Pockets of tranquility can be hard to come by as you drive through the bustling villages of Vientiane Capital. But as you pull off a busy road in bustling Nongthatai Village, and into the manicured gardens of the Lao Textiles Museum, the sensation is a little like stepping back in time. Traditional wooden structures are […]
At the end of a long, dusty red road in Bolikhamxay Province stands a ticket booth, a turnstile, and fleet of electric buses. Festive local music plays from hanging speakers, and groups of visitors mill about among lush garden beds, taking selfies with exotic seasonal flowers and organic vegetables. It’s a setup more common in […]
EAT Lin’s Café: Located right on the Talat Yen square (soon to be the Savannakhet Night Market), Lin’s is a favorite of locals and foreigners alike. Western foods, such as pastas, salads, and sandwiches, as well as good Lao and Vietnamese food are served up. Located on a corner with views of St. Theresa’s Church […]
An official launch ceremony was held on 03 October 2017 at the head office of Lao Airlines for the new Lao Airlines Mobile Application. The event was attended by Dr Santhisouk Sommalavong, Vice Minister of Public Works and Transport, members of the business community, ticketing agencies, media, and invited guests. At the ceremony, Dr Somphone […]
It was an innocent question about buffalo curd that started four expats on a life-changing journey to rural Luang Prabang. Australians Susie Martin and Steven McWhirter, and Americans Rachel and Matt O’Shea were living as expats in Singapore, half high-flying executives, half trailing spouses. Yearning for a quieter life, Rachel and Susie came to Laos […]
EAT Le Panorama, Pakse Hotel Le Panorama serves an excellent variety of Western and Laos dishes, as well as quality cocktails and wines. There is an excellent view of the city, the surrounding mountains, and the Mekong River. Happy Hour is from 5pm until 6pm, which is perfect whilst enjoying a majestic sunset. Highly recommend […]
Most young people, when they dream of working for an airline, imagine themselves airborne. Whether as a pilot or among the cabin crew, airline work usually involves flying, right? Not for Sisavath Southammavong (centre), who spends his days in an office poring over complicated mathematical formulas, all related to the weigh and balances of everything […]
By now, most people are used to the idea that when we ring a large company, the call could be answered by one of many people. Gone is the old image of a single person sitting at a flashing switchboard. Nowadays, all over the world, there are rooms filled with rows of people murmuring in […]
Two female artists are finding their voice in Vientiane. Ole Viravong Scovill was just seven years old when she started drawing. First, it was a comic book; she created a story about a girl who wants to become a painter, but is too poor to realise her dream. Later, growing up in Vientiane, she would […]
It’s a fact that food is one of Laos’ biggest drawcards, for locals, long-term residents and visitors alike. But where to take an out-of-towner craving an introduction to the best of Lao cuisine – in one meal, on one table? Of course, it would be impossible to get every single amazing Lao dish into one […]
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