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The L’Elephant family of fine dining restaurants in Luang Prabang opened the doors to Le Calao in October 2017, to present authentic royal cuisine and traditional Lao, ethnic, and seasonal dishes. Le Calao was born from a wish to keep track of all the authentic recipes from Laos. The restaurant stalwartly maintains an extended menu … Read more

The government of Laos is set to revise its expectations for tourism arrivals this year, as it appears unlikely the country will welcome the forecasted 5 million visitor arrivals for 2018, nor will it earn the expected $900 million in tourism revenue. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the 11th Lao Business Forum held on 5 … Read more

Don Daeng kicks off Southern Laos’ 4,000 Islands excursion on the Mekong, and it’s just a 40-minute van or taxi ride from the Pakse International Airport in Champasak. The sizeable, auto-free Don Daeng (Red Island) presents a genuine local experience. Visitors can follow cycling routes to meet villagers, who can take them fishing, offer an … Read more

More mega-projects are coming to Laos to accommodate the rising number of Chinese tourists, according to the Vientiane Times. In the first three months of this year, 221,800 Chinese visited Laos, a 32 percent leap over the same period last year. More than 639,180 Chinese visited Laos last year, a 17 percent jump over 2016, … Read more

Summit Tours and Green Discovery announced on 16 July, they have formed a joint venture to provide helicopter tourism to Laos under the brand, Summit Discovery. As Laos’ only helicopter tour company, Summit Discovery delivers a unique way to see the country, with exceptional helicopter experiences on its short flights and day tours. Summit Discovery … Read more

Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Ounthuang Khaophanh said immediate action is needed to remove rules that require tour operators to seek official approval before bringing tourists to Laos. Mr Ounthuang cited the tourism police as the state sector imposing these rules, and told a meeting of senior officials last week that the government … Read more

Sanakeo Boutique Hotel & Spa staff recently handed over the contents of a donation box to Anabella Coria Zavala from Lao Friends Hospital for Children in Luang Prabang. The donation box sat beside the water dispenser in the hotels’ lobby area. Pictured is Sanakeo staff members Tamun and Chef Teo with Mr Burnett and Anabella … Read more

The Laos-China Railway Project gave journalists a look at the railroad’s progress on the relatively flat Vientiane Plain. The Vientiane Times reported on 9 July, they had joined other local and regional media agencies on a trip to the construction site, though they did not name the location. A Chinese staff member from the Laos-China … Read more

Ock Pop Tok took silk reeling and twisting to the next level at Ban Tabu Village by partnering with a Thai university that invented award-winning yarn production machines.   Ban Tabu is located about 120 km north of Luang Prabang, and is home to ethnic Tai Dam, known for producing and weaving fine silks. Ock … Read more

By Phansean (Ole) Saengmeuang. Looking for good pizza in Luang Prabang? Check out these top-notch pizzarias. Pizza Phan Luang Pizza Phan Luang is located in a house’s back garden. The whole garden is decorated with torches, but a bit of a walk from the city centre. Pizza Phan Luang serves only wood-fired oven pizza, red … Read more