Holly Bowles

Party town Vang Vieng turns deadly: Six young tourists die from methanol poisoning

For Australian friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, their overseas adventure was their first big trip, filled with dreams and excitement. Like many 19-year-olds, they decided to explore Southeast Asia.

According to the BBC, after months of saving up, the two girls arrived in Laos on November 12, reaching the tourist town of Vang Vieng.