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An Australian Volunteer in Laos. Working in the microfinance sector and trying to convince people to visit him in Vientiane.
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Another Quiet American Posted on 06/04/2011

I have just started reading the opening of the latest edition of Brett Dakin‘s Another Quiet American. There first few pages are about his recent return to Laos, and are a reflection...   Read more

I recently watched a documentary on Laos called The Most Secret Place on Earth. It was about how Laos was used by the Americans in the war, and in particular how an airstrip set up just...   Read more
Food from Northern Laos Posted on 05/11/2010

The author of Food from Northern Laos has pointed me to their excellent blog. They have some great photos and stories of Lao food. I can’t wait to go back and try some of these...   Read more

I have a good friend heading to Laos. They’ve asked me for advice on what to do. I thought what I tell them might be worth sharing with the internet. My expertise is in Vientiane,...   Read more
Fundraising cycling in Laos Posted on 22/04/2010

Care Australia with Channel 10 ran a fundraising cycling trip to Laos. I think Laos is a pretty awesome place to cycle through. Just driving from Vientiane, to Luang Prabang was pretty...   Read more
Music in Vientiane Posted on 19/03/2010

Here is a Bangkok Post news article regarding music in Vientiane. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but I think it will interest anyone interested in Vientiane or Lao music.   Read more
Tourism in Laos – The Dark Side Posted on 18/03/2010

News.com.au have an article about the impact of tourism on Laos, and in particular Vang Vieng. Doesn’t seem like there’s much news to me there. It was the same 3 years ago when...   Read more
SEA Games report Posted on 23/02/2010

I recently visited a friend who spent a week in Laos during the SEA Games to help as a sports coach. They had previously worked in Laos for a year in this role, and it was quite inspiring...   Read more
Advice for volunteering overseas Posted on 07/01/2010

Good Intentions Are Not Enough has some excellent advice regarding volunteering overseas. The main points are: 1. Meaningful volunteering takes a lot of time. 2. Work with local people,...   Read more
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  • We'll be visiting Laos by tandem bike this fall. Our work in in journalism and we're always looking for good story ideas. Any special angles you might offer on the microfinance business?
    By Claire Rogers 2009-06-17, 21h48
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    • Hi,

      I am a Laotian but have been studying in Singapore for about 6 years. Microfinance is a topic close tomy heart. I am so amazed by how Dr. Yunus can turn it into a real success and benefit so many people.

      Thank you for helping Lao people. Maybe we cna meet up one day when i return to Laos.
      By Sanva 2009-04-19, 09h01
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