Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos - Travel Video.

DVD. Globe Trekker Video. The Southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Malaysia and Laos have long been major destinations on the backpacking route. Their lush tropical rainforests, glorious beaches and remote tropical islands are now attracting more mainstream travelers. Laos however remains the forgotten jewel of the Southeast. It is dreamily remote and unspoiled by tourism. Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey in Kuala Lumpur, heading up through the highlands to the glorious beaches of Southern Thailand. Ian Wright begins his journey in bustling Bangkok traveling North for a trek in Chiang Mai. From there he travels up the Mekong River into neighboring Laos. Length: 1 hour, 50 minutes Along the way: $_$_START_LIST ? Learn the popular art of Thai boxing ? Visit the Tong red light district in Phuket ? Witness the legacy of American bombing in Laos during the Vietnam War ? Go trekking in the jungle with traditional hunters from the remote Temenggor region ? Sample the local cuisine and haggle with the women at the Damnoen Saduak floating market $_$_END_LIST