Tag: Luang Prabang

Tag: Luang Prabang

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

Better future in store for Laos’ elephants

Laos is still referred to as the country of a million elephants, but today there are only about 800 left in the country, of which only half still exist in the wild. The elephant is an iconic symbol of Laos and the animals are a big tourist draw, even though the population is dwindling rapidly.

Jungle Jar Workshop Update

Meeting House Complete and Workshop Coming Soon: The meeting house in Ban Huay Fai that is used to produce Jungle Jars, a community initiative setup during COVID is finished, and as soon as the village gets electricity (late January), we’ll be opening the doors to a brand new training workshop. This exciting space will provide

Visit Laos Year 2024 Launched

Laos has officially launched its “Visit Laos Year 2024” campaign, expecting to attract millions of international visitors to the Southeast Asian country, which has been touted as a “paradise of culture, nature, and history.” The initiative will boast some 79 cultural events for visitors to enjoy, led by a strategic multi-platform digital campaign. Among the

China Laos Railway makes travelling easier in Laos

The Boten-Vientiane railway, which opened in December 2021, has transformed travel in Laos. The train journey from the capital, Vientiane, to the former royal capital, Luang Prabang, now takes just two hours, compared to seven by car. The railway snakes through the Laotian countryside, passing through some of the 75 tunnels that were carved into

The Season has started for Pandaw Cruise 2023

The 10-cabin RV Laos Pandaw started its winter season cruises last week, travelling from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang on the Upper Mekong. The elegant riverboat navigates the Upper Mekong between Huay Xai on the Laos side of the Mekong River and Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage city, where it stops for three nights

Heritage Line’s Anouvong: A Luxurious River Cruise on the Upper Mekong

Heritage Line’s newest river cruise boat, Anouvong, is now sailing the upper Mekong River in Laos. This luxurious vessel offers a unique and unforgettable experience, allowing passengers to explore the region’s stunning scenery and rich culture in comfort and style. Anouvong has 10 cabins on two decks, each with its own private balcony and en-suite

Unveiling the Enchanting Beauty of Laos

Last week we journeyed from Vang Vieng to the south of Laos on an inspection trip. I’ll write about what we found and experienced in the coming months. Looking through the photos I couldn’t help but notice the beauty of Laos. The skies are blue and the lands are green, Laos holds a unique charm

14 June is World Blood Donor Day

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient