Amongst all the countries in South East Asia, Laos is up there as one of the most unique and unspoiled. Chances are if you’re visiting this landlocked sliver- squished between Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Myanmar- you’ve got a knack for visiting the unbeaten corners of the globe. Buses,…

“Dubbed “Monkey City,” the province of Lopburi in Thailand is known for its population of long-tailed macaques that guard its ancient ruins and temples. Thousands of tourists flock to the province, located about 93 miles northeast of Bangkok, to see these urban-adapted monkeys, which some locals believe to be…

“We are constructing 71 bridges on the entire length,” he said, adding “we have provided a $500-million loan to Myanmar for setting up the road network”. He said air traffic between India and Thailand was over 156 flights per week. Bangkok is currently connected by air to 10 Indian…

“Kampot pepper stars in this region too, notably at the nearby Kep crab market, where the locals serve it alongside the tasty little critters – well worth a trip. A 15-minute boat ride away, you’ll find Koh Tonsay, aka Rabbit Island. Seasoned backpackers who visited Thailand 30 years ago…

“Walking on fire or driving a brace of swords through your cheeks may not be activities most commonly associated with vegetarianism. But for participants of one Thai festival it’s the height of religious devotion. Thailand’s nine-day Vegetarian Festival in the tourist island of Phuket is a spectacular — and…

Zip-lining excursions in Laos (and throughout Southeast Asia, from Thailand and Vietnam to the Philippines) have become wildly popular in recent years. In Laos, though, they’re also an important part of the sustainable tourism movement. Built in national parks or near game preserves, they provide local agricultural villages with…

Myanmar is a place where temples gleam in gold, real gold, and its people are among the poorest in the world. Yet, many believe that in five years this lovely, dreamy place will resemble other westernized Asian countries. But can’t there be a way to preserve its charm and…

Regardless of how this all plays out and whether or not you believe it’s the best way to go about it, you’ve got to hand it to them: Despite the fact that most tourists have no problems in Thailand, that certainly isn’t stopping the country from taking complaints seriously.…

Laos has been a travel hot spots for many Koreans trying to escape the busy city life and crowdedness of Seoul. There is even many advertisements in Korea calling Laos as a healing place, almost therapeutic. “For healing our injured minds, Laos is one of the best places in the…

How to make Lao Fish Minced Salad (Koy Pa Nam Kong) using fish from the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos.