Laos closed all borders in March 2020 and they only opened on 9 May 2022. People reliant on tourism went home and grew food or got other jobs in other industries such as construction. As if the pandemic didn’t cause enough hardship to this beautiful country of 7 million people, the current fuel crisis and
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Escalating prices in Laos make life difficult
May 24, 2022
By David Allan
Laos opened its borders to international tourists on 9 May. Laos has been closed since March 2020 when the pandemic hit. With massive inflation over 2021-2022, Laos is suffering. Laos is looking forward to welcoming tourists and the support their spending brings to the local economy. Inflation in Laos increased to 9.9 percent year-on-year in
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Travelling Responsibly in Laos
April 21, 2022
By David Allan
With travel opening up again and the expectation that from July 2022 tourists can enter with ease, have you wondered how you can travel more responsibly? Tourism can benefit local people and places, leading to much richer experiences for us travellers; but we all have a part to play. As well as benefitting communities, we

COVID-19 Laos Travel Information
April 15, 2022
By David Allan
Like many countries, Laos is in lockdown during this time. Laos had a rapid response to Coronavirus making it a safe place to travel.
Laos food? We love it, and so will you! Promise.
Food & eating is the most important “activity” throughout the day. In Lao language, it is quite common for people to even greet each other by immediately asking, “Have you eaten yet?” (“Kin khao laeo bor?”). Have you?
We LOVE adventure
Ready for an adventure?! Laos is home to just as many adventures you can think of… From the glorious twin falls of Tad Fane, to the northern hill-tribes, the 4000 islands, our motorcyle or mountain bike adventures, this and more is waiting for you!

Top 10 Lao Dishes You Must Try!
March 31, 2022
By David Allan
In Laos, food is the most important activity throughout the day. In the local language, it is quite common for people to greet each other by immediately asking, “Have you eaten food?” (“Kin khao laeo bor?”). Food is often the topic of many conversations, especially when eating and sharing dishes between friends and family. Additionally, Lao people take great passion in sharing traditional dishes with curious travelers.

Best Super Fast VPNs (Virtual Private Network) for 2020
February 22, 2021
By David Allan
Take a step back and consider how much of your life is transmitted over the inherently insecure internet. Do you feel a creeping sense of dread? That’s entirely reasonable, considering the forces arrayed against your privacy. One of the best ways to secure your data is to use a virtual private network (VPN), which also
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See the unseen side of Luang Prabang that most tourists don’t
October 10, 2018
By David Allan
Get out of town and discover rice paddies and charming villages.

5 Must-See Waterfalls in Laos!
May 23, 2018
By Kyle Wagner
From the glorious twin falls of Tad Fane, to the voluminous amount of water passing over Khone Pha Pheng falls, here are the top 5 waterfalls in Laos that you must see!

Why the Luang Prabang Film Festival is like no other
November 30, 2017
By David Allan
The Luang Prabang film festival (LPFF) rocks to a different beat than others. Not only do they screen amazing talent from South East Asia but they are on a mission – a social mission. Started by one man about 6 years ago simply because there was no theatre in Luang Prabang, it has grown to one
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Treehouses on top of the world: Zip-lining in Laos
September 4, 2017
By David Allan
By Eliot Stein September 15, 2016 At the Gibbon Experience in northwest Laos, zip-lines connect some of the tallest treehouses in the world. (Felipe Rodríguez Vasquez) During our honeymoon, my wife strapped herself to a steel cable, kissed me goodbye and threw herself off the side of a mountain. I watched as she disappeared into the jungle
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Why You Need To Start Cycling Laos
August 15, 2017
By Kyle Wagner
Laos is fast becoming a popular cycling destination in southeast Asia. Here are five reasons why Laos is the best place to go cycling in Southeast Asia, and possibly the world! 1. The Amazing Views Laos has some of the most inspiring and varied landscapes in the region. For a small trip, we will take

5 reasons to visit Laos in the Green Season
June 10, 2017
By Kyle Wagner
Here’s a roundup of five best reasons why you should pack your bags and come visit Laos during the wet season — which we prefer to call the Green Season.