How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA' A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.

In Laos, a Haven for Tubing Offers More Peace, Less Partying Vang Vieng in Laos once was known for its wild party scene. Now, the draws are river tubing and caves — though you can still dance on a table top.

In Laos, a Haven for Tubing Offers More Peace, Less Partying Vang Vieng in Laos once was known for its wild party scene. Now, the draws are river tubing and caves — though you can still dance on a table top.

Obama Visits Laos, Acknowledges Legacy of Secret Bombing Overseen by Hillary Clinton’s Pal Henry Kis Barack Obama today became the first sitting American president to visit Laos, a country whose modern history has been in large part defined by a U.S. f ...

Obama Pledges To Help 'Heal' Laos, Decades After U.S. Bombings In a historic visit, Barack Obama pledges to double funding to clear the many unexploded bombs in Laos, leftovers from the Vietnam War.

The everyday hero driving a van in Laos This is the story of a man that really inspired me to be a better person by showing me how little it takes and how many chances we do get everyday to help someone in need. A simple minivan ride fro…

A glimpse inside Sotto Sotto Ristorante, the scene of the Blake Griffin fight One doesn’t need to take a bite of what is widely considered Toronto’s best gnocchi to understand why Clippers star Blake Griffin wanted to dine at Sotto Sotto Ristorante on that regrettable night late last month.

Tom Parker Bowles on Laos Cafe: The Laos that roared Laotian cooking is one of the great undiscovered cuisines, and one near impossible to taste in the UK. Until last week. Laos Cafe is a pop-up from the folk behind Rosa’s Thai.

Laos: Life After the Bombs Laos is, per capita, the most heavily bombed nation on Earth. It’s also among the most resilient.

Northeastern Laos - spectacular Nong Khiaw! August, 2014 As it's the wet season and technically low season, the spectacular town of Nong Khiaw is a little quieter but still offers travellers a rustic village-like feel, embraced by incredibly...