A clock tower in a village square is not an unusual sight in a historic city like Vientiane. Nor is a fountain in a plaza, surrounded by tables and chairs and bordered by restaurants and cafes, as traffic moves through the surrounding streets. Vientiane Capital has both, but look closely, and you’ll notice that the attractive […]
Laos is a country that is steeped in tradition, especially when it comes to food and music. And on any given night of the week, diners can enjoy an authentic Lao meal while elaborately dressed dancers perform to the strains of a traditional khene and percussion ensemble. It’s a regular offering at Kualao, the popular […]
Driving to Vang Vieng on a hot Saturday in the rainy season, there’s nothing quite like the sight of mist curling through the limestone karst formations as you reach the town. That, alongside the scattered iridescent rice paddies, is what all your visions of rural Laos are made of. Later, if you’re lucky enough to […]
As little as one year ago, Lao Airlines customer service representatives were the some of the world’s best multi-taskers. From their small office in downtown Vientiane, the harried airline staff were frantically receiving walk-in enquiries, answering phone calls and emails, and booking flights all around the world. A rise in ticket sales meant the two […]
If you’re reading this on the aeroplane, there’s a fair chance you don’t often take the time these days to physically flip through pages made of paper. Like many people, you probably get your news and information from social media and other online sources. It’s hard to imagine, then, how different things were just two […]
Mention Chiang Mai and many travellers conjure up an image of a peaceful historic city encircled by mountains where life proceeds at a more sedate pace than elsewhere in Thailand, not least because for years it was known as the ‘Rose of the North’. It is no wonder then that most fi rst-time visitors are […]
Growing tobacco is not an easy choice for Lao farmers. For starters, tobacco is a much more expensive crop to cultivate than, say, rice, sweet corn or peas. In fact, the cost of growing tobacco is almost double that of most other crops. That’s why Lao Tobacco Limited supports the farmers who grow its product […]
Pi mai, or Lao New Year, is the biggest festival of the year in Laos, and celebrated all over the country. Traditionally a time for cleansing and renewal, it’s also a chance for everyone to let their hair down and party for three days straight like only the Lao can. Along with the traditional ritual […]
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 […]
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