The attractive south-east Asian capital with no attractions
Hang loose, eat well, and wander at will: the mantra for the best way to enjoy Vientiane.
Vientiane, Laos
Increasing Sunshine
Mon
Increasing Sunshine
31°
19°
Tue
Increasing Sunshine
31°
21°
Wed
Mostly Sunny
30°
19°
Thu
Cloud Increasing
30°
19°
Fri
Mostly Sunny
31°
20°
World-heritage-listed Luang Prabang in luxury
Ditch the backpacks for a luxury experience in Laos' world heritage listed city.
The hidden tombs of Laos
A tomb is covered in moss and lit by a single shaft of sunlight, like the backdrop for an Indiana Jones movie.
Immersed in culture, and whiskey
My host is prowling around the table, the bottle of home-brewed rice whiskey poised in his hand.
Beyond the cities: Asia's top 10 must-do excursions
From beaches to bays, mountains to caves, it's always worth stepping outside the capital cities, writes Kerry van der Jagt.
Gone tomorrow: the places you need to visit, right now
From the Galapagos to the Great Barrier Reef, there are some destinations you can't keep putting off for a visit, writes Michael Gebicki.
Mayhem-free: the new schoolies hotspots
With Schoolies Week less than two months away, Jane Reddy counts down the options beyond the Gold Coast - from extreme adventures and fun in the sun to getaways with a good cause and holidays with heart.
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