Laos - Travelling up north, to Nong Khiaw •1 min read Image Tour leader, Tara, has sent back a few photos and thoughts from Laos after travelling on the recent Indochina Encompassed tour - enjoy!Image Not too many travellers make it up to Nong Khiaw and get to see the stunning mountainous landscapes of the north of Laos. But they should!Nong Khiaw region provides some amazing hiking experiences as well as leisurely walks along the terraced rice paddy fields.Cruising along the Nam Ou river will reward you with breathtaking scenery and warm-hearted encounters with friendly villagers.About one hour upstream from Nong Khiaw, you will find the sleepy town of Muang Ngoi. It's a place where daily routine revolves around community life, chickens and cows are an ubiquitous part of streetlife and kids play with whatever they can find.And friendly foreigners are welcomed to participate in local life.Image Let yourself be surprised by Lao community life's creativity and optimism. Put the beautiful north region and Nong Khiaw on top of your 'to visit in Laos' list! Speak with a destination specialistFriendly, dedicated people who care as much about your trip as you do.Get in touchDownload a brochure Share thisfacebooktwitterlinkedinemail You may also like Vietnam Field notes: From Pu Bin to Pu Luong – Vietnam’s rural reaches Travel writer Dan Stables recounts his recent trip to Pu Bin and Pu Luong, in the Mai Chau hills of Vietnam. Vietnam Field notes: A visit to the Con Dao islands By Lorna Parkes – executive editor, National Geographic Traveller While the southern island of Phu Quoc has become a regular feature on Vietnam itineraries, there’s an archipelago even further south that still hardly gets a look in: Con Dao. There are 16 islands in this small group, but only one that’s inhabited... South Korea Four destinations to visit in 2025 if you’re looking for a cultural adventure Looking for inspiration for your next cultural adventure? Our team of travel experts have rounded up four destinations we’re excited about in 2025. Places alive with energy, culture, and slices of local life you should experience this year if, for you, time away from the norm is not an option, but a necessity...