VIENTIANE: Upon stepping onto the land of Laos, a rich and distinctive aroma of coffee subtly greets the senses.

Street smarts come in handy for foodies. You have to know where to look for the best bites. And in an era when seemingly every entity must have an Instagram account to be considered credible, it’s ...

“Lao people are the ‘Children of the Sticky Rice,'” Chef Kevin Phanhvilay tells me. You may have heard the phrase before, but it’s hard to fully grasp until you’ve had a Lao meal. Sticky rice is not ...

On a blackboard wall are maps of Laos relative to its neighbors, Thailand and Cambodia, drawn invitingly in chalk. But Zaap Kitchen’s sense of place is mostly present on its plates. At the casual, ...

Indian travellers can explore Laos for under ₹30,000 with smart planning, cheap flights, low-cost stays, street food and ...