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 House) and 4000 Holes. Like the Wat […]
Travel off the beaten path to learn about and protect Laos’ elephants Through dawn’s mist they appear, their giant monotone silhouettes rolling slowly from the jungle hills towards the lake. One by one, they enter the tranquil waters of Xayaboury’s Nam Tien Lake to bathe. They are joined in near silence by other members of […]
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 expression of these ideas is a unique fusion of […]
Come for the good cause, stay for the excellent service Located in the heart of Vang Vieng, The Academy Training Hotel and Restaurant offers overnight stays, meals, meetings, and workshop rooms, as well as being a training ground for Laos’ future tourism and hospitality professionals. The Academy is part of Vientiane Province Technical College, providing […]
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 part of Laos’ […]
A street food gourmet guide to Luang Prabang Asia is famous for its plethora of excellent street food and Luang Prabang is no different. Roads are lined with a cornucopia of stalls, small shops, and carts selling items from banana roti to boiled quail eggs. It can be daunting to know what is worth trying […]
The Academy builds a bright future for Lao tourism The Academy Training Hotel and Restaurant is part of Vientiane Province Technical College, offering students of tourism and hospitality programs a unique practical training environment in the heart of beautiful Vang Vieng. Staffed by students, these budding young professionals are overseen by their teachers and an […]
The U.S. Ambassador preserves the Plain of Jars In the misty mountains of northeastern Laos lies a high plateau with a cool, dry climate unlike any other in Laos. The weather isn’t the only unique feature of Xieng Khouang; it is also the home of mysterious stone jars crafted by an ancient civilization for an […]
Recently, a group of Lao photographers embarked on a very ambitious adventure on motorbikes and in 4WD vehicles from Vientiane to Don Khon and back over a very difficult route during the rainy season. The aim was to highlight domestic travel within southern Laos in a new and ambitious way while showcasing truly unseen destinations. […]
As my car ascends the hillock called Phou Vao, or “Kite Hill”, I arrive at the most charming hotel in Luang Prabang, or perhaps even Laos. Checking in at this sanctuary of peace and comfortable luxury feels akin to arriving at home. Stepping out, I notice at once that service standards here are considerably high. […]
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