visitors’ lists. Select an ...

Situated on the banks of the Mekong river, Vientiane the capital of Laos is often overlooked by visitors in favor of more popular destinations such as Luang Prabang for outdoor activities, Luang Namtha for trekking or Vang Vieng to go tubing. Many people ...

Wanderlust magazine has published its list of the top 20 places to visit in January 2023. The leading UK travel magazine is a reference for many independent travelers. Many looking for their first 2023 destination will be paying close attention to this ...

Carol Cassidy started her shop in 1990; sees "beautiful side of globalization." VIENTIANE, Laos, July 22, 2008 — -- In the northern Lao village of Pakor, where 100 people live along a few hundred feet of land near the river, where the only shop sells ...

Laos is continuing its efforts to improve tourism by enhancing service quality, strengthening infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices. The ancient city of Luang Prabang has added another milestone to its record of global recognition after being ...

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Authorities in Laos have shut down a distillery and detained hostel staff after six foreign tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng. The deaths of six young tourists in Laos from suspected methanol poisoning have sent shockwaves ...