With the world feeling more volatile than ever, especially after the most recent turmoil in the Middle East, itchy-footed travellers could be forgiven for cooling their heels untill things calm down.

At least eight people were killed Saturday (Jun 21) when a hot air balloon with 21 passengers caught fire in southern Brazil, ...

Stepping off the beat, Vang Vieng in Laos is an ideal spot for a serene hot-air balloon adventure. The towering limestone karsts, sprawling paddy fields, and the sparkling Nam Song River below offer ...

Often regarded as the second gem of Laos, Vang Vieng is the spot for travellers looking to experience the country’s stunning natural landscapes and adventure activities, and Amari Vang Vieng offers ...

In 2011, Vang Vieng’s hospital recorded 27 tourist deaths. In 2012, Melbourne teen Daniel Eimutis died while zip-lining along the river. He went underwater and never resurfaced.

The footage was captured in Vang Vieng, a town in the northwest region of Laos. Text overlaid on the video sets the tone, saying: "When your hot air balloon landing doesn't go quite as planned." ...

Vang Vieng, once famous for its raucous parties, has weathered various scandals over the years. The town was in the past known for “tubing,” where backpackers float along the Nam Song river on the ...

Vang Vieng, a town of around 25,000 people on the banks of the Nam Song River in central Laos, has for decades been a firm fixture on the so-called "Banana Pancake Trail" – the backpacker path ...

For Vang Vieng’s tourism industry, a crucial economic driver for the region, the poisonings have had an immediate effect, locals say. “I did see a change in business since the incident, for sure.

As the sun slowly dips behind the jagged peaks of Mount Nam Xay, a group of brightly coloured hot air balloons drift across the Vang Vieng valley. In the river below, young tourists laugh and ...