Landlocked Laos is comprised of thickly forested and mountainous terrain. The Mekong River forms a large part of the country's western border with Thailand. Most children in Laos live in rural areas, ...

The festival of Pi Mai Lao, observed in April, is particularly special along the banks of the Mekong River. Central to the festivities is the tradition of pouring water over Buddha images for ...

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 ...