As Vientiane marks 50 years as the capital of the Lao People’s Republic, here’s what it’s like to live in the laid-back Southeast Asian city now rising as a travel destination.

A survivor of last year's Laos mass methanol poisoning has started a campaign to educate travellers on the dangers of the toxic form of alcohol.

SPECTACULAR limestone cliffs, lush forests and dark green water. The faces of new friends. These are the last vivid images that Brit backpacker Calum Macdonald can remember before he went blind, ...

We spent the day in Vang Vieng discovering hidden caves and taking a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon. With jungle trails, cool water, and dark cave passages, it felt like an outdoor playground. This is ...

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Get ready for a full day of adventure in Vang Vieng! We swim in the refreshing Blue Lagoon, explore hidden caves tucked in the limestone hills, and hike through jungle trails to discover natural ...

VANG VIENG, Laos -- The Central Intelligence Agency's "secret war" in Laos ended 50 years ago, silencing Lima Site 6 and other isolated airstrips which helped the U.S. carpet bomb this tiny ...

The Retreat At Blue Lagoon is a water wellness wonder where you can take a delectable dip into geothermal waters and experience a soul-soothing spa. I conquered my cortisol. Earlier this year, I had ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

According to a report of the BBC released in June, the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, Central Laos, will reopen under a new name. The hostel was at the center of a frightening story of ...

Motorists drive through Vang Vieng, Laos, on Oct. 21. The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism but the government hopes new hotels, roads and a train ...

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists. Laos has a ...