Laos

Laos often feels like Southeast Asia’s quieter sibling. Nestled between Vietnam and Thailand, it’s easy to overlook on a map. Yet, for those who take the time to visit, it offers a richness of culture, stunning natural beauty, and a pace of life that feels like a deep exhale. But Laos hasn’t always been seen …

Our visit to Luang Prabang brought forth complex emotions. These unanswered questions provided the opportunity to seek what Lincoln referred to as “the better angels of our nature.” As seen from the window seat, Northern Thailand’s flat dry landscape gave way to lush, velvety mountains cloaked in deep gem-like shades of malachite and emerald. The …