In this eye-opening video filmed in the picturesque landscapes of Vang Vieng, Laos, we explore the sad reality of elephant tourism. Learn why riding elephants can be harmful to these gentle giants and ...

Laos has tried to rebrand Vang Vieng as less of a party destination. In 2012, the government closed down many of the cheap bars that catered to the backpacker crowd and pivoted toward becoming ...

Laos has tried to rebrand Vang Vieng as less of a party destination. In 2012, the government closed down many of the cheap bars that catered to the backpacker crowd and pivoted toward becoming ...

Vang Vieng, a town of around 25,000 people on the banks of the Nam Song River in central Laos, has for decades been a firm fixture on the so-called "Banana Pancake Trail" – the backpacker path ...

Four people died — including a teenager — and another 19-year-old remains in critical condition as authorities say drinks in the popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng, Laos, were spiked with ...

Join us as we explore the culinary scene of Vang Vieng in search of the best pizza in town! In this video, we visit local pizzerias to discover what makes their pizzas truly stand out. From unique ...

At least 6 tourists dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos 00:30. Vang Vieng, Laos — A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died in ...

A woman carries a baby as she walks by the Nana Backpack hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Anupam Nath / AP ...

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — The deaths of six foreign tourists linked to a suspected mass methanol poisoning has thrown a spotlight on a small town ...

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — The deaths of six foreign tourists linked to a suspected mass methanol poisoning has thrown a spotlight on a small town in Southeast Asia that has worked hard in ...

Vang Vieng: What to know about the Laos backpacker town at center of suspected methanol poisonings ...