Whether you’re planning on celebrating Lao New Year or just exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site, here’s what to know and where to go.

People wear down. Vacations to new locales become busy with itineraries peppered with cultural events and good intentions. Hopping off a 26-hour marathon bus ride from Hanoi, Vietnam to Laos, I wan… ...

What to do. For a truly wow-worthy experience, the Buddha Park (or Xiang Khouan) is a must-see. Giant, other-worldly statues tower over sightseers as they wander in awe through the grounds.

Poor (and expensive) flight access has traditionally played a key factor in skipping Laos on a South-east Asia trip. But that’s no longer an excuse, thanks to a new service from Bangkok to Luang ...