The Alms Giving Ceremony is a unique spiritual ritual in Laos, taking place every morning as Buddhist monks receive food offerings from locals. It's not only a religious act but also a demonstration of compassion, love, and community bonding. The sim [Read more]

Lao cuisine is very different from the cuisines of other SE Asian cultures and has features that it does not generally share with its neighbors. The Lao food tradition does not belong only to the country of Laos but also the ethnic Lao people. [Read more]

Lao (as known as pasaa Lao), is the formal and most widely-used language of Laos. Belonged to the tonal Tai – Kadai language, it is spoken by about fifteen million Laos, Northeast Thailand people, and groups residing all over the world.  [Read more]

Laos is a country enriched with beautiful natural landscapes and has become more popular with world-wide tourists for adventurous journeys and interesting discoveries. Mountains and dense forests are the main terrains of Laos. [Read more]

Laos, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a Southeast Asian country with a population of over 7 million people. In this article, we will get to know more about Laos people! [Read more]

Laos has a long-lasting history of traditional art in different fields including sculptures, architecture, paintings, and textiles. The most ancient form of Laos art is the architecture and sculptures that appeared at the Buddhist Temples. [Read more]

Boun is the Lao word for festival and it means earning merit for future lives by doing good deeds. Festivals in Laos celebrate religious holidays or agricultural seasons. [Read more]

Travel Insurance is compulsory on all Travel Authentic Asia trips and is a condition of booking with Travel Authentic Asia. This will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel but also covers you for many of the things that can go wrong. [Read more]

Laos has earned a reputation among visitors as a remarkably safe place to travel, with little crime reported. Anyway, as a saying go “prevention better than cure” you should be aware of some dangers or annoyance you might suffer. [Read more]

Getting to know about money in Laos is important for travelers visiting this beautiful country. With this basic knowledge about the local currency, you can ensure a hassle-free trip to Laos! [Read more]

Laos is a bit easygoing country. There are not many public activities in the capital Vientiane city in particular and the country in general for both Laos people and foreigners to take part in.  [Read more]

Traveling to the capital city Vientiane and other populated cities in Laos, you can easily find various types of food for your consideration. Besides traditional cuisine, there are also other countries including Chinese, Vietnamese… [Read more]