The Academy Training Hotel and Restaurant The Academy Training Hotel and Restaurant in Vang Vieng has recently opened and is now welcoming guests for overnight stays, meals, and hosting meetings and workshops. The Academy is part of Vientiane Province Technical College, offering students of tourism and hospitality programs a unique practical training environment in the […]
Lao’s highest provincial capital is also highly unique Right up in the far north of Laos, amid spectacular mountain scenery, you will find one of the most delightful little towns in all of Laos. It’s built on the side of Mount Phou Fa, some 1625 meters high, and the capital of the little-visited Phongsaly Province […]
Visiting Laos’ southernmost point On the map, the 4000 Islands looks like a huge knot stuck in the 4350 km pipe of the Mekong, straddling the borders of Laos and Cambodia. The geographical term for this is “archipelago” an extensive group of islands” Travelers’ tales are well established about this southernmost part of Laos, that […]
The historical symbol of Laos gets a brighter future In a tangled teak forest, a short drive from Luang Prabang, I cross a cold mountain stream behind a giant matriarch elephant and a trailing tot. Majestic Mahn leads the way through trickling water ahead of four-year-old baby Kit. I pinch myself. I can’t believe I’m […]
Check in to Souphattra Serviced Apartments Stepping out of the tropical heat in Vientiane’s diplomatic district into the cool marble lobby of Souphattra Serviced Apartments, It feels that I have been transported to a faraway place. I look around to get my bearings and realize this isn’t a dream. With a palette full of clean […]
One of Laos’ most photogenic provinces, Khammouan is blessed with stunning mountains, incredible caves, beautiful swimming spots, and interesting cultural sites to visit. The Khammouan Loop, created by the circuit of Routes 13, 12, 1E, and 8, provides a basis to begin exploring the history and beauty that exists here. Pha Katai A steep […]
When the water level falls, the ants eat the fish – when the water level rises, the fish eats the ants It’s a simple Lao saying packed with metaphorical implications but also serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of weather, climate, and seasons. The adage may also be a perfect metaphor for the […]
Discover the amazing wildlife that Laos has to offer The Annamite Mountains, which extend from northern Vietnam along the border area with Laos and south into the border between Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, is one of the richest regions of the world in terms of its fauna, flora, landscape, and cultural diversity. In Laos, the […]
Community improvement works from the ground up. Tobacco is a complex but rewarding crop to grow. There are many different stages of the growing cycle that require skill and dedication from the farmers who are committed to growing tobacco through contracts with Lao Tobacco Limited. Lao Tobacco Limited supports its farmer base with quality materials […]
Catch all the highlights on a grand tour of the south. Southern Laos is a diverse place with a myriad of sites to visit. There is something for everyone, from waterfalls, to history, to food, to nature, and culture, all tied together by the wide ribbon of the Mekong River. The warm-hearted and hospitable southern […]
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