The festival of Pi Mai Lao, observed in April, is particularly special along the banks of the Mekong River. Central to the ...

whisking me north to the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, where the Mekong meets the Nam Khan river. Though arriving at the ...

The hotel driver takes guests to key sightseeing destinations.

A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos's historic capital Luang Prabang. It's had a major effect on traditional local life in this World Heritage town. Since ...