Laos’ secret jungle retreat Nam Kat Yorla Pa is a little secret. This jungle retreat, once fairly remote, is only 25 minutes by road from Muang Xai railway station. It’s the perfect weekend getaway from Luang Prabang, 45 minutes down the line. Tucked into tropical forest, the hideaway offers everything from gorgeous pool villas to […]
Wind down at a coffee shop in Vientiane Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is famed for its cultural and historical tourist attractions, dazzling with elegance and of superlative value to Laos what with Patuxay, a monument to the independence from French colonialism, and That Luang, an ancient and sacred site symbolic of the Lao nation […]
Get off the beaten path and rediscover Luang Prabang One of Luang Prabang’s most iconic and impressive structures is being refurbished. The old steel and wooden bridge built by the French in the 1920s when Luang Prabang was part of Indochina is now clocking up a hundred years in age. It used to be only […]
New art makes this old town sparkle Oh there she is! I cried as I came around the corner and face to face with a beautiful woman, her ornately patterned silk scarf flying in the wind and encircling a small window. I had just left two blue dinosaurs, their gruesome smiles towering over me, and […]
Discover the natural beauty within The Rock Viewpoint at Phou Pha Marn, with its fascinating itinerary of zip lines, spider nets, and canopy walks, has become a must-do experience in Laos. Located in The Phou Hin Boun National Protected Area in Khammouan Province, a remote region of breathtaking vistas, and rare animals in Central Laos. […]
Traveling is a great way to learn about other cultures, try new foods, and make unforgettable memories. Yet tourism can also have negative impacts on the environment and local communities. As responsible travelers, we can minimize these impacts and leave a positive mark on the places we visit. One way to achieve this is by […]
All about the monkhood in Luang Prabang Visitors to Luang Prabang are enchanted by the sight of many charming temples scattered around the peninsula. The fact that there are more than 35 temples in the UNESCO heritage zone alone illustrates how important Buddhism is in Laos. Monks in their orange robes are a common sight […]
1. Khop — Into the Wild Phou Pha Daeng (Red Cliff), Khop District’s highest peak and the 2,200-ha Phou Pha Daeng Mountain Conservation Area’s centerpiece, rises 1,488 meters above the 10-km-long ridge in the heart of the district. Along with two fascinating caves, the conservation area is home to deer, tigers, bears, monkeys, and a […]
Discover the Unknown Jewel of the North A colorful mix of fact and folklore reveal Sayaboury’s past, which reaches back some 700 years. Most religious and natural sites have an interesting history embellished by legend. Ethnic diversity also marks Sayaboury, including small communities of rarely seen Phrai and Iu Mien. A journey to Sayaboury may […]
The Lao New Year, also known as Pi Mai, is Laos’ largest celebration and observed nationwide. It is customarily a time for purification and rejuvenation, but it is also an opportunity for everyone to let loose and party nonstop for three days like only Lao people can. Towns and cities all throughout Laos come alive […]
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