The national currency of Laos is the Lao kip (LAK) but many places will accept U.S. dollars or Thai baht. The rate of exchange from USD to LAK is around 1: 8,200 and from baht to LAK is 1:265 (USD to baht 1:32). Most large hotels will accept major credit cards, as will high end […]

Below you can find a travel guide to post and communications in Laos, internet access in Laos, making a phone call in Laos, sending a post card in Laos. Post and communication in Laos: The government-run postal service in Laos is fairly inexpensive compared to local standards. Post The government-run postal service in Laos is fairly […]

1.Telephone & Mobile Phone  You can make international calls at Laos Telecom offices in most provincial capitals or post offices. Calls to most countries usually cost between 0.75USD and 1.80USD per minutes. Still, cyber cafes are a cheaper way to go. If you want to use your mobile phone in Laos, the simplest and cheapest way […]

Transportation would not be a problem during your Laos tours. Laos possesses a number of modern transportation systems, including several highways and a number of airports. Yet the Rail transport does not play a significant part in Laos’s transport sector. Getting to Laos By Flight There are a few airlines that handle international flights in […]

With the launch of e-Visa scheme in July 2019, now the citizens of all nations can easily apply for Visa to Laos. We recommend you apply for this online visa as it helps avoid the tired long queue at the airport. For the one forgetting to apply for e-Visa, you can easily apply for Visa on arrival, but it is only […]

Post on : 16 May, 2017 Luang Prabang night market is something not to be missed when visiting this charming city. It is an amazing sight and offers the most extensive collection of handicrafts in the country and other products as well. The Luang Prabang is located along Sisavangvong Road from the Royal Palace Museum. […]

Post on : 28 August, 2020 LDWDC is a place of great beings, devoted working and quality shopping for any who comes to Laos. This center was built to help the disabled, especially women with disadvantaged abilities. The foundation and the stories out of this center are extremely uplifting and inspiring as they enable the […]

Post on : 28 August, 2020 Located in the town center, nearby Nam Phou, Elegant Boutique offers guests with quality authentic handmade clothes, well-designed and manufactured by the owner, a professional Lao stylist. If you are looking for traditional Lao fabrics to make a formal suit for parties or events, Ms Tamong (the owner) will […]

Post on : 28 August, 2020 Saoban is a member of PADETC, a Lao NGO that integrates socially sustainable programs in education, agriculture, microfinance, handicrafts, and community leadership. They represent a dynamic and promising new opportunity for preserving ancient crafts and techniques, an important cultural tradition among the diverse ethnic population of Laos. Saoban’s products […]

Post on : 28 August, 2020 The Carol Cassidy store is a workshop and gallery specialized in traditional Lao textile weaving with a strong emphasis on patterns and motifs. Using age-old techniques, this American designer works alongside local artisans to produce beautiful pieces of woven art. Items have been displayed in museums across the USA […]