Internet in Laos: SIM Cards, eSIMs and Wi-Fi in 2026
It is one of the first questions travellers ask us [...]
Laos and Thailand in One Trip: Route, Border and Visas
The message we get most often goes something like [...]
Money in Laos: kip, ATMs and cards in 2026
After the visa, this is the question we answer [...]
Thakhek Loop and Kong Lor Cave: The Complete Guide
Route, days, season and costs for the Thakhek Loop and Kong Lor Cave in central Laos, with practical advice from a local agency based in Vientiane.
Laos and Vietnam in One Trip: Itinerary, Visas and Season
From the Mekong to Halong Bay: 12-day to one-month itineraries, visa rules and border crossings for a Laos and Vietnam trip, by a local agency in Laos.
Laos and Cambodia in One Trip: Itinerary, Border and Season
How to combine Laos and Cambodia in one journey: our 15-day route, the Nong Nok Khiene border crossing, visas in the right order and the best season to travel.
Train in Laos: A Practical Guide to the Laos-China Railway
Timetables, fares, the seven-day booking window, out-of-town stations and strict security: what to know before taking the train in Laos.
Ok Phansa 2026: Experiencing the Festival of Lights in Laos
Once a year, on the October full moon, Laos lights [...]
Savannakhet, the Sleeping Beauty of the Mekong Awakens
Colonial villas, art deco cinemas, street art, a dinosaur museum and a lively night market: Savannakhet, long seen as a mere border stop, has become one of Laos' most delightful surprises.
Mount Phousi: climbing the sacred hill of Luang Prabang
328 steps, a golden stupa visible from the whole town, the Lao New Year procession: Mount Phousi, the sacred heart of Luang Prabang, has stories to tell.
