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Do’s and Don’t in Laos

If you’re planning a trip to Laos, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the customs and culture of this beautiful country to ensure a pleasant and respectful experience. Scroll through the slideshow below of dos and don’ts. Laos is a fascinating destination, with a rich history and culture, and by following these guidelines, you can

Learning Through Travel: How Responsible Travel UK’s Trip for a Trip Programme Inspired Disadvantaged Students in Luang Prabang

Responsible Travel UK (RT) runs a Trip for a Trip programme (T4T) – they have helped 5000 disadvantaged children to go on a fun day trip. These day trips are not only fun – they also show the children why tourists flock to their country in the hope children might see the benefit that tourism

The Monk’s Long March

The Monk’s Long March (ຕະຫລາດສົດ ບ້ານໜອງບົວທອງ) takes place at Ban Norng Bua Tong Market, located at Km. 40 on Route 13S. It serves as the meeting point for Day 3 of this unique Buddhist practice known as Dhutanga. During this practice, monks engage in long-distance walking meditation, carrying their belongings in bowls and using a

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Top 10 Lao Dishes You Must Try!

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.

5 Must-See Waterfalls in Laos!

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!

Treehouses on top of the world: Zip-lining in Laos

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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