The U.S. Ambassador preserves the Plain of Jars In the misty mountains of northeastern Laos lies a high plateau with a cool, dry climate unlike any other in Laos. The weather isn’t the only unique feature of Xieng Khouang; it is also the home of mysterious stone jars crafted by an ancient...
Recently, a group of Lao photographers embarked on a very ambitious adventure on motorbikes and in 4WD vehicles from Vientiane to Don Khon and back over a very difficult route during the rainy season. The aim was to highlight domestic travel within southern Laos in a new and ambitious way while...
As my car ascends the hillock called Phou Vao, or “Kite Hill”, I arrive at the most charming hotel in Luang Prabang, or perhaps even Laos. Checking in at this sanctuary of peace and comfortable luxury feels akin to arriving at home. Stepping out, I notice at once that service standards here are...
Across the river lies a new adventure Looking for the perfect day out? Across from Luang Prabang lies the town of Xieng Maen and the district of Chomphet. Many visitors overlook this area but its charms and history are impressive and you are likely to have the place to yourself. To get to...
The rooftop of the rejuvenated Lao Chaleun Rama Laos’ second city, situated on the Mekong at a major crossroads linking Thailand and Vietnam, Savannakhet has been influenced by many different cultures. The province is also the country’s most populous and is a significant area of natural...
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