The term descanso originally referred to a stopping place between the rural church, where a funeral was held, and the cemetery. It was a resting place for the pallbearers. Descanso means rest. In New Mexico, descansos are protected by law; ...
Map of Laos. Cut off from the outside world for decades, Laos is one of Southeast Asiaâs most intriguing destinations. Whether you feel like trekking through little-visited hill-tribe villages, or finding your own slice of paradise on one of thousands of tropical islands, let our map of Laos below guide you through this beguiling country.
Dry season in Laos. Laos' dry season has two distinct sub-sections -- first comes the cool dry season and then comes the hot dry season -- the former is one of the most popular times to visit Laos, the later less so. The cool dry season runs from November to February and the hot dry season from March to April.