Bruno Vincent

  Mekong River tourism is turning its spotlight on “Destination Pakbeng” as the Lao port transforms from a remote overnight stop on the Thailand-Luang Prabang cruise route into a multi-day stay-over town.     The Mekong Elephant Park operated by Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge, Khmu Trail guided by Le Grand Pakbeng Resort, and untapped natural attractions … Read more

  Luang Prabang-based Mekong Kingdoms has announced its October 2018-March 2019 schedule and rates for it day boat, “Monsoon”, the most premium way to experience the Mekong River with its high ceilings, large picture windows and modern décor. Kuang Si Waterfalls Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: 08:30-13:30 $58/person   Sunset Cruise Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: … Read more

  The final 124-km stretch of National Road 11 that runs along the Mekong, connecting Vientiane to Sayabouly and Thailand is set to begin at the end of this year, with the construction to be completed in three years. The last section of Road 11 is part of a project launched in 2010, with financial … Read more

  The second annual Run for Children: Luang Prabang Half Marathon Gala Dinner will be held at Pullman Luang Prabang on 19 October 2018. The gala dinner is a fundraising event consisting of a formal sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions and musical performances. All of the proceeds will go to providing free, high quality … Read more

The Chef’s Table Luang Prabang is celebrating September with a Taste of Thailand set lunch and dinner with a soft drink at $50 per person for tables of two or three. Thai Chef Aui is delivering a delicious array of food from the kingdom’s central region. Dishes include tom yum kung soup, Massaman curry, green curry, … Read more

Centara has inked a deal that will give it the management of three hotels in Laos by 2020. TTR Weekly is reporting that Centara’s chairman, Suthikiati Chirathivat, signed off on the management MOU with Asia Investment Development & Construction Sole Company, a well-established investment and construction firm in Laos.   The agreement paves the way … Read more

  More than 1,000 Luang Prabang residents turned out ahead of World Cleanup Day to rid the UNESCO World Heritage City of trash. The coordinated crews hit the streets at 07:00 on Friday, 14 September, and after 90 minutes, the city was spotless, with government trucks picking up heaps of garbage at collection points. Trash … Read more

  Source: The Nation The Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) is now inviting applications for its 2018 Talent Lab, led by Tribeca Film Institute (TFI). The Lab, which will train Southeast Asian filmmakers on grant writing and project pitching, will be held during the opening weekend of the ninth annual festival, which will take place from … Read more

  Contributed by Luang Prabang Handle with Care Ban Nayang is a great new destination for travelers looking for an authentic village homestay experience in Luang Prabang Province. Just a two-hour drive from Luang Prabang town, Ban Nayang has been hosting a small stream of tourists for a while. They are attracted to the tranquility … Read more

Lao restaurants and businesses can now tap into Laos’s rich food and farming culture, with last week’s launch of the Pha Khao Lao website dedicated to preserving traditional recipes and agricultural practices. The website highlights Laotian products like forest honey and river weed that is pressed into sheets and dried to make a crispy snack, … Read more