It’s hurts my travellers eyes to see the developments in Vang Vieng the last 13 years, it hurts even more to hear people have died there. The place which was in 2000 one of my tranquil kickback and relax spots during my worldtrip, has changed a lot

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/07/vang-vieng-laos-party-town

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/120207/laos-tourism-vang-vieng-tubing

http://www.southeastasiabackpacker.com/newsflash-vang-vieng-laos-the-end-of-tubing-vang-vieng