Vientiane, Laos
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When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
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Vientiane, Laos
When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
Vientiane, Laos
The site of an ancient city pillar that was lost and rediscovered.
Vientiane, Laos
This Khmer temple is named after a young woman who sacrificed herself to protect the city from a disastrous deluge.
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This mesmerizing, colorful structure looks like a tent made from stained glass.
Vientiane, Laos
This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.
Vientiane, Laos
An ancient jungle temple carved into a rocky overhang of the Dane Soung Plateau.
Laos
A mysterious, hidden cluster of Buddha sculptures carved into the rocks.
Luang Prabang, Laos
These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Abandoned limestone cave was once a sacred place of worship.
Ban Long, Laos
Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.
Ban Long, Laos
This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A non-profit that uses the impressive smelling abilities of African Pouched Rats to find and clear unexploded land mines.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A Guinness World Record-holding social enterprise whose shows don't shy away from heavy themes.
Ratanak Mondul, Cambodia
A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.