Laos
‘I Don’t Trust Him’: The Women Battling the World’s Forgotten Sexual Health Crisis
Stigma around using contraception before marriage and the belief that only sex workers contract STIs is driving a sexual health crisis in Laos, and a new railway connecting into China could make things even worse.
Researchers Find Tooth in Cave That May Belong to Extinct Human Group
Denisovan fossils are incredibly rare, with researchers still trying to piece together what this ancient extinct human looked like and how it lived.
‘I Don’t Know What Normal Is Anymore’: One Woman’s Search for Her Kidnapped Husband
“I wish I had gone up to hug him,” she recalls of the last time she saw him on that December evening in 2012. Today, she’s still fighting for answers.
Millions of Pills and Tons of Meth Make Up Asia’s Biggest Ever Drug Seizure
Drug busts in and around Asia’s Golden Triangle have exploded in recent months, with this week’s record haul the latest indication of a larger trend.
Powerful Photos of What Was Left Behind by America's Secret War in Laos
In her series, Operation Palace Dog, photographer Sadie Wechsler looks for ways to capture the veiled impact of American power in Laos.
This Designer Is Using Streetwear to Get People Hyped About Laotian Food
Salong Namsa's new brand Laos Supply strikes a chord with Laotian youth who want to rep their culture and cuisine through clothes.
Seven Places on Earth Where You Can Travel for $25 a Day or Less
When you know where to go and how to cut costs, international travel can be cheap. Here are some affordable options to inspire you to dig out your passport and start planning your next trip.
Cheap Places to Travel in 2018 Where Your Dollar Stretches Further
Skip overpriced cities where a cup of coffee costs more than a steak dinner back home. Here are six places you'll actually want to visit this summer that don't cost a fortune.
Bananacoin Is a Real-Life Cryptocurrency—and People Are Actually Buying It
Developers say that in addition to being a good investment, banana prices are also easy enough for our parents to understand. OK.
Bananacoin Is a Real-Life Cryptocurrency—and People Are Actually Buying It
Developers say that in addition to being a good investment, banana prices are also easy enough for our parents to understand. OK.
In Laos, People Are Recycling Bombs from the Vietnam War into Jewelry
Local artisans and two women with very different connections to the bombings in Laos have come together to clear contaminated land and improve the local economy.
In Laos, People Are Recycling Bombs from the Vietnam War into Jewelry
Local artisans and two women with very different connections to the bombings in Laos have come together to clear contaminated land and improve the local economy.