Laos InspirAsian travel blog

The realities of unexploded ordnance, the work of MAG and how travel can help

Nick | 25th April 2022

Help us spread the message and raise support for MAG's work in Laos with their campaign Unlock the Land.

7 of the most romantic places to visit in Laos

Guest author | 17th July 2019

If you’re looking for a romantic Asia holiday away from the beaten track, we recommend heading to Laos. Why? Our Destination Specialists spill the beans...

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Food you must try in Laos

Guest author | 20th June 2019

Our Laos specialists shared some of their top tips for where and what to eat on your Laos holiday, and made everyone in the Selective Asia office very hungry…

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Four of the best river cruises in Laos

Guest author | 30th May 2019

Our Laos Specialists pick a few of their favourite boat trips and cruises to - ahem - launch your imagination...

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Laos beach alternatives

Guest author | 9th May 2019

Our Laos Specialists have shared their favourite beach alternatives to make your Laos holiday complete...

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Best places to visit in Laos with kids

Guest author | 25th April 2019

Laos is a great place to travel with kids of all ages, allowing you to combine wildlife watching and jungle adventures with laid-back city wanders, river cruises and even ‘beach’ time...

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Team travel journal: Lionel and Aaron in Laos

Lionel | 19th July 2018

Laos specialists Lionel and Aaron head into the Laotian countryside to describe how things have changed - if they've changed at all - since they first visited decades ago...

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Living with unexploded ordnance in Laos

Guest author | 31st May 2018

It's a little too easy to view the 1960s as old news, but Laotians still live amongst unexploded ordnance (known as UXO) from the Vietnam War era. We’re taking a small group of clients to see Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in action in Laos, soon, so we wanted to learn about living with the UXO...

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