When it comes to steel fabrication, Whessoe is world class. Located on the outskirts of Vientiane at km16, Whessoe Lao’s workshop is a hive of activity. It is here that hydro mechanical equipment and design of items such as gates, penstocks, and stoplogs for the hydropower industry, as well as...
The ideal location at the confluence of hospitality and charm. Sitting on the terrace of the Viewpoint Restaurant and Café, gazing at local boats silently skimming across the confluence of the Mekong and Khan Rivers, you would almost forget that you are in a city. This restaurant, a part of...
Raising the bar on Luang Prabang’s artistic sensibilities. Luang Prabang has a chic new address for affordable luxury: Souphattra Hotel. Lovingly decorated with just the right amount of stylistic Lao touches, it is subdued enough not to be distracting but contributes to a unique artistic space...
Dress the part in Luang Prabang. Sao Sinh is the newest addition to Luang Prabang’s vibrant cultural tourism scene. Billing itself as the first “Rent and Roam” traditional clothing rental service in town, the shop stocks dozens of traditional skirts, blouses, trousers, sashes, jewelry, and...
Quality comes first at the Meuang Nong banana plantation. In Meuang Nong, banana plants sprawl as far as the eye can see, leafy and vibrant green, until they meet with the wild shrubbery of surrounding mountains. In the fields, one planter gingerly inspects a comb while another diligently takes...
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