Boun That Luang (also known as the That Luang Festival) is the most significant annual festival in Laos. Rooted deeply in Theravada Buddhism, key rituals are performed to honor the Buddha and seek spiritual blessings. Lasting between three to seven days, it brings thousands of Buddhist monks, pilgrims, and visitors from across the nation to
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Boun Lai Heua Fai: Luang Prabang’s Festival of Light & Floating Boats
September 27, 2026
By Robert Kempe
Every October, Luang Prabang trades its quiet evenings for a town-wide celebration of light, tradition, and community. During Boun Lai Heua Fai, streets, ancient monasteries, and the Mekong riverbank are illuminated by thousands of colorful paper lanterns and floating fire boats. Beyond the breathtaking sight of flickering lights drifting down the water, this festival holds
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Discover Southern Laos: Nature, Ancient Temples & Island Life
August 30, 2026
By Robert Kempe
Unlike the classic northern circuit of Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, Southern Laos moves at its own gentler pace. Here, the Mekong widens, massive waterfalls crash through lush rainforests, and ancient temples sit quietly among peaceful rural landscapes. While the north introduces you to the country’s cultural heart, the south reveals its wilder, authentic soul.
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Understanding the Baci Ceremony
July 17, 2026
By Robert Kempe
Have you ever felt like a piece of you was left behind in a distant place? In Laos, locals believe your soul can literally wander off when you travel. For centuries, Lao people have used the beautiful Baci ceremony to call back these invisible life forces that protect our bodies, ensuring health, safety, and balance.
Laos-China Railway Schedule and Pricing
July 3, 2022
By David Allan
We are not a ticketing agent and provide the information below for your convenience only. See China-Laos Railway Company for current information. The bullet train, named Lane Xang, opened on 2 Dec 2021. The streamlined “China-standard” bullet train, or the Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train, designed and built by Chinese companies, can run at 160
Top 10 Lao Dishes You Must Try!
March 31, 2022
By David Allan
In Laos, food is the most important activity throughout the day. In the local language, it is quite common for people to greet each other by immediately asking, “Have you eaten food?” (“Kin khao laeo bor?”). Food is often the topic of many conversations, especially when eating and sharing dishes between friends and family. Additionally, Lao people take great passion in sharing traditional dishes with curious travelers.
Best Super Fast VPNs (Virtual Private Network) for 2020
February 22, 2021
By David Allan
Take a step back and consider how much of your life is transmitted over the inherently insecure internet. Do you feel a creeping sense of dread? That’s entirely reasonable, considering the forces arrayed against your privacy. One of the best ways to secure your data is to use a virtual private network (VPN), which also
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See the unseen side of Luang Prabang that most tourists don’t
October 10, 2018
By David Allan
Get out of town and discover rice paddies and charming villages.
5 Must-See Waterfalls in Laos!
May 23, 2018
By Kyle Wagner
From the glorious twin falls of Tad Fane, to the voluminous amount of water passing over Khone Pha Pheng falls, here are the top 5 waterfalls in Laos that you must see!
Why the Luang Prabang Film Festival is like no other
November 30, 2017
By David Allan
The Luang Prabang film festival (LPFF) rocks to a different beat than others. Not only do they screen amazing talent from South East Asia but they are on a mission – a social mission. Started by one man about 6 years ago simply because there was no theatre in Luang Prabang, it has grown to one
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Treehouses on top of the world: Zip-lining in Laos
September 4, 2017
By David Allan
By Eliot Stein September 15, 2016 At the Gibbon Experience in northwest Laos, zip-lines connect some of the tallest treehouses in the world. (Felipe Rodríguez Vasquez) During our honeymoon, my wife strapped herself to a steel cable, kissed me goodbye and threw herself off the side of a mountain. I watched as she disappeared into the jungle
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Why You Need To Start Cycling Laos
August 15, 2017
By Kyle Wagner
Laos is fast becoming a popular cycling destination in southeast Asia. Here are five reasons why Laos is the best place to go cycling in Southeast Asia, and possibly the world! 1. The Amazing Views Laos has some of the most inspiring and varied landscapes in the region. For a small trip, we will take





