Lao Voices

Many monuments represent abstract ideas of freedom and liberty, and stand proud to represent the city, and most became the place of tourist attraction. As for Laos, we have Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Patuxay Monument was formerly known as the Anousavary built in 1968, [...]

While there is no dress code for the general public, “public figures, such as singers, presenters and performers” are encouraged to dress appropriately according to the latest news from the Vientiane Times Newspaper. This news doesn’t come as a surprise to me. During my visit to Laos last year I noticed how teenagers tend to [...]

Thom Khao Piak Sen or Lao noodle soup with pork and pork blood.

Getting a car fix at a backyard mechanic in Vientiane.