Laos travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

La Residence Phou Vao is a luxury spa hotel sits roughly a mile from World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, Laos. Enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, this world class hotel provides modern comforts and is an ideal way to relax the mind, body and soul.

The guest rooms provide breathtaking views of the mountainous landscape of your private terrace make this an ideal vacation for couples and spa lovers. Built with traditional Laotian materials the rooms are furnished simply and elegantly. All of them have a hair dryer, satellite television, mini-bar, personal safe, air conditioning and international direct dial telephone. Wireless Internet is available in the lobby area and the restaurant.

An infinity plunge pool and a water lily pond overlooking the city surround the spa. Try the almost chiropractic Lao massage, in which a masseuse applies hard pressure all over your body with her thumbs and palms. La Residence can organize boat trips on the Mekong and rents bicycles, which are perfect for exploring the area. Languages Spoken: English, French and Thai.

Laos or the Lao People’s Democratic Public is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, offering an untouched glimpse of traditional life.

In Laos, a bungalow is the best place to enjoy sunset along the Nam Song River. the town is famous for its adventure destination, due to the many options for kayaking and caving.

The road from Ban Beng to Tha Taeng in southeastern Laos, where is possible to bump into  the indochinese tiger, the giant gaur and the Asian elephant.

Fresg vegetables are available at the main market called Talat Nyai in Attapeu.

A vendor at the Attapeu market. The Lao economy is heavily dependent on investment and trade with its neighbors, Thailand, Vietnam, and, especially in the north, China. Pakxe has also experienced growth based on cross-border trade with Thailand and Vietnam. Much of the country, however, lacks adequate infrastructure. Laos has no railways, except a short link to connect Vientiane with Thailand over the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.

Laos, officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Laos traces its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants, which existed from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. In the Lao language, the country’s name is “Meuang Lao“. Laos’ isolation from foreign influence offers travelers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional Southeast Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos is the highlight of Southeast Asia.
Enigmatic and relatively undeveloped, Laos bears the dubious distinction of being the most bombed country in history. However, it is gradually emerging from its tumultuous recent history thanks to a combination of foreign aid, a growing ecotourism industry, and its charming, philosophical people. Theravada Buddhism is a dominant influence in Lao culture. It is reflected throughout the country from language to the temple and in art, literature, performing arts, etc. Many elements of Lao culture predate Buddhism.
Laos has rich vegetation, mainly monsoon forest. Parts of the Annamite chain are covered with tropical evergreen forest, where rainfall is highest and in the south, tropical pine forests can be found. Laos has a large number of animal species, including as many as 500 different birds. Reptiles include many snakes, including king cobras. Laos is famous for its woven silk and cotton which are found in varying designs throughout the country. Each area has its own specific design.