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The Inthira Group signed an agreement with the Lao Development Bank (LDB) on 18 October, to provide financing to the 20-year-old tourism and hospitality company for developing sustainable tourism products. According to Inthira Founder and CEO Inthy Deuansavanh, “This is a strategic partnership agreement in which the LDB will provide easy access to financial support … Read more

By Bernie Rosenbloom Laos cracked open its border to foreign tourists on 1 January 2022, under the three-phase Green Travel Zone and Trail plan, which was revealed on 17 December 2021. Tourists can only enter Laos by booking with a certified travel agent. They, in turn, must coordinate with hotels, guides, attraction, activities, and transportation … Read more

By Bernie Rosenbloom Laos has turned back the clock to 2019, and is fully opening its borders to tourists on 9 May 2022, with “relaxed measures”, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced. According to the translated notice dated 7 May, Laos is opening all international borders to foreigners and Lao nationals. Visas on arrival are … Read more

While many big name resorts struggle to seamlessly blend with nature, Ban Lao Meuang Feuang effortlessly delivers a real Lao accommodation experience. Meuang Feuang, a 90-minute drive from Vientiane, began glowing on domestic tourists’ radar screens during the pandemic. Many stay at Ban Lao Meuang Feuang on the Nam Lik River and the surrounding nature, … Read more

Sinxayaram Temple presents a “Kingdom of Buddhism” in Meuang Feuang, about a 90-minute drive from Vientiane. The recently upgraded temple compound has been attracting the faithful from around Laos and northern Thailand for decades, and is now welcoming tourists. The sprawling Sinxayaram Temple grounds, surrounded by mountains and forest, presents hundreds of golden Buddha images … Read more

Mandala Ou Resort in Nong Khiaw will re-OPEN on 11th Aug 2021 !! Explore this beautiful part of northern Laos by visiting Mandala Ou Resort, sat directly on the Nam Ou river surrounded by stunning jungle and karst mountain views. Enjoy the famous Pha Daeng viewpoint trek (1,100m) with the morning ‘sea of fog’. Take … Read more

Day1. Arrival – Luang Prabang On arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After you have had time to rest and freshen up we will head off to see some of the highlights of Luang Prabang including a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range … Read more

By Bernie Rosenbloom It’s tough to find Khoun Kong Lang Lake on Google Maps. You’ll see a skinny gray line heading east off Route 13 just past Houay Aek. It ends at the mountains in Central Laos’ Khammouane Province. In reality, the 20-minute drive on a paved road leads to the Green World @ Khammouane, … Read more

By Bernie Rosenbloom The Lao Thiao Lao Survey Team traveled to Vientiane Province on 24-27 August, to identify sustainable tourism products, meet with provincial and district tourism officials, and consult with tourism site developers to ensure sustainable tourism growth in the increasingly popular destination. Meuang Feuang Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism Director, … Read more

  Smoked fish available now! The healthiest fish is homemade. We smoke mackerel ourselves, in our own smokehouse. We bring sawdust for smoking from Russia. This is a traditional recipe used by our grandparents. The fish is cooked for several hours under the influence of hot smoke. The result is a fragrant dish that goes … Read more