How DMITH is transforming the hospitality industry in Laos Just outside Vientiane’s bustling downtown lies the newly-opened DFICT Mastery Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (DMITH), currently in a soft opening phase until the end of October. Established by the acclaimed hospitality training...
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...
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...
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....
Cultural Threads Oudone Precious Silk, based in Vientiane, has been creating high-quality garments based on Lao heritage knowledge and aesthetics since 2001. It was formed by a mother and daughter duo, Oudone and Vanida, who resided in France for several decades. Oudone returned to Vientiane in...
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