With its tumultuous but fascinating history and exotic culture, Laos is a country that’s only become more open to mainstream tourism in the recent past. Technically called Laos PDR, the country was once the near-exclusive realm of tourists who were young and immortal, old and depraved, or just downright seedy. Now however, Laos is chock …
Luang Prabang is often called the ‘Heart of Laos’ and many visitors choose to come here instead of Vientiane as it is known for its gorgeous countryside and scenic views across the majestic Mekong River. Luang Prabang also lies on the Nam Khan River, meaning that you can take to the water on a trip …
People are often surprised to hear that Laos has a clutch of islands. Why? Well, Laos is known for being a landlocked country which means that it has no coastline, but it is still the home to the Si Phan Don Islands which translate as ‘Four Thousand Islands’ in Lao. The islands are actually part …
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos but many visitors here say that is feels more like a small village than a bustling central hub. Vientiane has a relaxed and serene vibe to it and you will find a number of attractions here that make it the perfect place to spend a few days before …
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 …