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Jan 2016
Luang Prabang’s Best Bars
Luang Prabang offers dozens of restaurants and party locations, but we have chosen the best bars in town where you can have fun and enjoy a mouthwatering drink, all in one. It is often described as the spiritual capital or a little piece of Europe in South East Asia. Luang Prabang certainly has a lot to offer. From unique markets and places to go shopping, to exquisite temples, timeless culture
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Dec 2015
New Years Eve At Luang Say Residence
After a year of working hard nothing makes the team at Luang Say more delighted than ending it with a festive dinner celebration for our guests. This year it will start at 19:45 with cocktails and chit chat by the pool whilst taking in a performance by traditional Lao dancers. Following this guests will be able to experience one of Laos oldest ceremonies, the Baci. This ceremony combines Buddhist and
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Dec 2015
From the Village, For the Village!
It’s great to see how one woman is helping rural women in Laos make a sustainable living by creating luxurious and creative home wares and fashion products. Ma Te Sai founder, Emi Weir working with rural villages ‘Ma Te Sai’ in Lao language means “Where does it come from?” Meet Emi who is from Australia and celebrating 5 years since she started ‘Ma Te Sai’ this month. She was inspired
Welcome to Pak Beng, Laos! Our one night stop over on the Luang Say Cruise is here at our exclusive Luang Say Lodge. Pak Beng is well-known by travelers as the midway point on the two day river journey between Huay Say and Luang Prabang. The Mekong River was once the main transport route through Laos. Out of necessity, Pak Beng became the overnight stop for both cargo and
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Sep 2015
The Vat Phou Boat Namesake
Our cruise boat, the Vat Phou, is named after the Vat Phou Temple ruins, which is the highlight tour of our Southern Laos Mekong River cruise. The Vat Phou (Wat Phu) Temple is an ancient temple pre-dating the Khmer Empire. The ruins of the temple are located just a few kilometers outside of Champasak town, the capital of Champasak Province. The Vat Phou ruins are at the base of a
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Aug 2015
Luang Prabang Boat Races
Each year in Laos there is a Boat Racing Festival in either August or September, depending on the Lunar Calendar. This year the race day falls on September 12th. The races take place on the Nam Khan River. Nearly 40 boats take part in the races, including racing boats from the neighboring provinces. Before the boat races begin, there is a special alms giving ceremony outside the Royal Palace National
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Aug 2015
The Pak Ou Boat Namesake
Our Luang Say Cruise boats have all been given the name “Pak Ou” after the famous stop off on our 2 day 1 night cruise on the Mekong River between Luang Prabang and Huay Say. Traveling North on the Mekong River from Luang Prabang, it is not long before you reach the mouth or “pak” of the Ou River. The Ou River (Nam Ou) flows from the northernmost parts
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Jun 2015
The Vat Phou Crew
Part of the Community
The Vat Phou Cruise has become familiar sight over the years for the communities along its route. Most of staff on the Vat Phou boat are from the very towns and villages that the boat visits. We are grateful for the people and communities that have become a part of our company and helped to bring such memorable experiences to our guests. The Vat Phou Cruise hires local villagers from
Green season has arrived in Laos. Flowering trees are in full bloom and the colors of this beautiful country are becoming more vibrant. The climb to the top of Mt. Phousi in Luang Prabang is lined with dok champa trees full of the flower that Laos is so well-known for. This is the busy time in the life of the Lao village, especially for the farmers. Soon they will be
