Ock Pop Tok Empowers Lao Teen Girls
Women’s empowerment is a core value of Ock Pop Tok, and this year, the “Queens of Crafts” chose to partner with Lao Solidarity and their Lao Teen Girls Project. The Lao Teen Girls Project strives to teach young women in rural areas how to manage menstruation at school, at home, or while working in
Organic & Permaculture Experiences around Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is making great strides in merging meals made with locally produced, organic ingredients with farm and garden tours filled with activities for all ages and interests. “Organic & Permaculture Experiences around Luang Prabang” presents 12 distinct farms and gardens, each with insightful tours that often include hands-on activities. Visitors can plant, harvest,
Green Discovery Laos Climbs Higher in Khammouane
Green Discovery Laos (GDL) is planning new adventure activities on Phou Phamarn Hill in Khounkham District, Khammouane Province. GDL owner Inthy Deuansavanh told the Vientiane Times the site already has facilities such as a viewpoint, toilets, and an information centre. He now plans to install zip-lines, a canopy walkway through the trees, and arrange
We Are Lao Captures Kasi Checkpoint
“We Are Lao is overseeing the Kasi Checkpoint for BikingMan.” The call came from We Are Lao’s Managing Director John Morris Williams. The Kasi Climb (Photo courtesy of Uncle Tom’s Trails) “I knew it,” was my response as John’s partner in We Are Lao. Normally, we discuss and decide, but our 30-year friendship means he
Where Did the Koreans Go?
“S. Korea visitor numbers down 32 percent in Q1” blared a 6 May headline in the Vientiane Times. That’s a major plummet by anyone’s standards, and the government is struggling to uncover the reason behind its fourth largest market taking a major dive. According to the article, an unnamed official was “unsure of
Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary Update
The Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary spent the dry and hot season constructing Bear House 4, which is nearing completion, and will provide much-needed new homes for rescued bears. Bear House 4 In mid-May, they will hold their first major release of rehabilitated wildlife in Laos. View recent images from the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary
Lone Buffalo Marches Ahead
Lone Buffalo, who provides free English tuition for young people in Xieng Khouang, is making great strides in the northeastern Lao province. In their May 2019 newsletter, Lone Buffalo spells out their achievements including: · Starting a girls development programme · Launching a student coffee company · Signing an MOU with provincial officials ·
Heritage Line Enters Laos’ Mekong Flotilla
Heritage Line announced the launch of its latest luxury vessel, the Anouvong, along with a pair of Lao Mekong cruises to commence in 2020. Named after Chao Anouvong, the last monarch of the Vientiane Kingdom, the boat’s design fuses traditional Laotian artwork with French-colonial elegance. The Anouvong features 10 staterooms including two Signature Suites
Saffron Coffee Directly Assists Growers
Saffron Coffee is on the move all year long, from planting to harvesting to roasting and brewing. There’s no low season in Luang Prabang. The “busy-ness” of harvest (ripe cherry purchase) and the high tourist season (October to March) presents a hectic schedule of planting and cultivation. Lao Coffee Promotion staff connect Saffron Coffee’s
“Made in Laos” Fair to Open but Raises Confusion
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) will hold the 6th Made in Lao Fair at Vientiane’s Lao-ITECC from May 10-19 for the country’s businesses to display their products to local and international buyers. However, the Made in Laos page of the LNCCI’s website focusses on “Branding Lao Promotion and Development Facility”,
