A colourful programme of events is being prepared for the annual celebration of Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) in Luang Prabang, with a range of activities planned from April 11-20. The official Pi Mai Lao ...

Life moves slower in Laos, but the pace is quickening and the 'land of a million elephants' is increasingly in the clutches ...

If you don’t know where to start, here are some recommendations that should come in handy: 1. That Luang Stupa: This grand stupa is one of the most important places of worship for the Lao people.

As the small plane banks, then dives steeply towards rugged hills below, I feel a familiar thrill, seeing rivers loom closer on a scenic descent to one of my favourite destinations, Luang Prabang ...

The first 7-Eleven convenience store in Luang Prabang, Laos, has received a positive response from both residents and tourists, according to its operator, CP ALL. Chairoj Tiwatmuncharoen, Senior Vice ...

Luang Prabang is the first tourist destination ... Other popular attractions in and around the provincial capital include Phu Si stupa, Sae waterfall, Kuangxi waterfall, and the large night ...

As a stone element was unearthed at one of the ancient stupas at Mullaitivu, things were steamed up once again. The ancient stupa at Kuruindi Vihara was excavated. Then a stone architectural feature, ...

Solo travel in Laos is unforgettable! Here is how to plan an amazing solo trip to Laos, including where to go, vital tips + a ...

While most tourists visiting Laos head to the ancient royal city of Luang Prabang, the capital Vientiane with its temples, ...