Luang Prabang may be one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but this wasn’t always the case As coveted destinations go, you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a town that fits the bill better than Luang Prabang. The perfectly preserved former royal capital of Laos is nestled in...
Tobacco has long been a feature of the agricultural landscape of Laos, but the early native varieties had several uses other than smoking. Local tobacco leaves were burnt during funeral ceremonies, and farmers also used the smoke as an insect repellant when working outside, especially during...
A slow cruise down the Mekong is a beautiful revelation, The rainy season isn’t lauded as the best time to visit Laos. The roads are muddy and it rains daily. The river swells and the clouds hang heavy over the dense green jungle. Not that this should stop you from visiting; there’s always a...
Saffron Coffee brings the cult of coffee to Luang Prabang, Top-notch riverside cafes have much to recommend them, but when it comes to Luang Prabang’s Saffron Coffee, everything starts with the coffee. From seedling to plant, from cherry to bean, from roaster to packaging, and from there to an...
In a country that is changing as fast as Laos, it can be comforting to see many traditions standing the test of time. The Lao sinh, a traditional garment regularly worn by Lao women from north to south, is a most vivid example. A sinh will usually adhere to a single, common design – a […]
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