Despite the absence of seaside beaches which are commonly found in the rest of Southeast Asia, the popularity of backpacking in Laos has increased. This is mainly due to the affordable transport, accommodation, and the large number of available things to do in Laos, ranging from visiting golden Buddhist temples, to hiking and caving which, […]

One of the best experiences we had in Laos was biking the Bolaven Plateau Loop in the southern part of the country, where quiet roads lead to charming traditional villages scattered alongside a multitude of spectacular waterfalls in rural countryside. This region is also well-known for its coffee plantations which can be visited whilst biking […]

With Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng at the top of almost any Laos itinerary, the country of Laos has somewhat lost the charm of a very remote, off the beaten track destination and is slowly fizzling into Chinese organised tour mayhem. Yet, there still exist some corners of this land which provide for the insatiable […]