Impeccable aircraft maintenance is a lofty goal The hangar on the tarmac behind Vientiane’s Wattay Airport is a far cry from the bustle of the arrivals and departures lounges, with all of its lines of people and clattering suitcase wheels. There is a certain order and calmness to this place. Aircraft are arranged in neat […]
A guide to souvenirs from Luang Prabang Looking for souvenirs? Short on ideas of what to take back for your aunt or the neighbor feeding your cat? The mementos you bring home from Laos are great reminders of your wonderful trip. Laos, like many Asian countries, has a very rich handicraft heritage and a wealth […]
Mark your calendars for 8–11 December The pandemic may have seemed a perfect time for movies, with hours upon hours spent inside with just a TV for company, but it wasn’t quite so easy for our film festivals. Without a physical presence, without an outside, events were forced to move into the space of Zoom […]
Champhone District has a fascinating blend of culture, nature, and history Did you know that Laos’ most populous province, Savannakhet, contains a secret area of striking historic temples, giant softshell turtles, freshwater crocodiles, and even a forest full of macaques? While all of this seems ripped from the pages of an adventure novel, you, too, […]
Fusing Lao tastes into stir-fried rice cooks up a win Chef Sitthasone Phommachanh has an easy smile and a humble demeanor. Almost two weeks after winning the ‘Pick, Peel, Heal’ plant-based cooking competition at the One Health Fair at Crowne Plaza hotel in Vientiane, he still cannot believe it. “I was quite nervous during the […]
Follow a wasp to an underground world Sometimes in life, one mundane task leads to something really spectacular. Over 100 years ago in the misty mountains of rural Oudomxay Province, a Khmu villager named Chuang went hunting in the forest. He caught a wasp and tied a small piece of cotton thread onto its leg […]
Luang Prabang’s most beautiful festival returns After 2 years of pared-down festivities due to the pandemic, the end of Buddhist Lent and Boun Lai Heua Fai (Fireboat Festival) will be in full swing this year after the country opened its borders in May. The full moon marking the end of Buddhist Lent will fall on […]
Every step you take can save a young life Lao Friends Hospital for Children is delighted to announce that the 8th Luang Prabang half-marathon, Run for Children, will take place on October 30, 2022, in Luang Prabang. This is the first time LFHC has been able to organize the event since the pandemic, and it […]
To ensure the country stays beautiful for future generations As travelers in Laos and around the world, it’s important to be considerate about our role in the ecosystem. To be responsible travelers, we must understand the risks and how to prevent them to minimize our footprints. It also involves being conscientious of how our actions […]
Xieng Khouang’s tourist sites are a microcosm of Lao history Northeastern Laos is home to the Xieng Khouang Plateau, an area that has borne witness to (and the brunt of) the ambitions of various peoples who have dominated the area. History blends here in a juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern; in the glorious […]
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