Phonsavan actually means ‘Hills of Paradise’ in the Lao language and this is a great place to come if you want to see a more rural side of the country.
This part of Laos is known, rather surprisingly, for its cowboy culture and you will find real life Lao cowboys here who dress in Stetsons and rear cattle on the lush plains around Phonsavan.
This is also a good jumping off point to visit spots like the Plain of Jars which is a gorgeous natural structure that is so-named as the pillars resemble jars.
Ngapali is one of the most beautiful tropical beaches on the Bay of Bengal ...
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Once a week, the quiet town of Bac Ha becomes a hub of culture and trade ...
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Shwemawdaw Paya got its name, the Great Golden God, because the glittering ...
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Vang Vieng is a riverside town, located in central Laos about a 4 hour bus ...
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As enthralling as the temples of Angkor may be, there are lots of other ...
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