Writer
Leuth Sengphachanh
guide · Vientiane
“Six golden-hour spots in Vientiane no Instagram has yet.”
Photography-focused guide, runs sunrise/golden-hour tours.
Specialties: Photography, sunrise spots, drone-friendly locations.
Philosophy: “Light first. Story second. Photo third.”
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9 articles by Leuth
TransportJun 2026
Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ): Everything You Need to Know in 2026
A complete guide to Luang Prabang International Airport in 2026 — airlines, routes, transfers into town, and the smartest way to get to your hotel.
TransportJun 2026
Is the Lao-China Railway Worth It? A Local's Take (2026)
An honest review of the Laos-China Railway from people who actually live in Laos. What it changed, what it didn't, and whether it's worth the booking hassle.
TransportJun 2026
Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Train, Bus, Van, or Flight? (2026)
A no-nonsense comparison of every way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang in 2026 — train vs flight vs minivan vs bus. Real prices, real times, what we recommend.
TransportJun 2026
How to Book Laos Train Tickets in 2026 (The Honest Guide)
Everything you actually need to know to book Laos-China Railway tickets in 2026 — the official app, third-party sites, the ticket office, and what to do when seats sell out.
PracticalMay 2026
Tipping in Laos: what locals actually do
Restaurants, guides, drivers, hotels — the real answer to a question every traveler asks.
PracticalApr 2026
When to visit Laos: a month-by-month guide
The dry season vs the green season vs the burning season. What each is actually like.
PracticalApr 2026
Packing for Laos (the realistic version)
What you'll actually need across the wet season, the dry season, and the cool nights up north.
PracticalJan 2026
Laos visa in 2026: what changed, what didn't.
Visa-on-arrival, e-visa, land border rules, the new digital arrival card. A current breakdown by nationality, with prices in USD.
DestinationsDec 2025
The Bolaven Plateau is where Lao coffee comes from.
Most travelers never make it to the southern coffee country. They should. The two-day motorbike loop is one of the great underrated road trips of Southeast Asia.