I have many fond memories of my college days.  The first one of course involves food. When I went off to college I did not take any Laotian grocery, condiments, or sauces with me because I didn’t know who my roommate was going to be and how they were going to be like.  I didn’t want [...]

I’ve gotten through the whole month of March, with posting a list every day for the month for the NaBloPoMo Challenge. It’s been quite a time, trying to think of a new list every day, but it has stimulated my creativity. Right now, I’m in the drainage state of my cold, which is keeping me up. So since it is the 31st, I’ll list some facts about April Fool’s Day.

1. I had always believed that the

Ricky Martin. Photo / Reuters Pop star Ricky Martin met victims of sexual exploitation on Saturday during a visit to Cambodia to promote the fight against human trafficking. Martin held toddlers and l…

Gibbon experience in Laos for one family. These kids make it look so easy and fun. One thing for sure, your kids won’t ever be afraid of height after this!

Fon Seurth by the Lao Classical Dance Troupe of Iowa.

There are many non-profit organizations (NGOs) that are working hard to improve the quality of education in Laos. Below is a story about a Lao lady who is dedicating herself to improve the quality of education in Laos by working with Room to Read non-profit organization from the Vientiane Times Newspaper.
Woman dedicates herself to children’s [...]

Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh (L) welcomes Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Ventiane, capital of Laos, on March 30, 2008. China and Laos reached comprehensive agreement on Sunday to boost …

For those that are living in the US, flying to Laos in the future might be a lot easier. You won’t have to make stop in Taiwan, Thailand or other countries and can go straight to Wattay International Airport in Vientiane after making a stop in Japan.

Laos, Japan mull direct flights
Officials from Laos and Japan [...]