Som moo
Som moo (Lao: ສົ້ມໝູ; also spelled som mou), or naem moo, OR naem, literally "sour pork" or "nem pork", is a type of preserved...
General information about Laos
Laos is the least developed and most enigmatic of the three former French Indochinese states. A ruinous sequence of colonial domination, internecine conflict and...
Luang Prabang International Airport
Luang Prabang International Airport is located 4 kilometers from the center of Luang Prabang in northern Laos.
Laos transportation
Transportation would not be a problem during your Laos tours. Laos possesses a number of modern transportation systems, including several highways and a number...
Weather in Laos
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About weather in Laos
The Laos climate is mainly tropical, with a seasonal monsoon and this means the weather is...
The most popular Lao dance
Combining the richness of Lao music with the graceful movements of dancers, Lao dance is distinctive and sets Laos apart from its neighbors. Here are the 5 most popular types of Lao dance that you may join the locals when you travel in Laos.
Things tourists need to know when visiting Laos with children
Traveling Laos with children can be both rewarding and challenging, but its merits definitely outweigh the cons. Here are some of our practical tips for traveling Laos with children.
Elephant Festival
Laos is the “country of million elephants”; therefore, there is a unique festival to honor this national mascot named as Elephant Festival. This festival has existed since 2006 and promoted by ElefantAsia – an NGO working and protecting this endangered animals in Laos.
Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang
The UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang is the perfect place to see one of the most sacred Lao traditions, the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony. Despite being a highly revered ritual for locals, visitors are encouraged to be involved as long as a level of respect is maintained throughout.
Guides for getting off the beaten path in Laos
Don't follow the tourist trail in Laos. Instead, why don't you try learning the local lingo, giving a bit back and visiting a local wedding?