Laos

Vivid nature, voluptuous landscapes and a vibrant culture collide with a painful past and optimistic future to make Laos an enigmatic experience for the adventurous.
Mythological and religious statues at Wat Xieng Khuan Buddha park. Vientiane, Laos

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