Our mighty country still does not have a bullet train — but Laos does, despite being one of the poorest nations in the world.

In a vibrant display of cultural heritage, Hanoi’s relic sites of “Thang Long tu tran” (the four guarding temples of Thang ...

Laos, a place that feels stuck in time, is at the precipice of change. Backpackers found the country decades ago, drawn by staggeringly beautiful limestone mountains, elaborate Buddhist temples ...

These relationships allowed him to develop a deeper appreciation of Laos's cultural values, better understand Buddhism, and simultaneously deepen his Christian faith. Father Daniele emphasised the ...

elaborate Buddhist temples and an unhurried and inexpensive pace of life. Only the most intrepid travellers followed, as Laos, South-east Asia’s only landlocked country, operated few – and no ...

Travellers line up to board a train to northern Laos at the Vientiane Railway Station on Oct 21, 2024 in Vientiane, Laos.

VIENTIANE: Visitor infrastructure in Laos has strengthened in recent years with new hotels, improved highways and, most notably, a new train system that runs as fast as 160kmh and connects some of the ...

buddhism map stock videos & royalty-free footage Asian female tourist Excited to see Architecture inside the... Asian female tourist Excited to see Architecture inside the temple in Luang Prabang, ...