Practical Tips and Curiosities about Laos: Travel Guide

Consejos y Curiosidades sobre Laos - Travel Guide

Here is a list of tips and interesting facts about Laos, after almost a whole month traveling there, that might be useful as a travel guide. After visiting Thailand and Vietnam, I went on a trip to Laos, a country I didn’t expect much from, which ended up enchanting me and is now one of … Read more

Vientiane, the capital of Laos: 4 must-see places

Qué ver en Vientián - Estupa Pha That Luang

Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is characterized as one of the most tranquil capitals in the world, with only 200,000 inhabitants. It is located in central Laos, and the Mekong River flows alongside the city, serving as a natural border with Thailand. In the city, the blend of French colonial architecture with traditional Buddhist temples … Read more

What to see in Luang Prabang: best 4 temples and activities

Luang Prabang - Mirador Templo Wat That Chomsi

The city of Luang Prabang is located in northern Laos. It is situated between the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River, is surrounded by mountains and is full of beautiful temples that are worth visiting. In terms of population, it is the third largest city in Laos, after Vientiane and Savannakhet. In 1995 UNESCO … Read more

Mekong cruise: From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang by boat

Laos - Travesía por el Mekong

After visiting Luang Namtha we headed to Huay Xai, a calm city on the border with Thailand in the north of Laos. We went only to Huay Xai to take a boat and make Mekong cruise towards Luang Prabang. In Huay Xia basically everyone goes, above all, for three reasons: What is the Morning Alms-Giving … Read more

Crossing the Vietnam – Laos Border from Sapa: my experience

Frontera Vietnam - Laos - Muang Khua (Laos)

We decided to cross the Vietnam – Laos border through the border town of Dian Bien Phu (Vietnam) to Muang Khua (Laos). From Sapa is the land border to Laos that you have more at hand and therefore the most suitable if you want to cross by land. It is known as the Tay Trang … Read more