Chomphet: Luang Prabang’s Secret Right Bank of the Mekong
Ten minutes by boat from Luang Prabang, the right bank of the Mekong hides four ancient monasteries, the Phrabang Road and the royal cemetery. Complete guide.
Vat Xieng Thong: the Golden Jewel of Luang Prabang
Founded in 1560, spared by raiders, adorned with unique glass mosaics: a guided tour of Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful monastery in Luang Prabang.
The Phra Bang: the Golden Buddha that Gave Luang Prabang its Name
Cast in Ceylon, gifted to Fa Ngoum in 1358, twice carried off to Bangkok: the incredible story of the Phra Bang, the sacred Buddha that gave Luang Prabang its name.
Boun That Luang 2026: Vientiane’s Grand Festival Guide
Boun That Luang, the biggest festival in Laos, lights up Vientiane at the November full moon. 2026 dates, program, tak bat, tikhi and tips from a local agency.
Boun Ok Phansa & Vientiane Boat Race Festival 2026
Once a year, Vientiane transforms. The riverside promenade fills with [...]
Luang Namtha and the Nam Ha: Trekking and Ecotourism in Northern Laos
In the far north of Laos, on the [...]
Boun Pi Mai: the complete guide to Lao New Year
Boun Pi Mai — literally "New Year festival" [...]
Bolaven Plateau: Coffee, Waterfalls and Ethnic Groups of Southern Laos
In the heart of Southern Laos, at approximately [...]
Buddhism in Laos: Understanding Vats and Monastic Life
In Laos, the temple — or Vat — is not [...]
Must-see temples in Luang Prabang: a guide to the Wats
Luang Prabang has about thirty active Buddhist temples, concentrated on [...]
