Once a little mountain kingdom, Laos’ skyline is punctuated by small temples, French-Indochinese villas and the fronds of exotic palm trees. On street-level, saffron-robed monks wander, the smells of spicy foods float up from street stalls and restaurants, and the air fills with the sound of other-worldly chants. Its capital, Luang Prabang, is still serene (thanks to sage laws that have allowed for wide streets, banned buses and trucks etc.) and even has a midnight curfew that guarantees peace and quiet at night. Here, we’ve compiled a bucket-list of must-see destinations within this often-overlooked slice of South East Asia that no serious traveler should leave without experiencing.

With its unbelievable natural beauty and otherworldly landscapes, it’s little wonder that New Zealand is one of the most popular filming locations on the planet. From The Hobbit to The Chronicles of Narnia, from King Kong to Pete’s Dragon, directors have found the scenery so cinematically appealing they’ve simply had to capture it on camera. However, no matter how beautiful New Zealand may look on the big screen, nothing can quite compare to a real life, up-close experience of this incredible county. Relive some of the greatest moments in movie history at these six must-see filming locations in New Zealand.

If you like fast fiddles, catchy choruses and snazzy cowboy boots, Nashville is the place for you. Whether you want to tap your toe, twizzle your hat, or simply sit back and soak it all in, the capital of Tennessee is also the beating heart of the country music scene. Don’t take our word for it though, just look at some of the bands that have made their name in Music City. From rock majesty like Kings of Leon to Jack White (whose Third Man Records is based here), there’s honky tonks and story songs on almost every street of this big, southern river town. With so many music joints to choose from, we’ve picked out some of the best places to listen to live music in Nashville.