Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker destination in northern Laos, is at the center of an unfolding tragedy after several Western nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom ...

Located in the northern region of Laos, Vang Vieng is an incredibly picturesque city that has captured the hearts of thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Nestled amid towering limestone ...

The mother of a young backpacker that died of suspected methanol poisoning is campaigning for greater awareness of bootleg ...

The mother and travelling companion of one of six victims of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos is demanding the ... unwell while visiting the town of Vang Vieng – a popular stop on the ...

VANG VIENG, Laos--A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died in a hospital in Bangkok, her family said Friday, bringing the death toll in ...

The poisonings have had "an immediate effect" on Vang Vieng's tourism industry, a "crucial economic driver" in the region. A "critical factor" is the "absolutely abysmal" state of Laos's ...

Meanwhile, Laos finds itself increasingly in the gaze ... After a short stopover in the town of Vang Vieng, a favourite among backpackers, the journey continues through many tunnels but also ...

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Bowles and four other foreign tourists staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in the popular hotspot of Vang Vieng. The investigation into the tragedy remains ongoing, with Laos authorities ...

Scientists found an elusive 2-foot-long predator with a “dangerous” bite and discovered a new species in Laos, a study said. Photo from P. Brakels via Grassby-Lewis, Brakels, Maury, Sitthivong ...