Laos Travel Blog

Celebrate the 2026 Lao New Year, or Boun Pimay, as Laotians welcome renewal with water rituals and blooming cassia flowers. Discover the rich traditions behind this vibrant and symbolic festival!

Laos, a secret spot in Southeast Asia, is perfect for hiking enthusiasts. Nature and culture mix there, creating beautiful landscapes and memorable encounters. This guide takes you on a special adventure in Laos, thanks to the stories of the locals, the passionate guides, the welcoming families, and the people who preserve traditions. Each step promises you amazing and authentic discoveries.

If the question of where to eat in Vientiane arises, here is a selection of the 10 best restaurants in the Lao capital, taken from authentic reviews on Google, TripAdvisor,... From traditional Lao cuisine to fusion restaurants, this list offers a comprehensive overview of the options available to satisfy any culinary craving. Discover the best places to enjoy local dishes or explore new flavors in Vientiane.

Laos is a country where the majority of the population practices Buddhism. This religious influence is clearly reflected in the architecture and cultural sites that can be visited there. Apart from Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often considered the heart of the "land of a million elephants", there is another place full of spirituality and symbolism: the Pak Ou Cave, nicknamed "the cave of a thousand Buddhas". I invite you to discover this singular place through my personal experience.

It is not always the landscapes or the itinerary that mark a journey, but the unforeseen events that draw it along the way. The Thakhek Loop, in the heart of Laos, is a good example. A loop that attracts those in search of raw nature, endless turns and moments that are out of the ordinary. That's exactly what we came for. The spirit of the loop is a bit like that: improvisation, stopping for no reason, letting yourself be surprised. Here are our tips, directly inspired by our own adventure on this road.

Surely most of us have dreamed of becoming Tarzan, soaring through the forests, living in trees, and being close to primates, right? But is there a place on Earth where you can make that dream a reality? The answer is yes! Let’s travel halfway around the world to Laos, where the Gibbon Experience awaits you!