Laos

Vientiane in Lao PDR and Nong Khai are associated in this circuit which shows visitors how old French Indochina is deeply rooted along the Mekong River and both cities. Both…

A new US$ 1 tourist tax is now requested for any international traveller entering Lao PDR. Travelling to Laos? You better carry a one dollar bill when you pass the…

Southeast Asia is drawing increasing attention as a popular travel destination, with Laos being often overlooked, yet worth an adventure. Remaining far more remote than the capital city of Vientiane,…

Once a popular party destination for backpackers, Vang Vieng is nowadays a top-rated destination in Laos thanks to its picturesque natural beauty of vivid green paddy fields surrounded by gorgeous…

Within the next five years, it will be finally possible to go through Northern Thailand by rail as the Thai government officially launching a new rail route. The future line…

Two new bridges are being constructed in Savannakhet province, which ultimately will help to shorten distances and time between Thailand and Vietnam through Laos. The construction of two bridges Japan…

Vientiane Bus Enterprise launched early this year its commercial operations for the new airport shuttle bus service. The shuttle bus service is available between the city Central Bus Station at…

With China turning increasingly important for Laos economy and tourism, more international flight routes are being added between both countries with the latest routes being to Chongqing and Haikou. This…

According to experts, less than a dozen conservation centers in the Greater Mekong Sub-region can be qualified as ethical elephant sanctuaries.   The negative impacts of tourism It is estimated…

“Open the Country”; “Open the Gates”; “Open Hearts”. This is the new slogan that the Laotian Government is choosing to attract more international tourists to the country. However, the message…