Visiting Laos on a Budget

Exchanging Lao kip in Chiang Mai Thailand

Lao kip are hard to exchange outside Laos. But if you happen to be in Chiang Mai, there is a currency exchange that accepts LAK (Lao kip). The exchange rate is not the best, but it's better...

Vegan street food at Luang Prabang's Night Market

There is a small vegan food stand right in the middle of the Luang Prabang's Night Market alley. It is located on the left side of Wat Mai, when facing it from the Night Market. The sign says...

My Top 5 Southeast Asia Sites to Visit

This is a list of my 5 top sites to visit in Southeast Asia. Have a look, there are also some places I recommend to stay. World heritage-listed Luang Prabang may be the best-preserved city in...

Southeast Asia Visa Information

Planning a trip around Southeast Asia? Great news!! You will have an amazing time! Southeast Asia is full of rich culture, tasty food, and generous people. If you are planning to move around to a...

Vang Vieng, Laos: the gem of Southeast Asia

Vang Vieng is well know for its natural wonders such as exquisite emerald blue lagoons, kilometres long caves and the dreamy Namsong river Other then beautiful nature there is also the notorious...

Exchange your Lao kip before leaving Laos

The currency in Laos is the Lao kip (code LAK). It is very hard to exchange it outside of Laos, and if by miracle you find a place willing to do so, the exchange rate will likely be very bad. Another...