While visiting Laos, I somehow got an impression that in a few years, Laos will be like Thailand,
or even they want to be like Thailand, i.e., a very popular tourist destination.
Laos – Next Thailand?
Laos – Simply Beautiful
“Simply Beautiful” is an official tourism slogan of Laos.
Laos – Tourism
The tourism sector in Laos is growing rapidly,
thus I always recommend to visit Laos as soon as possible,
before the country will change too much.
Laos – Climate
Laos climate can be described as hot and humid.
There is a rainy season, from May until November;
and a dry season, from December till April.
(sometimes, you may find slightly different boarders)
I visited Laos at the end of December, and it was quite pleasant.
Laos – Theravada Buddhism
Over 60% (some people say it’s even 90%) of people from Laos are followers of Theravada Buddhism.
It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand;
and it’s also practiced by minority groups in other Asian countries.
Laos – Religion
About 2/3 of people in Laos are Buddhists and 1/3 are practitioners of Laotian folk religion.
Laos – French Protectorate of Laos
Yesterday, I mentioned that French language is still widely spoken in Laos.
It’s because Laos was kind of French colony,
it was called the French protectorate of Laos,
and it lasted 60 years.
Laos – Lao
The official language of Laos is Lao, but French is also widely spoken.
In tourist places, you can use basic English.
Laos – Human Rights
Apparently, not respecting human rights is still a big issue in Laos…
I only heard about it, but didn’t experience it.
Laos – Communist Country
Currently, there are only a few communist states; however some of them are really large.
Laos is one of the communist countries; where the only legal political party is the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
So, you can expect to see many of these red flags in laos.
Laos – Location
Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
Laos is bordered by China, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam and Thailand.
Laos – Introduction
Welcome in May.
This month is going to be all about Laos, i.e., Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Have you been to this country or what have you heard about Laos?
Easter Island – Final impression
Today, I’m showing you the last picture from Ester Island.
How did you like the month on my blog about mysterious Rapa Nui?
If you have a chance, visit Easter Island; it’s a nice and very interesting place!
Easter Island – Rapa Nui Movie
There was one movie filmed in 1994 on Easter Island about Rapa Nui.
It was produced by Kevin Costner, but the movie didn’t get so famous.
Still, I think it’s nice to watch a movie about a place we’re planning to visit or just visited.
Easter Island – Plants
Apparently, there is not so big variety of plants on Easter Island.
I didn’t really think about it while visiting the island; I was just enjoying landscapes and Moai. 🙂
Easter Island – Landscape
This month, I’m showing you Easter Island, not only the most famous Moai figures,
but in general the landscape.
It’s a very nice island with volcanoes, hills, coast and palm trees.
Easter Island – Volcanoes
Volcanoes, calderas etc. – all amazing things you’ll find on Easter Island.
Easter Island – Volcanic Island
Easter Island has a volcanic origin.
It consists mostly of 3 extinct volcanoes: Terevaka, Poike and Rano Kau.
Easter Island – Isolated Island
Easter Island is quite isolated.
The closest continental point in Chile lies over 3500 km away.
There are a few “closer” islands, but its’ still quite a distance.
Easter Island – Avocado
I could call Chile as a land of avocado, and I’m sure everyone who has been to Chile understands what I mean. 😉
Here, as a proof that Easter Island belongs to chile, a picture of avocado. 😀
(of course, it’s kind of joke, but based on a good reason 😉 )