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71Water Festival
by jw east
Visiting Southeast Asia around the time of Water Festival can be the best or worst experience of a trip, depending on the place you choose. People in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar celebrate New Year... published 15 months ago
69The 4000 Islands of Laos
by jw east
Laos, the landlocked country in Southeast Asia, is usually not mentioned in the same sentence as “islands.” The Mekong River is the only major body of water in the country. However, the area... published 14 months ago
66Crossing into Laos
by jw east
Huay Xai is a border town on the Laotian side of the Mekong River. Generally, towns on both sides of the river have a bit of a wild side. However, unless you plan to smuggle DVD players across the river,... published 14 months ago
66Luang Prabang
by jw east
Luang Prabang is the ancient capital of Laos. A sleepy city full of temples, it comes alive during festival times. In 1995, UNESCO declared the area a world heritage site because of its temples and the fact... published 16 months ago
66Relaxing in Laos
by jw east
After visiting the hectic cities of Asia, visitors are surprised by Vientiane’s quiet, laid back atmosphere. While the city is the largest in Laos, it somehow manages to keep its charm while scoring... published 15 months ago
65Southeast Asia's Best Kept Secrets
by jw east
BattambangMainland Southeast Asia was once a place of great conflict. For a long time, venturing beyond Thailand was, at best, inadvisable. Those days are in the past, now, and much of Southeast... published 12 months ago
64Vieng Vang: A Backpackers' Secret
by jw east
Vang Vieng is a tiny, three-streets-wide town. It is a four-hour ride from Vientiane, and lies on the main road to Luang Prabang and the Thai border. Travelers making the overland trip through Laos will find... published 14 months ago
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