Feeding over half the planet, rice is the staple for over 3.5 billion of us and has been around for some 10,000 years. But what do the farmers go through to grow it? We find out first hand. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy … Read more
Sharing a border with culinary powerhouses like Thailand, Vietnam and China, it’s easy to see why food in Laos has been overlooked. In truth, having so many culinary influences so close by, Laos’ food scene is extraordinary. Here are 7 things you must eat in Laos — though there are plenty more. Sign up to … Read more
Connected to the Death Railway Trail in Kanchanaburi Province in western Thailand, the Hintok River Camp is the perfect place to stay to explore this important relic of WWII a and memorial to the War in the Pacific. Running down the western border of Thailand in the province of Kanchanaburi, the River Kwai is one … Read more
Have you ever heard of the Death Railway? AKA the Burma Railway, this line was built by Prisoners of War of WWII and still runs through parts of Thailand. It’s a fascinating part of Thai culture and world history, and has even influenced film and literature. Here are 7 highlights along the track you can’t … Read more
Embodying Laos’ seamless blend of local culture and colonial French aesthetic, Maison Dalabua and its leafy gardens is our favourite place to stay in Luang Prabang. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — it’s on us! Luang Prabang is a … Read more
Embracing the French colonial charm of 1930s Indochina while still harnessing the long proud history of Lao culture, the Lao Poet Hotel in Vientiane is a lovely place to stay in Laos’ capital. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — … Read more
From its efficient little capital to towns rich in culture to bohemian river villages surrounded by mountains, Laos and its food-focused, friendly locals is the bullseye of continental SE Asia. Here’s how to see some of the very best of it. Brought to you by InsideAsia Tours Sign up to our free newsletter here for … Read more
Protected by UNESCO Heritage listings, the historic capital of Laos, Luang Prabang, captures the very heart and soul of Lao culture. Here’s what it’s like to visit this exquisite little river town. Brought to you by InsideAsia Tours Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy … Read more
Safe, low-key and humble, Vientiane embodies a lot of what makes Laos such a wonderful destination. It’s the perfect start to a journey through Southeast Asia’s overlooked heartland. Brought to you by InsideAsia Tours Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook … Read more
Did you know the little Southeast Asian country of Laos has more high-speed rail than the USA and Australia combined? The Boten-Vientiane Railway runs through northern Loas and reaches speeds of over 160kmp/h. But what’s it like to catch and ride this new rapid train line? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more … Read more