You could easily spend 48 hours just in the temples of Angkor, but if time is limited, here are the main highlights. Day 1 Angkor Wat “Rediscovered” in 1860 by the French, this ancient capital is a true architectural marvel built during the 9th-15th centuries. Get an early start to catch sunrise at the main […]
Boun Kong Khao – 8-10 January – Muang Phieng After the harvest ends, Lao people make merit to the rice spirits, for a plentiful harvest the next year. Phieng District celebrates this with large ceremonial haystacks and traditional market fairs and festivities. Kapok Flower Festival – 15-21 January – Bokeo Each year, the Kapok trees […]
Strong brews and soft beds are a hit with locals and travelers alike. Stepping into Sailomyen Café and Hostel is to enter into a living, breathing Instagram account. Like many of its contemporaries emerging in Vientiane, Sailomyen is part of a quiet but intensifying design revolution, with its atmosphere as much to be soaked up […]
With the cool season upon us, it’s time to head north. Lao Airlines daily flights to Luang Namtha make it easy to discover this diminutive town with lots to offer. Mountainous northern Laos has long been a haven for eco-tourists, trekkers and cultural travelers who come to enjoy the natural beauty and discover hilltribes. […]
Distinguished aviation veteran Mr Bounma Chanthavongsa has been officially appointed as the new president of Lao Airlines. Champa Meuanglao caught up with him at his office to ask a few questions about his plans for the future of the airline. Tell us a bit about your background prior to becoming the president of Lao […]
Savannakhet Province plays its own siren song with ancient Buddhist libraries, remnants of French Colonial times and a significant stupa holding relics of the Buddha. Sitting just to the east of Savannakhet town, Xe Champhone District has monkeys with attitude and skulking crocs. Crocodile Lake Siamese crocodiles are critically endangered. Hunted for food and […]
Riparian luxury meets Lao hospitality down south On the right bank of the Mekong, just north of Champasak town, sits a hidden treasure in Laos: The River Resort. Formerly a royal orchard, the 30,000 square meter area is teeming with green space for travellers looking to get away into nature and affordable luxury. I had […]
Lost in the glittery world of her mother’s old magazines, Malathip Phenglamphan took a keen interest in embroidery and design from an early age. And coming from a dressmaking family, it’s no surprise that she followed in her mother’s footsteps, albeit on a grander scale. Setting foot in Sakoun Lao is like a glimpse into […]
Unbeknownst to most travelers to Luang Prabang; UNESCO also preserves the natural wetlands of the city. Built around one of these tranquil spots, sits Maison Dalabua – an oasis of calm in this world heritage city. Just a short walk from the languid downtown of Luang Prabang, the entrance to the hotel feels like stepping […]
Cafe Once Upon a Time-sees sister duo offer locally and globally-inspired caffeine and cuisine with a twist in the tale. The world is rich in folk culture and curious tales, and people have long given a knowing nod to the shadows among their hopes, fears and fantasies. Nowhere better represents a modern take on folklore […]
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