Laos is full of colorful festivals and celebrations happening all the time. Stay up to date on events going on around the country and join in the fun! Boun Khao Kai Noy – Xieng Khouang – 5-8 Nov Celebrating one of the province’s most popular products, a small grain variety...
For a culinary finale to your Lao meal, Naam Vaan is a perfect choice. Arguably the most popular Lao dessert, Naam Vaan is a sweet, thick broth comprising a selection of finely picked fruits and other sweet additions like jelly, beans, and sweet corn in coconut milk. While a typical Naam Vaan...
Explore a fresh addition to the Vientiane culinary landscape. Vientiane has long been known as a foodie paradise. With its extensive array of restaurants catering to every taste, from local and regional food, to an abundance of international restaurants, visitors to Vientiane, together...
For over a decade, American historian Phil Jablon has been documenting stand-alone cinemas throughout Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand as a window into the cultural heritage of the past. These were previously the centers of communities and represent fine examples of 20th century architecture....
Slow down to experience the dreamy pace of island life When I first visited Si Phan Don, which literally translates to Four Thousand Islands, I had the feeling that the pace of life in the rest of Laos might be a little fast. Here is where I came to understand the true meaning of ‘sabai-sabai’...