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The best view over Luang Prabang.

An expert expat’s tips for Luang Prabang, Laos

Heading to a party in Laos? There is one dish that will definitely be on the table.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Cruising the Mekong on the Heritage Line Anouvong ... “an element of the untamed”.

New retro-style ship features largest cabins on the Upper Mekong

Float down the Mekong and back in time on the newly-built Heritage Line Anouvong with a stylish nod to yesteryear.

  • by Julietta Jameson
The Night Market, where vendors sell textiles, ceramics, jewellery and artworks.

Nine must-do highlights of Luang Prabang, Laos

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.

  • by Mark Daffey
A fence made from US cluster bomb casings.

Inside the town the CIA dubbed ‘the most secret place on Earth’

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’.

  • by Kurt Johnson
The huge cavern that served as a theatre.

The secret underground city the US tried to bomb out of existence

In Laos’ Viengxay, there are underground administrative buildings, houses, banks, schools and an immense theatre.

  • by Kurt Johnson
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Laos' new high-speed train cuts the journey between Luang Prabang and Vientiane from six or seven hours to just two.

Luang Prabang to Vientiane by train: New railway cuts six-hour journey to two

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.

  • by Mark Daffey
For an international airport, Wattay is surprisingly central, just three kilometres west of the CBD.

Airport review: Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos is no Changi - bring a good book

No Wi-Fi, no massage chairs, few shops. If you're catching a flight from Vientiane come prepared.

  • by Mark Daffey
Vientiane's riverfront is great for people watching in the late afternoon and early evening.

Vientiane, Laos things to do: Travel tips from expert expat Jen Redden

You have to embrace the bor pen nyang, the "it'll be all right" or "never mind" attitude.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Two asian elephants bathing in a river in Laos.

Meet rescued elephants in Laos' out-of-town haven

After years of service, elephants at a Lao retirement camp love to be hand-fed banana tacos.

  • by Paul Chai
Brian Lingham.

How to give alms (a morning blessing) to monks respectfully in Laos

This deeply traditional practice is facing threats from overtourism.

  • by Belinda Jackson