Remote Laos – known in antiquity as Lane Xang (Land of a Million Elephants) – has an appeal few countries can match, while the magnitude of Cambodia’s awe-inspiring Angkor Wat complex is perhaps unrivalled in South East Asia. Now is the time to visit these two little-visited nations and experience their serene beauty and unique culture, as tourism is still in its infancy. Entering Laos from North Thailand across the mighty Mekong, you’ll join a local riverboat and journey south to stunning Luang Prabang, from where you’ll explore hilltribe villages. From the laid-back capital of Vientiane you’ll travel to Phnom Penh, vibrant capital of neighbouring Cambodia and then finally, the highlight of your trip, a visit to the breathtaking Angkor Wat, deep in the heart of neighbouring Cambodia.
