In the days of old Vang Vieng had a rather wild reputation. The reason for this was that it attracted a young crowd who liked to sample the cheap drinks and swim in the river. Predictably, this led to a number of accidents over the years and in 2012 the local Lao government decided to …
Muang Xay is also referred to as Oudomxay and Udomxai, so don’t be surprised if you see different spellings of this town all over Laos. This is also the capital city of Oudomxay Province and is one of the largest cities in the north of Laos. Many people come here as it provides a link …
Pakse is also known as Pakxe and is the charming capital of the Champasak province in the south of Laos. This is also the second most populous city in the country, and many people come through here to visit other famous spots like the Bolaven Plateau and the Si Phan Don Islands. This is also …
Luang Namtha has the claim to fame of being the biggest city in the northwest of Laos and it is also a popular stopping off point for anyone travelling over the border between Laos and China. People usually spend time in Luang Namtha to take advantage of the opportunity to trek in the surrounding resplendent …
Phonsavan is the pretty capital city of the Xieng Khouang Province in the center of Laos and is often looked on as a way to get to the Plain of Jars which is a natural stone structure that is said to look like jars. The Plain of Jars is indeed one of the top sights …
Nong Khiaw has recently been billed as one of the main destinations to watch in Laos. In years gone by, tourists didn’t pay much attention to this part of the country, but now it is starting to establish itself as somewhere to visit if you want to get out of the main hubs such as …
Huay Xai is yet another place in Laos that has a number of different ways to spell its name, including Huay Xay and Hoauy Xai. This town sits on the border between Thailand and Laos, and in this sense it often operates as a simple entry and exit point. Another big reason why people pass …
Tha Khaek is a town in the center of Laos which is mostly known for being the gateway to Phu Hon Bun National Protected Area. People flock here to check out this gorgeous natural habitat, but this is not the only reason alone to make the effort to visit Tha Khaek. This is also a …
Muang Ngoi Neua is one of the less well known tourist locations in Laos but it has experienced something of a small boom in recent years. This doesn’t mean a huge amount compared to overall tourist numbers to Laos, but it does mean that you will find more amenities here than in recent years and …
Pak Beng is a small town in northern Laos which is actually more of a village stop-off than anything else. The reason for its fame however is that this is the place where the boats stop on the way from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai or the other way around. Most boats arrive in Pak …