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  By Bernie Rosenbloom On Sunday, 22 March, Laos shut down all overland border crossings with Thailand for tourists, the latest in a string of strict measures to keep the country free of Covid-19. ASEAN Covid-19 Outbreak (20 March) The first major call to action came in late January, when Minister of Public Health Dr … Read more

  WeAreLao.com has launched a “Downloads” menu page to provide the travel trade and tourists with a range of useful information they can use and save. The digital library also features a filtered search engine so site visitors can quickly find the information they seek. “People can pinpoint documents in nine categories, from travel guides, … Read more

  By Philippe Richard Decornet, Co Founder & Co Owner Easia Travel I’m sure we all now fully understand the full scope of the challenging situation we’re facing with Covid-19. Our collective reality is that all markets and destinations are totally isolated and incapacitated. Europeans, Americans, Chinese – no matter which continent travellers are from, … Read more

  Bangkok Airways is slicing and canning several domestic and international routes, including Bangkok-Vientiane flights, due to a drop in demand, mainly caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. According to TTR Weekly “Routes suspended until further notice” include: – PG943 Bangkok-Vientiane and PG944 Vientiane-Bangkok from 10 March onwards (except 24 March 2020) – PG949 Bangkok-Vientiane and … Read more

  Gaspard Artisan Cuisine opened its doors in Luang Prabang late last year to present a menu featuring traditional French signature dishes with an “a la Française” service set in a UNESCO-classified two-storey Tai Lue-style teak house at the crossroads of the landmark Nam Phou Fountain and Mekong River. Gaspard is the brainchild of two … Read more

Travelife, the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector, has recognized Asian Trails Laos as a Travelife Partner, along with five other Southeast Asian offices. Mr Naut Kusters, manager of Travelife for tour operators, said, “I am delighted to see that sustainability in the tour operators sector is obtaining momentum. The award of the … Read more

Celebrity Luxembourg TV Chef and cookbook author Anne Faber conducted a hands-on workshop for Lao ‘Kitchen Assistant’ students at Vientiane’s Pakpasak Technical College, to teach them the underlying skills of Western-style food preparation. The class culminated in a lunch served by the college’s ‘Food and Beverage Service’ students at the Lanith Cafe for some 20 … Read more

  La Lune hosted its second Vientiane Wine Inclusive (WINC) event, “A Taste of Bordeaux”, on 21 February, to present some 30 local wine enthusiasts with the chance to sample authentic red and white vintages paired with dishes inspired by the world’s most famous wine region. According to La Lune Food and Beverage Director Mr … Read more

  Kiridara, a contemporary boutique hotel in Luang Prabang, has landed a spot as one of the dreamiest hotels in Asia, in TripZilla’s “15 Romantic Hotels in Asia Perfect for a Swoon-worthy couple’s trip”. Set as a hillside sanctuary for travellers seeking tranquillity and serenity, guests will wake up to the finest panoramic views of … Read more

  By Green Discover Laos, Alba Ramos Those who are in the capital of Laos and are keen to do their part in sustainability can keep a lookout for various events with a sustainable focus that will be taking place in Vientiane.  The first charity clothing swap event in Vientiane, organised by the nature-focused events … Read more