Tourists visiting Laos(more info) often spend little or no time in Vientiane, sometimes bypassing the capital entirely in order to head to Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng. If you intend to explore the city of Vientiane, there are many incredible surprises waiting for you. Here are  9 good things to see  and…

Plain of Jars are megalithic jars located in the Xieng Khouang plateau, Laos.  Over a thousand of these Jars are found across the plateau.  Side Note: Check out more interesting facts about Laos! by Mr ATM Here are 7 facts about the Plain of Jars. 1. The Jars range from a height…

Beijing has long dreamed of a high-speed railway connecting it to southeast Asia, enabling Chinese goods to move south in greater quantities, while the natural resources of its neighbours travel north to China. Now, the line is set to become a reality, one that will draw the region even closer…

A bridge connecting Tarchilaik Township in Shan State and Lwenintha Province of Laos is due to be completed by March of 2015. The Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge will be 691.6 meters long and 8.5 meter wide.  Myanmar signed an agreement with Laos on March 22 last year to build the…

  Amazing adventure from a German traveler, riding his bike through Laos meeting new people and seeing the amazing landscape that Laos has to offer.  Right now he is heading to Bolaven Plateau in Southern Laos.  And check out his image of  the impressive Katamok waterfalls! Laos: Jungle Adventure – one man…

Lao Champasak club has signed a loan for a young Vietnamese Football to join the club.  Nguyen Minh Hai at 19, signed a one year contract to join the team who are defending champs in the  Lao League. Hai told Viet Nam News, during an online interview earlier this week, that…

Amongst all the countries in South East Asia, Laos is up there as one of the most unique and unspoiled. Chances are if you’re visiting this landlocked sliver- squished between Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Myanmar- you’ve got a knack for visiting the unbeaten corners of the globe. Buses,…

Avis Car Rental, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, today announced that it has selected a licensee to launch car rental operations in Laos and Cambodia. Avis Car Rental will officially enter both markets with the opening of airport and city facilities in Luang Prabang, Pakse and…

“The last of Laos’ white elephants, a sacred symbol of both Buddhism and royalty, perished long ago under communist rule. As the number of real white elephants in Southeast Asia declines, metaphorical white elephant property developments can be seen across Laos, particularly in Vientiane, its once sleepy, now bustling,…

“Laos became the first South East Asian nation to introduce pneumococcal vaccine and began a demonstration project for HPV vaccine at a ceremony in the nation’ s capital Vientiane Wednesday. “Immunization is perhaps the best investment any country can make in the health and well-being of its children,” Helen…