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Dogsledding in Quebec, From $2,258
Drive your own team of Siberian huskies around the Charlevoix region of eastern Quebec, where dense forests, icy waters, and snowcapped mountains dominate the landscape.
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Laos: Tour du Jour
Exploring the lost cave city of Laos.
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May 2008 issue
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For nine years during the Vietnam War, approximately 23,000 Laotians hid from American forces in the Viengxay caves, creating an elaborate city—complete with a hospital and a theater—in the 486 limestone caverns and 155 miles of tunnels. Seven of the caves have been opened to the public. English-speaking guides lead three-hour walking or biking tours, during which you'll see the dwellings of former Communist leaders, still stocked with uniforms and emergency oxygen pumps. Lao Air (lao-air.com) runs twice-weekly 80-minute flights to Xam Nua, in the Houaphanh province, from Vientiane. 011-856/64-314-321, from $3.
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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