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LATEST NEWSLaos: Luang Prabang AirportSao Darly posts photos and a video clip of the new airport of Luang Prabang in Laos Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Laos: Creative Minds Come Together to Produce Children's ProgrammingThrough a workshop on Innovative Communication for Early Childhood Development, creative minds in Lao People?s Democratic Republic came together with UNICEF to generate quality media for children, as can be seen on video in Young People's Media Network's post. Written by Juliana Rincón Parra · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter... Southeast Asia Digital LibraryThe Southeast Asia Digital Library provides educators and students with materials published in Southeast Asia. The online library contains digital facsimiles of books and manuscripts, as well as multimedia materials and searchable indexes of additional Southeast Asian resources. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (2) Share: Donate · facebook ·... Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle: From Opium to CasinosTan Kai Swee presents a video on EngageMedia about the opening of new casinos in Southeast Asia's infamous Golden Triangle in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos which used to be the center of opium production in the region. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter... Haze in IndochinaThomas Wanhoff links to a satellite image showing the extent of smog and haze in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Southeast Asia?s Three-Wheeled VehiclesTuktuk, Beca, Kuliglig, Trishaw, Pedicab, Becak, Tricycle. These are the famous three-wheeled vehicles in the Southeast Asian region. They can be seen in the streets of urban centers but governments are trying to ban these ubiquitous pedicabs and motorized rickshaws in major throughfares. Southeast Asia: Climate Change and Smallholder FarmersThe World Agroforestry Centre has released a study on the climate change adaptation options for small farmers in Southeast Asia. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Fourth Friendship Lao-Thai BridgeThis youtube video gives an overview of the fourth Friendship Bridge which was designed to link Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Cambodia: How to Cook in a Bamboo TubeDorothy blogs about a unique cooking practice using bamboo tubes in Bunong village of Mondulkiri province in Cambodia. This was also common in Laos Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Flood Forecasting in Mekong RiverThe Mekong River Commission has a special page on its website that provides flood forecasting information that can help resident in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Laos According to WikiLeaksWikiLeaks has released a set of Laos files that confirmed the country?s underdevelopment, endemic corruption in the bureaucracy, and the fragile state of its environment. Here are some online reactions and excerpts of the Laos cables. Wikileaks Cables on LaosWikileaks has released a set of cables that involve Laos. Blogger Lao Bumpkin identifies the relevant topics in the uploaded files. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Filmcamp Laos 2011The Filmcamp Laos 2011 will take place on October 1 at Vientiane College. According to the organizer, it will be the first grassroot un-conference for people in the filmbusiness in Laos and neighbouring countries Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit ·... Laos: Vientiane Career FairPhotos of the Vientiane Career Fair in Laos which took place this month have been uploaded on Facebook. Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper Laos: Trade websiteThe Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Laos has introduced a new trade website which will provide information to business owners aiming to promote Lao products in the global market Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon... Luang Prabang | Vientiane Luang Prabang Laos hostels Luang Prabang hostels, a royal city voted a World Heritage Site in 1995 due to its remarkably well-preserved architectural treasures. This is a place where time seems to stand still and conveys a feeling of peace and relaxation. It reflects an exceptional fusion of French tropical, Location, and religious elements. The National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Phousi Hill, Pak Ou Caves, Khouang Si Waterfall and Hmong Villages are the major attractions should not be missed. hostels Vientiane Vientiane hostels, the capital city of Laos, located on the bank of the Mekong River about 20 kilometers away rom the border at the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. It is the country's center of culture and commerce, and also serves as the seat of the government. Wat Sisaket, Wat Haw Pra Kaew, Wat Ongtu, That Luang Stupa and Patuxai are the major attractions in Vientiane's. Also the beautiful Buddhist monasteries and important monuments surrounded by striking scenery should definitely not to be missed. hostels Xieng Khouang Xieng Khouang, this region was heavily bombed during the Indochina War and located to the northeast of Vientiane. The Plain of Jars where just few distance from Phonsavanh and this place famous with the huge jars scattered around the countryside. These jars were carved out of solid hunks of rock from the surrounding mountains and are estimated to be between 2,500-3,000 years old. The jars were made by Stone Age men that lived in the area, according to popular belief.
Infrastructure--for example, roads, bridges, and aviation services—are
fast improving. It is much easier today getting around then it was even
5 years ago. Vientiane, the capital, and Luang Prabang, the former royal
capital, have new international airport terminal buildings. Flight time
between the two cities is only 30 minutes. However, it is getting increasingly
popular to drive between the two cities, something which can be done in
a day, although many people overnight in Vang Vieng due to its scenic
beauty. Many eating establishments add 10% to the bill for service. Look for it. If it isn’t there, tip, say 10%. There is no need to tip tuk-tuk drivers or taxi drivers unless you really want to, but always negotiate the price of the ride first. Guides, by the way, look for tips to supplement their modest salaries. Remember, most waitresses, waiters and guides support their families with the hard currencies they received as tips. Try to be as generous as you can—it is sincerely appreciated, especially after years of isolation and incomes below the poverty line. There is no mass tourism. Thus Laos remains very much a family place. In other words, everybody knows everybody. Crime is practically unheard of. Look for signs in airports and border checkpoints explaining typical tuk-tuk and taxi fares to frequent destinations. Should you experience anything odd or suspicious, contact your guesthouse desk or the police. Local police are very helpful. There is a strong sense of social responsibility among officials of every stripe. Never be reluctant to ask for assistance when you feel uncomfortable about something. Officials have probably been there before. They will know what to do—they are more efficient than they may appear at first glance.
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