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Ten Interesting Facts about Laos

1. Since December 1975, the official name of Laos has actually been “Lao People’s Democratic Republic” – but to this day, everyone still calls it Laos. 2. The Laotian New Year celebration is a 3-day-long festival held from April 13 to 15. 3. The Khone Papeng, which is found in Laos, is the largest waterfall in the whole of Southeast Asia. 4. The first time Laos has...

Lao Cuisine

Laotian cuisine is fairly simple. With the country’s close proximity to Thailand and Vietnam, its food has been greatly influenced by its neighbors’ own cuisines. Some dishes also have a touch of French cooking due to the long French rule over the country. Laotian meals usually involve sticky rice. The gluten-rich rice is soaked in water before it is placed in a...

Where to go in Laos

Buddha Park Vientiane is Laos’ capital city, and yet it is far different from all other national hubs. Instead of booming with trade and industry, Vientiane’s streets bloom with lovely bougainvillea flowers. No high business buildings paint its cityscape either; only temples and crumbling mansions rise to greet the horizon. Barely touched by modernity, Vientiane...

What to do in Laos

Visit temples There’s no better way to learn about a country’s people than to understand their beliefs and to visit their places of worship. As a predominantly Buddhist nation, Laos houses some of the oldest Buddhist temples (wats) and monasteries in the world. Time-scarred yet well-preserved, these structures tell the story of the country’s past and the people’s...

When to Visit Laos

Like most East Asian countries, Laos has a wet and dry climate brought about by monsoons.  While the country maintains its lush landscapes all throughout the year, it is better to know the best time to go there for a better travel experience. The southwest monsoon usually hits the country between May and July, and extends until November. This season is then followed...