Laos is now an independent state with a fairly progressive communist government which is tolerant of religion and has undertaken a programme of urbanisation and industrialisation. The fall of the USSR may well have accelerated that policy. Despite being a one party communist state

Visa travel is the norm these days but countries like Laos have realised that it is important to make them readily available to tourists on Laos travel packages. A good Laos tour operator will certainly be able to advise you about the requirements. In most cases a visa can now be obtained on arrival; the main airports in Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse are the most popular places of entry and each has the facility to provide a visa if needed.

While there are similarities between the different cuisines of South East Asia, there are also several differences, country to country. The produce that chefs have throughout the region and there has been significant movement

Laos is a fascinating country to explore and even with its two distinct weather seasons, it is still a wonderful country to travel to year-round. Laos’ climate is fairly straightforward and consists

Laos is fast becoming a popular cycling destination in southeast Asia. Read these five reasons below why Laos is the best place to go cycling in Southeast Asia, and possibly the world!

Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia located between 14° and 23°N, and longitudes 100° and 108°E. The country shares its borders with Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China. Vientiane is its capital and largest city.