Big, bold and brash, Ho Chi Minh City has a creative side to offer those who choose to linger longer. Held within the snaking embrace of the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City is on the move. Its once low-rise skyline now pierced by the 258-meter Bitexco Financial Tower and super-tall 461-meter Landmark 81 signal […]
Since ancient times, the Lao lunar calendar has celebrated traditional holidays, one per month, in a cycle called Hit Sip Song (the twelve traditions). These are celebrated in different ways in different areas of the country, with some of these rituals nearly disappearing. Get a deeper look at how Lao people honor their customs and […]
Benny Omar navigates the movable feast of Vientiane Capital, a town of exciting cuisines and dining experiences, with everything from sizzling street fare, cafe cool, or fine dining gourmandise. KALAEMPO The creamy coconut ice cream base is generously sprinkled with real coconut bits whose texture is a wonderful contrast against the smooth creaminess, topped with […]
You could easily spend 48 hours just in the temples of Angkor, but if time is limited, here are the main highlights. Day 1 Angkor Wat “Rediscovered” in 1860 by the French, this ancient capital is a true architectural marvel built during the 9th-15th centuries. Get an early start to catch sunrise at the main […]
Boun Kong Khao – 8-10 January – Muang Phieng After the harvest ends, Lao people make merit to the rice spirits, for a plentiful harvest the next year. Phieng District celebrates this with large ceremonial haystacks and traditional market fairs and festivities. Kapok Flower Festival – 15-21 January – Bokeo Each year, the Kapok trees […]
Strong brews and soft beds are a hit with locals and travelers alike. Stepping into Sailomyen Café and Hostel is to enter into a living, breathing Instagram account. Like many of its contemporaries emerging in Vientiane, Sailomyen is part of a quiet but intensifying design revolution, with its atmosphere as much to be soaked up […]
With the cool season upon us, it’s time to head north. Lao Airlines daily flights to Luang Namtha make it easy to discover this diminutive town with lots to offer. Mountainous northern Laos has long been a haven for eco-tourists, trekkers and cultural travelers who come to enjoy the natural beauty and discover hilltribes. […]
Distinguished aviation veteran Mr Bounma Chanthavongsa has been officially appointed as the new president of Lao Airlines. Champa Meuanglao caught up with him at his office to ask a few questions about his plans for the future of the airline. Tell us a bit about your background prior to becoming the president of Lao […]
Savannakhet Province plays its own siren song with ancient Buddhist libraries, remnants of French Colonial times and a significant stupa holding relics of the Buddha. Sitting just to the east of Savannakhet town, Xe Champhone District has monkeys with attitude and skulking crocs. Crocodile Lake Siamese crocodiles are critically endangered. Hunted for food and […]
Riparian luxury meets Lao hospitality down south On the right bank of the Mekong, just north of Champasak town, sits a hidden treasure in Laos: The River Resort. Formerly a royal orchard, the 30,000 square meter area is teeming with green space for travellers looking to get away into nature and affordable luxury. I had […]
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