Laos Travel Stories Articles

Suntan Laotian – Laos

John M. Edwards becomes bronzed as a Buddha in Laos.

Lounging Around in Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang, Laos

Joe Ehrlich fends off beetles, backpackers and other obnoxious sorts in Laos.

So Lao, you can’t get under it – Laos

Joe Ehrlich vists the best example of Lao kitsch.

Writing From Afar – Phonsavan, Xiang Khouang province, Laos

Patrick Smith tours the land of one million elephants and supposedly as many smiles.

The two sides of the coin…Crossing into Laos – Laos and Thailand

There are sides to the story of going from Chiang Mai, Thailand to Luang Prabang – the romantic side and the realistic side. Joann Peach thinks you need both sides to really understand the adventure s

Arrested in Laos – Laos

In Laos, Steven Sandler finds himself in jail for sleeping with a local woman.

The Gateway to Laos – Laos Border Crossing

Is $40, a suit and a visa enough to get Lydia Brown into Laos?

The Farang Roll – Laos

Ever wonder how the “Farang Roll” came about? Andy Isaacson knows – because he created it!

Dialogue in the Dark – Laos

David Michael Gary is stuck in a Loatian cave with

Laos – Land of the Million Elephants (Pre-trip)

Introduction
“Why Laos?”, I was asked many times before I left for my trip. As a friend of unconventional travel, good Asian food and warm climate, the decision was quickly made. Inspired by the beauty of northern Thailand some years ago, I decided to travel again to this region.

Laos is the least developed of [...]