Nature is plentiful if you know where to look! Yod Xouang Waterfall A s Laos’ center of government and business activities, Vientiane Capital seems to lack some of the natural tourist attractions found in other places around the country. But this isn’t true. Fascinating places abound within a...
Ring in the New Year – Lao Style In April, Laos partakes in the biggest and wettest street bash of the year. This is the main event of the holiday calendar and it’s an especially large event in Luang Prabang. It might seem strange to hold New Year in April but Laos follows a traditional […]
Journey deeper into southern Laos Most journeys to southern Laos include visits to the famous Wat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as the 4000 Islands in Champasak Province. But for a more eclectic holiday, visit Savannakhet and Salavan Provinces to see the lesser-known Heuan Hin (Stone...
The main sanctuary of Wat Phou, originally dedicated to Shiva, now is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The Wat Phou temple complex is a masterpiece of human creativity with its detailed artistic work and the symbolism of Hindu cosmology integrated with the natural landscape. The resulting...
Ancient stone jars at Plain of Jars Site 3 Xieng Khouang sits on a high plateau in the misty highlands of northeastern Laos and has a chilly, dry environment unlike any other in the country. It isn’t just famed for its weather; it’s also home to mysterious stone jars which are now...
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