Dramatic Elephants
The description of the video read, “Cue the Jurassic Park theme!”, but to us, Lao is the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants. I came upon an article at preetamrai.com called The land of million smiles (Lao PDR) that said, “In Lao people always seem to be smiling. They use [...]
Laos… Jewel of the Mekong
Laos… Jewel of the Mekong is the top destination for travel this year. Pack your bags and get there before it is too crowded. Check out the must hot travel spots in Laos, from the northern to the southern region. Below are promotional video clips from the Lao National Tourism Administration.
Laos… Jewel of the Mekong, [...]
The Legend of Human Sacrifice at Wat Phu Champasak
Wat Phou is a ruined temple complex in Champasak, southern Laos. It is known for its Boun, also know as Wat Phu Festival and usually takes place on the full moon of the third lunar month (usually in early February for 3 days). Pilgrims from near and far come for Boun Wat Phu, and the [...]
Ethnic villages at Pa Suam
Pa Suam waterfall is located in the coffee capital of Laos (Bolaven plateau) and home to many ethic tribes. This beautiful waterfall is a perfect place for a picnic. You can stroll around and check out the various ethnic villages and can stay overnight at one of the tree house type bungalows or opt for [...]
Buddhist Nine Temples Tour in Laos
When I read Lao New Year at Wat Thong Phong part 1 about Darly’s “aunt Kian went to eight or nine temples,” and another post of Lao New Year at Wat Simoung, made me think of a Thai article in Kwanruen Thai Magazine about “Buddhist Nine Temples Tour in Laos (Wai Pra 9 Wat,)” [...]
Lao colors
Video by Rafael, Tribes of the North of Laos. Tribus del norte de Laos.
