Category: Travel

Luang Prabang Half Marathon Weekend Oct 2017

The annual Half Marathon Weekend is coming soon with many activities from Oct 19-Oct 23rd in the beautiful and historic UNESCO heritage town of Luang Prabang, Laos. This is an opportunity for locals, expats and tourists to have a great time while supporting the Lao Friends Hospital for Children. The charity race takes place on Sunday,

Laos Elephant Tour – Communicating with Elephants – Mandalao

MANDALAO ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

Luang Prabang has long been a destination for elephant interaction and elephant riding. But since the world of tourism is re-thinking the way elephant tours should be conducted, also Luang Prabang has undergone changes in the various offerings for Elephant tours. As a leading travel management company in Laos, we promote companies who are innovative,

Lifetime Achievement Award to Tony and Maureen Wheeler – Lonely Planet

Laos 100 Waterfall Tony Wheeler

Just a few years ago, the Director of Tiger Trail, Mr. Markus N. has been traveling with Tony Wheeler, who now has received one of the highest honors to be found in the world of tourism. As Markus & Tony traveled to Nong Khiaw those days, they sat on the kayak for hours talking about

ITB Berlin knowledge-sharing session – Human Capital Development a “Strategic Pillar” of Mekong Tourism

Laos Mekong Tours Travel

A knowledge-sharing session open to all ITB Berlin delegates will investigate the human capital development (HCD) challenges facing the travel & tourism industry through the lens of some of the success stories being written in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Human Capital Development a “Strategic Pillar” of Mekong Tourism FEBRUARY 16, 2017, BANGKOK, THAILAND: For

A Visit to the Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

The newly-opened Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden is a perfect half-day adventure out of town and it’s just a short, leisurely ride from Luang Prabang. After buying a ticket at their office in town, hop on one of their complimentary boats from the pier across the street with your family or friends and take a

Riding Dapper for a Cause

The first Luang Prabang Gentleman’s Ride Riding motorbikes in Laos for a good cause. Written by Juliana Guttierrez The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a worldwide event held annually to campaign and raise money for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer research and suicide prevention. This year was the first time that the Gentleman’s Ride

Vang Vieng Travel Tip – Riverside Boutique Resort Laos

Laos Travel Tip Vang Vieng View Point

Exploring the stunning beauty of Vang Vieng. Riverside Boutique Resort recommendations for taking a tour up to Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng in central Laos, 3 hours north of Vientiane capital, has plenty to offer and truly unique scenery that could out of the  dream of most photographers. Yet, it is astounding that so many travelers

A day on the Luang Say

Cruising the mighty Mekong in style Here I am, lounging in the shade, avoiding the hot, mid-morning sun along the Mekong as we slowly wind our way downriver to Luang Prabang. All is quiet and peaceful except for the sound of the boat’s motor slicing through the water, glistening as it rushes past us. Steep

MOTOLAO CEO – Chief Exploring Officer a job on and offroad

Laos motorbike tour

  Life as a Motorcycle Tour Manager Chief Exploring Officer in Luang Prabang (CEO)   Over the past years, Chris Corbett has covered 100,000km of Laos on motorbike. With a vast knowledge of Lao trails and experience under his belt, here at MOTOLAO, we’ve given Chris the title of Chief Exploring Officer, or for short,