Homemade flavors combine with world heritage natural charm. Opening with a splash on Luang Prabang’s culinary scene in 2015, Maison Dalabua’s sister restaurant Manda de Laos cooks up traditional Lao family dishes served with a very creative presentation. Set on the banks of a large natural lotus pond, meals here are immersed with intensely […]
Khammouane is home to to a striking range of limestone karst mountains. Eroded over eons by rainfall, extraordinary caves lie in many of the hills, perfect for those seeking to get deep into Laos. Most caves are not very developed, so do remember a flashlight. Konglor cave: Konglor is One of the most popular caves, a […]
Fine hand-woven silk apparel, delicious mulberry wines, teas, and jams are just a few of the delights to discover at Mulberries Organic Silk Farm in Xieng Khouang. The Mulberries social enterprise, founded in 1993 by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Kommaly Chanthavong, empowers disadvantaged rural women and values environmentally sustainable practices in the community. It’s […]
For a culinary finale to your Lao meal, Naam Vaan is a perfect choice. Arguably the most popular Lao dessert, Naam Vaan is a sweet, thick broth comprising a selection of finely picked fruits and other sweet additions like jelly, beans, and sweet corn in coconut milk. While a typical Naam Vaan tends to privilege […]
Explore a fresh addition to the Vientiane culinary landscape. Vientiane has long been known as a foodie paradise. With its extensive array of restaurants catering to every taste, from local and regional food, to an abundance of international restaurants, visitors to Vientiane, together with those living there, have found themselves with a wonderful range […]
Ride-sharing app LOCA helps you get around like a LOCAL. Not surprisingly, to make my way over to LOCA headquarters for this story, I downloaded and installed the LOCA app. A vehicle was sent to my office to pick me up, and I tracked its progress on my mobile phone until a small, unassuming hatchback […]
For over a decade, American historian Phil Jablon has been documenting stand-alone cinemas throughout Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand as a window into the cultural heritage of the past. These were previously the centers of communities and represent fine examples of 20th century architecture. Unfortunately, with the surge in multiplexes in the region, local family-run cinemas […]
Men’s fashion in Vientiane proves to be a suitable endeavor. Take a stroll through the markets of Laos and you will surely see the sinh, the long wraparound skirt which is the national dress for women. A vast array of patterns and colors allows women to be able to match the right sinh to […]
Slow down to experience the dreamy pace of island life When I first visited Si Phan Don, which literally translates to Four Thousand Islands, I had the feeling that the pace of life in the rest of Laos might be a little fast. Here is where I came to understand the true meaning of ‘sabai-sabai’ […]
Flanking the left bank of the Mekong River, across from Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom, Thakhek is easily overlooked, but under the surface lies a great deal to explore. See and Do Day 1 That Sikhottabong – 15:30 The heart of the former Sikhottabong kingdom, the holiest site in the province has long been a place […]
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