Second Som Tam for March

I made my second batch of som tam for this month and had a nice dinner with water spinach and brown rice vermicelli.

Lao New Year in Louisiana

On March 22, 2008, the Lao community in Louisiana celebrated the annual Lao New Year Festival. Check out the video clips of the celebration with parade, food, music, water fight and more. Part 1

The fight to improve education in Laos

Vientiane to raise education standards The Vientiane Education Department will further expand and improve the basic system of education in primary and secondary schools in Vientiane in the 2008-2009 academic year. The strategy will focus on three main points: expanding educational opportunities for children, improving the quality of education, and strengthening administration. There are many [...]

Muang Sing, Luang Nam Tha Province

Riverside Food Stalls in Vientiane

There are plenty of food stalls at riverside in Vientiane to keep you busy while you stroll around and enjoying the view of the Mekong River. Early in the evening you can relax by the river and watch the sunset while ordering some delicious Lao dishes like BBQ chicken with Lao green papaya salad. If [...]

A Lao treetop

Gibbon experience in Laos for one family. These kids make it look so easy and fun. One thing for sure, your kids won’t ever be afraid of height after this!

Lao Classical Dance Troupe of Iowa

Fon Seung by the Lao Classical Dance Troupe of Iowa.

Room to Read Laos in the news

There are many non-profit organizations (NGOs) that are working hard to improve the quality of education in Laos. Below is a story about a Lao lady who is dedicating herself to improve the quality of education in Laos by working with Room to Read non-profit organization from the Vientiane Times Newspaper. Woman dedicates herself to [...]

Future direct flights from Japan to Laos

For those that are living in the US, flying to Laos in the future might be a lot easier. You won’t have to make stop in Taiwan, Thailand or other countries and can go straight to Wattay International Airport in Vientiane after making a stop in Japan. Laos, Japan mull direct flights Officials from Laos [...]

Tha khaek and Savannakhet Laos