Laos
Bianca and Holly were poisoned while partying in Laos. They lay alone for 24 hours
Two teenagers from Melbourne’s bayside suburbs, best friends Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, are on life support in hospitals in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning.
- by Cassandra Morgan and Alex Crowe
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Tripologist: Is five days enough to see both Siem Reap and Luang Prabang?
“I have five days after landing in Siem Reap and wondering if there is enough to do or should I fly to Luang Prabang for a few days?”
- by Michael Gebicki
Five of the world’s best new (or revamped) train journeys
A new version of the Orient Express, an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.
- by Tim Richards
An expert expat’s tips for Luang Prabang, Laos
Heading to a party in Laos? There is one dish that will definitely be on the table.
- by Belinda Jackson
New retro-style ship features largest cabins on the Upper Mekong
Float down the Mekong and back in time on the newly-built Heritage Line Anouvong with a stylish nod to yesteryear.
- by Julietta Jameson
Nine must-do highlights of Luang Prabang, Laos
Among many achievements, a new train travelling at up to 160 km/h cuts the connection between Vientiane and Luang Prabang from six hours to two.
- by Mark Daffey
Inside the town the CIA dubbed ‘the most secret place on Earth’
From this tiny place in Laos, the US conducted its Secret War against the Viet Cong in an effort to ‘stem the tide of communism’.
- by Kurt Johnson
The secret underground city the US tried to bomb out of existence
In Laos’ Viengxay, there are underground administrative buildings, houses, banks, schools and an immense theatre.
- by Kurt Johnson
Luang Prabang to Vientiane by train: New railway cuts six-hour journey to two
It takes less than two hours to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by rail for about $40. By road, that same journey would take six or seven hours.
- by Mark Daffey
Airport review: Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos is no Changi - bring a good book
No Wi-Fi, no massage chairs, few shops. If you're catching a flight from Vientiane come prepared.
- by Mark Daffey
Vientiane, Laos things to do: Travel tips from expert expat Jen Redden
You have to embrace the bor pen nyang, the "it'll be all right" or "never mind" attitude.
- by Belinda Jackson
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