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lush greenery with the steep, towering karst cliffs of Laos poking up in the background

Which Way Should You Do the Thakhek Loop?

Which way should you do the Thakhek Loop? Clockwise, counter-clockwise. Or neither, perhaps? The Thakhek Loop is one of the best adventures that the beautiful country of Laos has to offer. Towering cliffs and limestone formations, caves, and vibrant rice fields highlight the 450 kilometer loop, which generally takes between 3-5 days to complete. I’m

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exterior of slow boat on the banks of the mekong river in Laos

Should you do the Slow Boat to Laos with a Tour in 2025?

The slow boat to Laos. A two-day journey down the Mekong River, snaking down from the border with Northern Thailand to the old Laotian capital of Luang Prabang. Many call it a backpacker rite of passage. Others call it a nightmare. Truth is, it’s a bit of both. Over the past few years, it’s become

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