The name “Shangri-La” has evoked a mythical remote mountainous place of peace, happiness, and eternal youth, ever since was first used in the 1933 novel “Lost Horizon” by James Hilton. The name has since become synonymous with paradise or utopia. While mythical at the...
A New Standard for Sustainable Tourism In an era where travel and tourism are rapidly evolving, sustainability is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. The Lasting Laos certification, with its comprehensive and customized standards, is setting a new standard for sustainable...
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...
Get off the beaten path and rediscover Luang Prabang One of Luang Prabang’s most iconic and impressive structures is being refurbished. The old steel and wooden bridge built by the French in the 1920s when Luang Prabang was part of Indochina is now clocking up a hundred years in age. It...
New art makes this old town sparkle Oh there she is! I cried as I came around the corner and face to face with a beautiful woman, her ornately patterned silk scarf flying in the wind and encircling a small window. I had just left two blue dinosaurs, their gruesome smiles towering over me, and...
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