Elephants in Laos: Where to See Them Without Riding
Around 1,500 Asian elephants are left in Laos. Where to meet them with no riding and no show, five questions to ask before booking, and when to come.
Phongsaly, Laos: Treks, Tea and Akha Villages in the Far North
There is a corner of Laos that travellers almost never [...]
What to Buy in Laos: Silk, Coffee and Handicrafts Worth Bringing Home
Handwoven silk, Bolaven Plateau coffee, saa paper and silver: what is worth the space in your luggage, where to buy it, and what Lao customs will not let you take out.
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.
