Stories from the Mekong
Travel stories, practical guides, and food adventures from our Laos trips — Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and beyond.
These are our stories to you — from the places we've been, the food we've eaten, and the people who've shaped every trip. Written from real Laos travel since 2009.
Laos in the Green Season: Why the Rains Aren't the Dealbreaker You Think
Laos' wet season (May through October) gets a bad reputation that the reality doesn't always support. Here's what the green season actually looks like on the ground, which parts of Laos still work well, and who should seriously consider going.
Vang Vieng Reborn: From Party Town to Outdoor-Adventure Hub
Vang Vieng has changed. The tubing-and-chaos era is over — what's left is one of Laos' most spectacular karst landscapes with proper outdoor adventures, caves, and a town that's worth staying in for the right reasons.
The Slow Boat Down the Mekong: Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
Everything you need to know about the two-day slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang — what it's really like on board, how to book tickets, where to sleep in Pak Beng, and whether it lives up to the hype.
Welcome to Discover Laos
Introducing Discover Laos — honest travel guides with real prices, local tips, and personal experience across the land of a million elephants.