Blog: Laos

Top city in Laos

Top city in Laos

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Vientiane is Southeast Asia’s smallest capital city with a population of 800,000 inhabitants. Located along a bend of the Mekong River in the north-west of the country, the city exudes a laidback atmosphere and old world charm with its mix of Chinese shop houses and French colonial architecture.

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Lao: Travel tips

Lao: Travel tips

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Lao people are very polite, courteous and it is recommended to adopt the same attitude when addressing to them, as well as to never touch their heads, nor touch or point anything with your feet.

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Festive holiday in Laos:

Festive holiday in Laos:

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Pi Mai Lao, held during the Lao New Year, is one of the most important dates in the Lao calendar. As well as being a truly joyous time, Pimai Lao has become synonymous with the celebration of Lao identity, of family bonds, and an opportunity to reflect on the year ahead.

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Laos visa – How to get a Laos visa

Laos visa – How to get a Laos visa

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Summary of nationalities entitled for visa exemption: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, R. Korea, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam. For further information, please visit here.      

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Laos weather – When to go

Laos weather – When to go

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Similar to Cambodia, Laos basically has two seasons; the dry season runs from October through Apr and the wet season from May to September. However, in the dry season, it gets cooler from December through February.

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