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Pork larb at Porkfat.

This harmonious dish is one of Asia’s greatest gifts to the world

The phrase “meat salad” isn’t all that appetising. And yet, laab is a spectacular cornucopia of flavours, all in perfect harmony.

  • Ben Groundwater

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Holly Morton-Bowles (left) and Bianca Jones died after a mass drink poisoning in Laos.

‘Absolute injustice’: Melbourne families slam $185 fines after teens’ methanol poisoning deaths

The fathers of Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones say the fines are an insult to their daughters, who died after drinking contaminated alcohol in Laos.

  • Annika Smethurst
Watching the river go by.

The floating boutique hotel offering a luxe new way to see Laos

“If the cruise is as luxurious as the Mekong is long, I’ll come,” says the author’s mother.

  • Penny Watson
Jeow bong... the spice paste from Laos that became a dish in its own right.

This spicy Asian paste turns rice into snack perfection

Some sauces and condiments are so good they become dishes in their own right. And now we have another to add to the list.

  • Ben Groundwater
Foreign tourists leave on a vehicle after having food and beer in a bar with restaurant in Vang Vieng.

Six tourists died in this village. No one here seems in a hurry to find out why

Zach Hope reports from Vang Vieng, where cheap alcohol is plentiful but answers about what killed six people, including two Australians, are harder to find.

  • Zach Hope
Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles are fighting for life in a Thai hospital.

Bianca and Holly were poisoned while partying in Laos. They lay alone for 24 hours

Two teenagers from Melbourne’s bayside suburbs, best friends Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, are on life support in hospitals in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning.

  • Cassandra Morgan and Alex Crowe
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Three days is plenty of time to take in Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples of Siem Reap.

Tripologist: Is five days enough to see both Siem Reap and Luang Prabang?

“I have five days after landing in Siem Reap and wondering if there is enough to do or should I fly to Luang Prabang for a few days?”

  • Michael Gebicki
Acrtic Circle Express Train crosses Lylling Bridge

Five of the world’s best new (or revamped) train journeys

A new version of the Orient Express, an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.

  • Tim Richards
The best view over Luang Prabang.

An expert expat’s tips for Luang Prabang, Laos

Heading to a party in Laos? There is one dish that will definitely be on the table.

  • Belinda Jackson
Cruising the Mekong on the Heritage Line Anouvong ... “an element of the untamed”.

New retro-style ship features largest cabins on the Upper Mekong

Float down the Mekong and back in time on the newly-built Heritage Line Anouvong with a stylish nod to yesteryear.

  • Julietta Jameson