A new version of the Orient Express,an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.
Heading to a party in Laos? There is one dish that will definitely be on the table.
Float down the Mekong and back in time on the newly-built Heritage Line Anouvong with a stylish nod to yesteryear.
Among many achievements,a new train travelling at up to 160 km/h cuts the connection between Vientiane and Luang Prabang from six hours to two.
From this tiny place in Laos,the US conducted its Secret War against the Viet Cong in an effort to ‘stem the tide of communism’.
In Laos’ Viengxay,there are underground administrative buildings,houses,banks,schools and an immense theatre.
It takes less than two hours to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by rail for about $40. By road,that same journey would take six or seven hours.
No Wi-Fi,no massage chairs,few shops. If you're catching a flight from Vientiane come prepared.
You have to embrace the bor pen nyang,the"it'll be all right"or"never mind"attitude.
After years of service,elephants at a Lao retirement camp love to be hand-fed banana tacos.