Inside the Laos party town where backpackers die
The Story - En podcast av The Times
With six backpackers dead from suspected methanol poisoning, how did the remote town of Vang Vieng become the go-to destination for gap year hedonism, and will anything be done to close down the bars selling mushrooms, moonshine and opium?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia Editor, The Times and the Sunday Times Alasdair Gill, chef and journalist.Host: Manveen RanaClips: Lucy Davidson/TikTok; 10 News First.Photo: Getty Images Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
