Laos is the hidden gem of Southeast Asia, slipping under the radar of many travelers in favor of more time in places like Thailand or Vietnam. If you love nature, adventure, culture, and just chillin’ out, then Laos should be high atop your travel bucket list. Kick back and relax in the 4,000 Islands, take a motorbike trip to waterfalls and coffee plantations, or get wild at the infamous “In the Tubing” of Vang Vieng. After a few weeks here, you’ll fully embrace the country’s unofficial slogan – Please Don’t Rush.
It was pitch black. But when I looked out the window, I could tell there was nothing but a steep drop down the mountainside. There was barely enough room for another car to pass. My heart was in my throat. I was scared. I’ve done some crazy things in my …
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Surrounded by majestic karst mountain peaks, lagoons, and caves, the little town of Vang Vieng, Laos has undergone a massive transformation in recent years. Once known for its hedonistic, booze-and-drug-fueled “In the Tubing,” it’s now more of an eco-tourism destination. You can still tube down the Nam Song River with …
Once upon a time, there existed a place that was somewhat of a backpacker dream world. The whiskey and beer flowed freely. There were “Happy Pizzas” and special shakes on all the menus. Rope swings, zip-lines, and even a terrifying “death slide” hung above the river. Below, people decked out …
