Facts for Cyclist in Laos
PLAINNING When to Ride The best overall time for visiting most of Laos is between the months of November and March, when it rains least and is not too hot. If you plan on focusing on the mountainous northern provinces,…
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Laos Weaving
Altogether, Laos is said to have some 16 basic weaving styles across four regions. Southern weavers, who often use foot looms rather than frame looms, practice Laos’s most continuous textile traditions in terms’ of styles and patterns, some of which…
Laos-Vietnam Border Attractions
Yalakhuntum (Laos)-Bo Y (Vietnam) The border crossing between Bo Y and Yalakhuntum, on the 18B (113 km from Attapeu), is open daily 08:00-16:00.30-day Laos visas are issued at the border. Vietnamese visas are not available at the border and will…
Guides in Central Provinces of Laos
The central provinces of Laos, sandwiched between the Mekong (and Thailand) to the west and the Annamite Mountains (and Vietnam) to the east, are the least visited in the country, which is a shame as the scenery here is stunning,…
Background of Laos
Scholars of Lao history, before they even begin, need to decide whether they are writing a history of Laos; a history of the Lao ethnic group; or histories of the various kingdoms and principalities that have, through time, been encompassed…
Vientiane Visitor Guides, Laos Highlights
Arriving in Vientiane Getting there by air Most visitors arrive in Vientiane by air, the great bulk on one of the daily connections from Bangkok, with Thai Air (www.thaiair.com) or Lao Airlines (www.laoairlines.com); the latter also runs international flights from…
Laos Overview
Laos is fast becoming the darling of Southeast Asia, satisfying all the romantic images of perfumed frangipani trees, saffron-robed monks, rusty old bicycles and golden temples, all set among a rich tapestry of tropical river islands, ethnic minority villages, cascading…
Luang Prabang and Around, Laos Visitor Guide
Anchored at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, the former royal capital of Lane Xang is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to a spellbinding array of gilded temples, weathered French colonial facades and…