Insiders' Guide to Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Experience local festivals, explore ancient cities, and discover these countries off the beaten track.
Our local insiders share their insights on the most incredible experiences to be had in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Find out where and when to go, the best cultural festivals, golden temples, where to hike, eat and where you might spot a rare Irrawaddy dolphin on the Mekong River.
Featured in this guide:
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Visas and border crossing tips
How to make border crossings run as smooth as possible.
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Cultural festivals year-round
Where, when and how to join in the fun of cultural celebrations.
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Delicious street food
Vietnamese pho, Laos
kaipen or Cambodian baisach chrouk , anyone? -
Sustainable travel tips
Choose sustainable tours, cut out
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Travel safety and common scams
How to avoid pickpocket theft, con-artist trickery, and staying safe.
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Adventure activities
From sandboarding, kayaking
and hiking, to snorkeling and scuba diving.
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The journey to the Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Vietnam’s most eccentric temple, is pee-in-your-pants terrifying. The harrowing trek starts at the Dalat railway station and involves rumbling along rusted tracks on an old train, careening toward steep mountain passes and ending up in the sleepy hamlet of Trai Mat.
Leslie Nguyen-Okqu
World Nomads contributor
World Nomads contributor
