Laos is an astonishingly diverse country. The Lao Front for National Construction recent revised their list of ethnic groups living within the country’s border. There are 160 ethnic groups consisting of 49 completely different ethnicities in this beautiful Southeast Asia country. There speak an incredible 82 distinct different languages. They are grouped into main categories. […]

Travelling abroad always opens the door to the question of local food. In some countries it is easy to find food that you enjoy, in others sometimes it can be more challenging. I spent a week in Shanghai once on a budget and I could have starved to death. The only food I found that […]

Laos is an absolutely fascinating country to the north and east of Thailand in Southeast Asia. This land locked country, also shares borders with China, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. Lying as it does, completely surrounded by five countries. The culture and ethnic diversity in the country is hugely varied. Vietnam for example has 54 ethnic […]

8E5GDGXF3WEA In the heart of the magical city of Vientiane there is a golden stupa that is more impressive than any other I have seem. The Capital of Laos is home to Pha That Luang. This magnificent temple is thought to possible be 1800 years old, though it has undergone many reconstructions. The most recent […]

The incredible Mekong river has more miles of its remarkable route in Laos than in any other country. As it meanders through this beautiful country it splits in many rivulets and streams. Whilst passing through the Chmpasak region of the country it forms many islands, these are known as the 4000 islands and it was […]