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Get to know 4 dramatic waterfalls. I am exploring nature in terms of the classic elements of nature. This is a combined water and earth element....
Everything from Laos
Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, traversed by the Mekong River and known for its mountainous terrain and dense forests. It has a population of approximately 7.5 million. The capital, Vientiane, lies on the Mekong River border with Thailand. Laos was the centre of the powerful kingdom of Lan Xang from the 14th to the 18th century. It was a French protectorate and endured a civil war that led to the establishment of a communist government in 1975.
Today, it remains a one-party socialist republic. The economy is growing rapidly, driven by hydropower, mining, and tourism attracted to its natural landscapes and historic Buddhist temples. Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s least developed and most rural nations.
Laos is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as South and Southeast Asia. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Nature: 7 Strange Rock Formations
What do I mean by 7 strange rock formations? Well, the Earth’s surface is full of loose stones and boulders and solid rocks. Some have over the...
Nature: 10 Great Caves
A cave is a hollow place in the ground, often very deep but also quite small like a grotto. Here is a nice selection av 10 great caves. This...
Pictures from Laos
This is a collection of pictures from Laos, the result of a trip to the capital and also northern parts of the country. If you look up my articles...
The temple town of Luang Prabang, Laos
The temple town of Luang Prabang, Laos is what I like. A fascinating landscape and a beautiful city full of temples, high on the World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Laos (4) Tat Kuang Si
This is a video from the Tat Kuang Si waterfalls, which are situated a fairly short distance from Luang Prabang, Laos. This day the waterfall and...
VIDEO – Laos (3) Luang Prabang
This is a video from Luang Prabang, a wonderful city and no. 479 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Audio: Ethnic minority music of Southern Laos....
World Heritage #0479 – Luang Prabang
Temples, temples and more temples. Still, there is more to the town Luang Prabang in northern Laos than that. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Laos (2) Northbound bus
This video is from a northbound bus in Laos, from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. It crosses some high mountains and passes by small villages. Audio:...
Among backpackers in Vang Vieng, Laos
Being among backpackers in Vang Vieng, Laos, what was wrong? Entering a backpacker's haven on my own, twenty years older then the rest and what...
Vientiane, the capital of Laos
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, was my first stop on a visit to Laos and Cambodia. I hadn't been away from my family for many years, or in this part...
VIDEO – Laos (1) Vientiane – Pha That Luang
This video is from Pha That Luang, the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol of the country. Read the full story here....
