Laos Silk Weaving Up Close
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Lao people have been weaving these colorful threads for more than 1,000 years with silk made from mulberry leaf-fed silk worms.
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Dinner at the Rosewood Luang Prabang with Chef Sebastien Rubis
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Ultra-luxe and Adventure in Laos with Remote Lands
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Compared to places like Cambodia and Thailand, Laos is an untraveled backwater in Southeast Asia; check out a few of Remote Lands’ signature journeys.
Settha Palace: Vientiane’s Tried-and-True Indochina Hideaway for Luxury Travelers
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There is one properly luxurious hotel in Vientiane: Settha Palace. Laurel Tuohy sits down with general manager Hala Krimi to learn what makes this colonial haunt so charming.
Laos: Waterfalls of the Bolaven Plateau
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The Bolaven Plateau just east of Pakse in Laos is perhaps most famous for its coffee, but for hikers who aren’t afraid of heights, there are incredible waterfalls to be found.
Si Phan Don: Kayaking the 4,000 Islands of Laos and Cambodia
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It wasn’t until recently that kayakers mapped the waterways of Si Phan Don – the “4,000 Islands” of the Mekong’s lower reaches. Kayaker John McMahon goes exploring.
5 Ways to Nourish Your Soul in Luang Prabang
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You can go for the animals or the plush hotels, but many who go to Luang Prabang are looking to recharge their soul and this ancient capital has more than enough options.