Kouang Si Falls is a haven for flora and fauna Locals often tell you with a nudge and wink when you visit Laos that there is a local water-fall you must visit. For a country full of them, and some spectacular to begin with, it can be hard to work up the enthusiasm for yet […]
Journey to the land of myths and legends Lao folklore is rich in history and tradition. One classic tale is Sithon and Manola, which tells the story of Thao Sithon, a Lao prince, who fell in love with Manola. They married and were separated by war. The story follows their attempts to reunite. Early in […]
Fanglao blends breakdance with traditional and contemporary dance. As it becomes a more bustling and vibrant capital, Vientiane is also becoming the nation’s performance hub. Many of the city’s bars and restaurants bring live music and wide ranging discussions to interested audiences, and for a modern dance performance there is Fanglao, one of the region’s […]
Travel before the era of smartphones In 2005, I first made the four-hour journey from Luang Prabang to Meuang Ngoi standing on the back of a crowded songthaew. The covered truck sped through the mountains, careened around corners, and swerved to miss goats in the road. I nearly fell off – several times – but […]
This remote province has plenty to delight every visitor The northeastern province of Houaphan is truly an unseen area of Laos, and its remote location means it has not become too touristed. The province is full of spectacular scenery from rugged mountains to beautiful waterfalls to unusual caves. Houaphan is also full of diverse and […]
Nature is plentiful if you know where to look! Yod Xouang Waterfall A s Laos’ center of government and business activities, Vientiane Capital seems to lack some of the natural tourist attractions found in other places around the country. But this isn’t true. Fascinating places abound within a short distance from the city, and with […]
Two female artists are finding their voice in Vientiane Olé 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 buy […]
Ring in the New Year – Lao Style In April, Laos partakes in the biggest and wettest street bash of the year. This is the main event of the holiday calendar and it’s an especially large event in Luang Prabang. It might seem strange to hold New Year in April but Laos follows a traditional […]
The SUSTOUR Laos project has officially launched! above: Travelife Engagement Event at The Grand Hotel, Luang Prabang Province on Febuary 3 2022 On December 15, 2021, the project, “Supporting Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lao Tourism Industry Supply Chain to Access Markets for Sustainable Practices Project”, or SUSTOUR Laos for short, signed a […]
Lao Airlines’ new uniform serves haute couture at high altitude Even in the modern era, one cultural tradition that has remained a source of pride for the Lao people is the traditional costume for women, which conveys their unique identity. Since the beginning, Lao Airlines uniforms have always incorporated the Lao traditional style with a […]
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