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Young Barista Crowned at First International Coffee, Tea Day in Luang Prabang, to Compete in South Korea

From 3 to 5 October, Luang Prabang hosted the International Coffee and Tea Day (ICTD) 2025, the first-ever joint celebration of International Coffee Day and International Tea Day in Laos. The event also featured over 40 exhibition booths and the Lao Young Barista Championship, where Tavanh Sengdala won first place and will represent Laos at […]Luang Prabang · Luang Prabang Read Article

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Luang Prabang celebrated its annual Boat Racing Festival on 23 August along the Nam Khan River, marking the ninth lunar month of 2025. This year, 22 longboats joined the competition, with teams coming from temples, villages, nearby districts, and other provinces. The winner was Nam Phet Charoensap Company’s boat from Vientiane Province, winning a 1,500-gram […]Luang Prabang · Luang Prabang Read Article

Investigation uncovers shocking ruse targeting elderly tourists: 'It's very alarming and out of control'

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One of the fun things about traveling is finding unexpected pleasant surprises. However, if you're in Laos on a bus tour to visit temples and stop for a coffee, you may be in for a very unpleasant surprise. In this scenario, the bus pulls up to a "cafe" where a guard mutters, "No coffee, no coffee." Suddenly, you're not stopping for a cup of joe, but instead visiting an illegal showroom. Mongabay reported that underground shops in Luang Prabang …Luang Prabang · Luang Prabang Read Article

In Laos, a New Dam on the Mekong Is Endangering the Biodiversity of the River, One of the Most Nourishing in the World

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Luang Prabang's hold will turn the Mekong into a nearly stationary river for 75 kilometres. It will add to two Laotian and 12 Chinese works already built on the river, coming a little more threatening this rich ecosystem.International · Luang Prabang Read Article

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than just survival—it can be a source of pride, sustainability, and opportunity. She is turning her passion for agriculture into a way to lift her family and community, while also challenging the traditional idea that farming is only men’s work. Her name […]Farming · Luang Prabang Read Article

La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang Closes for an Extensive Transformation Honouring Its Heritage and Charm

La Résidence Phou Vao, the iconic heritage boutique hotel perched atop Phou Vao Hill in Luang Prabang, is temporarily closing its doors as of now for a comprehensive transformation and will reopen in November, 2025.Luang Prabang · Luang Prabang Read Article

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Suspected Asian Giant Hornet Swarm Kills US Father and Son on Laos Zipline

Suspected Asian Giant Hornet Swarm Kills US Father and Son on Laos Zipline

Young Barista Crowned at First International Coffee, Tea Day in Luang Prabang, to Compete in South Korea

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Investigation uncovers shocking ruse targeting elderly tourists: 'It's very alarming and out of control'

In Laos, a New Dam on the Mekong Is Endangering the Biodiversity of the River, One of the Most Nourishing in the World

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang Closes for an Extensive Transformation Honouring Its Heritage and Charm

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Suspected Asian Giant Hornet Swarm Kills US Father and Son on Laos Zipline

Young Barista Crowned at First International Coffee, Tea Day in Luang Prabang, to Compete in South Korea

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Investigation uncovers shocking ruse targeting elderly tourists: 'It's very alarming and out of control'

In Laos, a New Dam on the Mekong Is Endangering the Biodiversity of the River, One of the Most Nourishing in the World

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang Closes for an Extensive Transformation Honouring Its Heritage and Charm

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