‘Empty and Numb’: Laos Methanol Poisoning Survivor Mourns Friend a Year On

‘Empty and numb’: Laos methanol poisoning survivor mourns friend a year on

No one has been held accountable after six tourists died from drinking tainted shots at the Nana Backpackers Hostel last November.

Six Tourists Died in Laos after Drinking Methanol-tainted Alcohol

The deaths of six young tourists in Laos from suspected methanol poisoning have sent shockwaves through the backpacking community and prompted governments worldwide to issue urgent travel warnings about consuming alcohol in Southeast Asia. Whilst the tragedy has raised legitimate safety concerns, experts say tourists can still travel safely by following basic precautions. The incident occurred in mid-November in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacking…