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Some photos and clips from Wat Chom Phet, taken on October 19, 2008 after a visit to Ban Nong Hoy. The temple is expanding thanks largely to money pouring in from former villagers that are living in the US. This village is cited by many people in the area as a model town because of [...]

Some photos and clips from Ban Muang Khao, in Champasak Province. We were hanging around during lunch break watching people playing Petonk while waiting for the bank to open after lunch hour.
Crossing the Lao-Nippon Bridge

Featured video of Vang Vieng and the actions along Nam Song River, not for the faint of heart. There are plenty to do in Vang Vieng without having to jump in the river or floating down the stream with Beer Lao in one hand. You just have to find what’s for you in Vang Vieng.

Video clips from the first Northern Ethnic Festival 2009 in Oudomxay province from April 27 to 30. It was the biggest festival of its kind ever held in northern Laos with the aim of promoting tourism in the four provinces of Oudomxay, Bokeo, Phongsaly and Luang Namtha. The event showcased the cultural diversity of ethnic [...]

If you have ever been to Tad Pasuam in Champasak Province, then you can appreciate its beauty. How this hot tourist spot get to be what it is today? The tourism project was started by a Thai business man and is expanding with recently built bungalows for tourists.

See what Boun Pee Mai Lao is like in Vang Vieng and Vientiane through the eyes of tourists that visited the country during the week long celebration.

Preventative measures are being taken in Laos to keep the country clear of the latest outbreak of swine flu. If you are heading to Laos in the near future, then be prepared to be standing at a thermal imagine machine at Wattay International Airport.
Please see the complete article from Vientiane Times Newspaper for more details.
Swine [...]

Check out this video to see what it’s like to ride around Vientiane on a bicycle. You got to be really brave to do this since there is no designated lane for bicycle. I don’t want to scare anyone but when I was in Vientiane, a tourist was killed while on a bicycle near Patouxay. [...]

Photos and clips impressions of Laos Traveling in Laos 2009.
Part 1

News article from Vientiane Times Newspaper in Laos regarding the status of buses for the up and coming Lao New Year celebration from April 14-16. As anticipated, the price of ticket has gone up quite a bit due to high demands during Boun Pee Mai Lao.
Bus companies ready to roll at Pi Mai

Long distance bus [...]

Travel Finding from Lao Star Channel with Ko. Today he is at Ban Lingxan for the biggest Rocket Festival of the year. Check out how the villagers at Ban Lingxan celebrate their Boun Bang Fai Larn.

Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) celebration at Ban Keun in the province of Vientiane.

The promotional video from the Lao National Tourism Administration.

Laos is no doubt the jewel of the Mekong and you’ll agree once you are there. The people of Laos are frank and open and friendly. From the temples of Luang Prabang, the breath taking view of Nam Song River in Vang Vieng to the beautiful waterfalls [...]

I have great news for those that are planning to travel to Laos in the near future. The government has a Visa waiver program for those that are under the age of 15 and those that are over 65 years of age. However, starting next month a new tourist fee of $2 for passport holder [...]