blog

  Mega Mark Jones dives deeper into the Thakek Loop with a recent update that includes seldom seen attractions, new activities, and a circuit to avoid dangerous Route 13 on a 4-5-day motorbike journey. Mega leads off with a half dozen stops on along Cave Alley as you head east from Thakek on Route 12. … Read more

  Modern Gentlemen curates helpful and informative content and statistics about lifestyle, health, and fitness. The site’s co-founder Filip Nikoloski sent We Are Lao a recent blog they posted, “30 Travel Statistics That Will Wake Up Your Wanderlust”. The article presents numbers that will interest travellers, small tourism and hospitality businesses, and even those who … Read more

  Nakarath Travel, a top quality Lao tour operator, is offering comfortable vehicles and superb English speaking guides at rock bottom prices. “Combined with some amazing hotel offers throughout the country, there is no better time to explore Laos and get to those remote destinations you’ve always dreamed of visiting,” a company spokesperson said. “You … Read more

  The Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort is offering a 7-day/6-night Summer Camp Family Package for LAK 12,999,000 including transportation and daily activities. The offer is for two adults and a maximum of three children. Activities include water sports on Nam Ngum lake and a day-trip to Vang Vieng. For more information, visit the deal … Read more

  Crowne Plaza Vientiane’s 3 Merchants restaurant is introducing a new tasting menu featuring the star dishes from the past since opening. The Best of The Best tasting menu is available for an exclusive time on 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th and 26th of July 2020! 400,000 Kip++ per person 750,000 Kip++ per person with … Read more

  Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but former Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life…while saving greenbacks along the way. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where sustainability was the norm. “I have been working to save and use nature … Read more

  The award-winning Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) in Sayabouly, Laos, has published its 2020-2021 tour programs and rates for its four itineraries lasting between two and seven days (download below). Packages include the two-day “Discovery”, three-day “Exploration”, four-day “Immersion”, and seven-day “Eco-Volunteering”. Visitors can choose between bungalows with communal facilities and the Family Lodge, while … Read more

  The Lao Ministry of Health with support from USAID has published a poster-like “Good Practices for Covid-19” for accommodation and food retailers. These simple, easy-to-follow measures will go a long way in ensuring your business is safe and hygienic for staff and tourists as Laos re-opens its doors to visitors. Download here:

  Asian Trails Laos has launched a new webinar showcasing the beauty, travel opportunities and different ways to discover the destination beyond the usual attractions. This educational incentive tool highlights Laos as both a single destination, as well forming part of a multi-country itinerary within the Asian Trails network. Created by its General Manager, the … Read more

  Tucked away up the Nam Ou river is a small town called Muang Ngoi. It’s a place to come if you want to detach a little from the outside world, sit in a hammock and read a good book. The town has a good number of restaurants, a lovely temple and a waterfall about … Read more