Follow a wasp to an underground world Sometimes in life, one mundane task leads to something really spectacular. Over 100 years ago in the misty mountains of rural Oudomxay Province, a Khmu villager named Chuang went hunting in the forest. He caught a wasp and tied a small piece of cotton...
Luang Prabang’s most beautiful festival returns After 2 years of pared-down festivities due to the pandemic, the end of Buddhist Lent and Boun Lai Heua Fai (Fireboat Festival) will be in full swing this year after the country opened its borders in May. The full moon marking the end of Buddhist...
To ensure the country stays beautiful for future generations As travelers in Laos and around the world, it’s important to be considerate about our role in the ecosystem. To be responsible travelers, we must understand the risks and how to prevent them to minimize our footprints. It also...
Xieng Khouang’s tourist sites are a microcosm of Lao history Northeastern Laos is home to the Xieng Khouang Plateau, an area that has borne witness to (and the brunt of) the ambitions of various peoples who have dominated the area. History blends here in a juxtaposition of the ancient and the...
Ancient Buddha statues in Pak Ou Cave overlooking the Mekong River Explore Pak Ou and go deeper into the past The Pak Ou Caves are one of the most popular tourist sites in Laos and sit where the Ou River converges with the Mekong just north of Luang Prabang. While traveling to this site can...
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