Laos Part 4: Central and Southern Laos

Most travelers who venture into Laos stick to the country’s mountainous north. Southern Laos, under appreciated and hardly explored, holds as much beauty – if not more – than its northern cousin. Below are a few pics from Kong Lor … Continued


Laos Part 3: Vientiane & Luang Prabang

Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is often overlooked by travelers but given a few days, you’ll be smitten by the city’s laid-back vibe, a rarity for any Southeast Asian capital. Further north, Luang Prabang, the former colonial town and royal … Continued


Laos Part 2: Vang Vieng

Imagine a place where reruns of Friends and Family Guy play 24/7. Where throngs of backpackers stoned on “happy food” and Laos whiskey float on tubes from bar to bar on the Nam Song river’s chilly current. Where limestone cliffs … Continued


Laos Part 1: Luang Prabang Elephant Training Camp

Outside of the city Luang Prabang, a former French colonial town, rescued logging elephants live the good life hauling tourists instead of downed trees. Despite their massive size, riding on these gracefully surefooted animals is a meditative experience – watching … Continued