Laos

Fast Track Travel
A new semi-high-speed train is making Laos’ banner destinations more accessible than ever. Duncan Forgan got his ticket to ride on a recent visit.

Up on the Roof
Secreted away in the far north of Laos, Phongsaly is home to a mosaic of minority cultures and some of the most spectacular scenery in Southeast Asia.

Full of Beans
Most people visit the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos for its verdant patchwork of waterfalls and landscapes. But crowds are starting to come for something different: a cup of its specialty coffee

Buffalo Ice Cream? What to Expect from the Laos Buffalo Dairy
Most who travel to this area go for the culture, history, and architecture, but there is a small, unusual attraction about a 30 minute drive from the main town area: the Laos Buffalo Dairy.

The Plain of Jars Just Got More Interesting
Some of the Plain of Jars megaliths are thought to be much older than previously thought.

Laos Silk Weaving Up Close
Lao people have been weaving these colorful threads for more than 1,000 years with silk made from mulberry leaf-fed silk worms.

Dinner at the Rosewood Luang Prabang with Chef Sebastien Rubis
If you’re talking about fine dining in Luang Prabang, you’re talking about Rosewood Luang Prabang — and most certainly about culinary director Sebastien Rubis.

The Plain of Jars in Laos Officially Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
After more than 20 years of effort, UNESCO finally presented Laos with a certificate recognizing the Plain of Jars earlier this week.

Kong Lor Cave by Motorcycle on Laos’s Thakhek Loop
Kong Lor Cave is of the top intrepid destinations in central Laos and highlight of the Thakhek Loop, a 500 to 600 kilometer route best experienced by motorcycle.

Remote Lands Hot Winter Pick: Luang Prabang for the Rosewood
Luang Prabang is becoming a Southeast Asia travel staple, but the Rosewood Luang Prabang is the best reason to put this Laos gem on your winter travel list.

The Bill Bensley Trail: Rosewood Luang Prabang
Travelogues from Remote Lands speaks with Bill Bensley about the Rosewood Luang Prabang, a game-changing luxury tented camp in the cultural heart of Laos.

The Bill Bensley Trail: Remote Lands Launches Luxury Tour with Star Designer
Last week Remote Lands announced The Bill Bensley Trail, a luxury tour throughout Southeast Asia with star designer and architect Bill Bensley, taking place from February 16 to March 1, 2020.