Laos

After visiting the hectic cities of Asia, visitors are surprised by Vientiane’s quiet, laid back atmosphere. While the city is the largest in Laos, it somehow manages... keep reading →

Read about the charming little town of Luang Prabang, its natural beauty & tropical environment as well as its fantastic, mostly religious art, which extrapolates to every... keep reading →

An account of backpacking in Laos keep reading →

Huay Xai is a border town on the Laotian side of the Mekong River. Generally, towns on both sides of the river have a bit of a wild side. However, unless you plan to... keep reading →

After Tonle Sap we didn't bother going back to the hotel and asked to be dropped off in town. We stopped outside the old market and we all got out and wai-ed each other in... keep reading →

This is an excerpt from the book I am currently writing - LAN XANG - LAND OF A MILLION ELEPHANTS. It tells the story of my late father working in a far away and forgotten... keep reading →

The Hmong are a fascinating hill tribe people of SE Asia who are famous for their silversmith skills that produce beautiful silver jewelry as well as wonderful embroidered... keep reading →

Prisana Pipatpan finds plenty to appreciate and ponder over as she visits the Plain of Jars and the old Laotian capital of Luang Prabang. keep reading →

Vang Vieng is a tiny, three-streets-wide town. It is a four-hour ride from Vientiane, and lies on the main road to Luang Prabang and the Thai border. Travelers making the... keep reading →

Laos has a tropical monsoonal climate with annual average temperatures ranging from 26°C in the north to 28°C in the south. Rainfall varies considerably according to... keep reading →