Pakse is a town of Champasack province, located at the confluence of two rivers Xedone and Mekong, a quiet town where life runs along the banks of the Mekong River. This entire area was heavily influenced by French colonialism, [Read more]

Phonsavan is central to Xiangkhouang province, formed in the late 1970s. This land is also known as "the hills of paradise". The Plain of Jars is the name of this megalithic landscape in Central Laos that was recognized to be the UNESCO world he [Read more]

Laos is an excellent destination for those interested in picking up elaborate handicrafts. Buying locally made Laos products is a good way to contribute to the local economy and helps preserve traditional crafts, many of which are products of the dif [Read more]

The original meaning of the word “Lao” is undetermined, although it may concern the Ai Lao tribes who were recorded in the Han Dynasty in both China and Vietnam as a community of what is called Yunan Province today.  [Read more]

Laos has a long-lasting history of traditional art in different fields including sculptures, architecture, paintings, and textiles. The most ancient form of Laos art is the architecture and sculptures that appeared at the Buddhist Temples. [Read more]

Lao (as known as pasaa Lao), is the formal and most widely-used language of Laos. Belonged to the tonal Tai – Kadai language, it is spoken by about fifteen million Laos, Northeast Thailand people, and groups residing all over the world.  [Read more]

Festivals in Laos are largely linked to agricultural seasons or religious holidays. The word for festival in Lao is boun, which also means doing good things during the festivities in order to gain merit for subsequent lives. [Read more]

Laos is a country enriched with beautiful natural landscapes and has become more popular with world-wide tourists for adventurous journeys and interesting discoveries. Mountains and dense forests are the main terrains of Laos. [Read more]

Lao cuisine is very different from the cuisines of other SE Asian cultures and has features that it does not generally share with its neighbors. The Lao food tradition does not belong only to the country of Laos but also the ethnic Lao people. [Read more]

Before visiting Southeast Asia, you may need to get vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk during your travel. Your doctor will determine the things you need. [Read more]

Traveling to Laos, like most other destinations in Southeast Asia is not a complicated affair. Below is some general information that you should take note of for good preparation for your coming holiday. [Read more]

Traveling to the capital city Vientiane and other populated cities in Laos, you can easily find various types of food for your consideration. Besides traditional cuisine, there are also other countries including Chinese, Vietnamese… [Read more]