Laos Travel Guide
The definitive Laos travel guide with expert tips, advice and ideas for planning a trip to Laos for the most rewarding of Laos vacations.
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Mekong River With Kids: Top 5 Things To Do With The Family
The contrasting landscapes and cultural complexities of the lush Mekong River Delta in Vietnam layers one iconic scene upon another: rice fields; orchards laden with exotic fruits; farmers and fishermen in classic […]
- Inspiration
10 Best Tourist Attractions In Laos You Have To See
Laos is a hidden gem with a rich cultural diversity that comes from the 49 ethnic groups that influence its food, arts, customs, and festivals. Read on for a list of things […]
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10 Best Places To Visit In Laos
As a landlocked country, Laos is like a “Lost Paradise” with dense primeval forests, mysterious underground caves, antique temples and friendly people, where everything is pristine and intoxicating. Here is a guide […]
- Inspiration
The 7 Best Things To Do In Laos
Between its jagged limestone cliffs, brooding jungle and the snaking Mekong River, Laos is an adventure playground all in one bite-sized destination. So, what are you waiting for? Check out this list […]
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Laos With Kids: Top 11 Things To Do With Family
Nestled in between China, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam, Laos is a cultural melting pot – and not just because of its French colonial past. Twenty years of war, followed by three decades […]
- Tips
Where To Stay In Laos: The Best Hotels & Areas
With its deeply spiritual culture, welcoming people, exquisite food and laid-back culture, it is easy to fall in love with Laos. Read on if you’re wondering where to stay in Laos. Belmond […]
- Inspiration
Laos Honeymoon Guide: Dream Destinations & Romantic Resorts
With its unbelievable beauty, Laos is a magical destination for a romantic honeymoon offering equal parts adventure and relaxation. Tropical wilderness, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, trekkable jungles, pristine lakes, emerald rice fields and […]
- Tips
When Is The Best Time To Visit Laos?
The geography and tropical location of the small, landlocked country of Laos plays a major part in shaping its climate. For dry warm weather and for getting the most out of the […]
- Cuisine
Laos Food: 9 Traditional Dishes You Should Eat
Traditional Laos food is vibrant, colorful, packed with herbs, chilies, and combinations of ingredients that will thrill your taste-buds. The cuisine is simple, honest and earthy, making ample use of bitter flavors […]
- Inspiration
Top 10 Things To Do In Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is an ancient city in the northern part of Laos. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site – with its unique mixture of serene temples, French colonial architecture, and rich history […]
- Culture
Ethnic Groups of Laos: People from Laos are not all Lao People!
Southeast Asia is a remarkable corner of the world. A melting pot of cultures, ethnicities, and religions, not to mention the natural world. Visiting the region is fascinating because of the crisscrossing […]
- Inspiration
The Bizarrely Beautiful Buddha Park in Vientiane, Laos: Wat Xieng Khuan
So you find yourself with a few days to fill in Vientiane, Laos. Perhaps you’re using it as a backpacking stopover while traveling from Laos to Thailand or Vietnam, or as a […]
- Nature
The Pak Ou Caves Of The Mekong River: Tham Ting and Tham Theung
We can picture the scene. You’ve heard enough people rave about the mystical caves north of Luang Prabang, Laos, that are stuffed to the brim with thousands of Buddha statues. You’ve also […]
- Inspiration
The Ultimate Guide To The Gibbon Experience And Nam Kan National Park In Laos
Deep into the Laos jungle, high up amid its leafy canopy are the legendary treehouses and ziplines of the Gibbon Experience. Here, adventure meets nature in an ecotourism project that is doubtlessly […]
- Nature
The Ultimate Guide To The Tat Kuang Si Falls, Laos
Somersaulting down through rich rainforest, the Kuang Si Falls (also known as Tat Kuang Si or Kuang Xi) is an iconic feature of Laos for good reason. A spectacular combination of turquoise […]
- Culture
A Guide To The Tak Bat Morning Alms Giving Ceremony In Luang Prabang, Laos
There’s something very special about places where two rivers meet. The mingling of waters has always been celebrated historically, perceived as sacred and spiritual. This is very much the case in Laos’s […]
- Nature
The Khone Falls: The Widest Waterfall In The World
There is nothing quite as exhilarating and awe-inspiring as standing in front of a waterfall. Is it the fact that it makes you feel so insignificant in the face of the awesome […]
- Culture
Floating Markets of the Mekong River
It’s quite hard for anyone to choose which floating market to visit in the Mekong Delta. From the frigid Tibetan Plateau to the warm South China Sea, the Mekong River has defined […]
- Inspiration
Upper Vs Lower Mekong – What’s The Difference?
If you’re planning a Mekong River Cruise, you might want to get clued up on your destination before you set off. The Mekong River starts at the Tibetan Plateau and runs for […]
- Tips
When Is The Best Time To Do A Mekong River Cruise?
The Mekong River is among the largest in the world and flows all the way from the Tibetan Plateau through Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is a vital resource for […]
- Inspiration
7 Interesting Facts About The Mekong River You Never Knew
One of the world’s great waterways, the mighty Mekong River cuts right through the heart of Southeast Asia, flowing through 6 countries in total and harboring an astonishing array of wildlife, landscapes, […]
- Nature
Where Is The Mekong River?
The mighty Mekong River is one of the most impressive waterways on the planet. Certified as the 12th longest river in the world at 2,700 miles (4,350 km), its basin draining an […]
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