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 […]
ECCIL EuroCham works to unlock Lao-European business potential In 2021, the European Union embarked on a grand pivot toward the Indo-Pacific region. This milestone reflects the growing importance of the region and focuses on strengthening trade between the two regions. As such, considerable interest is growing among European companies in investing in Laos, which is […]
Ancient Buddha statues in Pak Ou Cave overlooking the Mekong River Explore Pak Ou and go deeper into the past The Pak Ou Caves are one of the most popular tourist sites in Laos and sit where the Ou River converges with the Mekong just north of Luang Prabang. While traveling to this site can […]
Sustainability is easier than you think The SUSTOUR Laos project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Plan International Laos in cooperation with the Department of Trade Promotion of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC), the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), and the European Centre for Ecological and Agricultural Tourism […]
If everyone commits, we can prevent a new pandemic The recent COVID-19 epidemic has totally disrupted lives, caused unprecedented losses, and turned the world upside down. Yet this disaster was very preventable. Evidence suggests that this disease spread from animals in the wildlife trade to humans. Due to the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, governments […]
Here are some things you missed while you were away It’s been a long time since Laos was able to welcome foreign visitors to the country, but we are delighted to have you back. 777 days of closure is a long time, so while you were away, Laos has been developing some new tourist sites, […]
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 […]
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