Here are some things you missed while you were away It’s been a long time since Laos was able to welcome foreign visitors to the country, but we are delighted to have you back. 777 days of closure is a long time, so while you were away, Laos has been developing some new tourist sites, […]
Kouang Si Falls is a haven for flora and fauna Locals often tell you with a nudge and wink when you visit Laos that there is a local water-fall you must visit. For a country full of them, and some spectacular to begin with, it can be hard to work up the enthusiasm for yet […]
Journey to the land of myths and legends Lao folklore is rich in history and tradition. One classic tale is Sithon and Manola, which tells the story of Thao Sithon, a Lao prince, who fell in love with Manola. They married and were separated by war. The story follows their attempts to reunite....
Travel before the era of smartphones In 2005, I first made the four-hour journey from Luang Prabang to Meuang Ngoi standing on the back of a crowded songthaew. The covered truck sped through the mountains, careened around corners, and swerved to miss goats in the road. I nearly fell off –...
This remote province has plenty to delight every visitor The northeastern province of Houaphan is truly an unseen area of Laos, and its remote location means it has not become too touristed. The province is full of spectacular scenery from rugged mountains to beautiful waterfalls to unusual...
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