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31 Jan 2026
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Hello!
My name is Bounlisth, I am 40 years old. My wife, our four children, our dog, and I are excited to welcome you to our family-run resort.
Together, we manage two businesses: BL Travel, a travel agency based in Thakhek, and our Resort in Nakai, located about one hour from Thakhek. The resort is situated near the Nam Theun reservoir and is a popular stop for motorbikers doing the Thakhek Loop—a breathtaking journey of up to four days that attracts travelers from all over the world.
Surrounded by nature, our resort offers a peaceful and authentic environment, ideal for travelers looking to slow down and escape the noise of busy cities.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Cheerful and proactive volunteers who enjoy a feel-like-home atmosphere
WHAT DO WE NEED?
Reception support (basic Excel knowledge required)
Marketing and social media skills
Graphic design / web design
Interior design ideas and suggestions
Creative ideas and new initiatives are always welcome and encouraged!
We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to meeting you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll be immersed in our Lao culture and experience living with a local family.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We could use help with the following:
- Marketing and social media skills
- Graphic design, web design
- Interior design suggestions
- Receptionist
- Fun and new suggestions are always welcome and encouraged!
Languages
Languages spoken
Lao: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
What we offer in return:
- You will have your own private room with shared bathroom (if they are too many volunteers you can share a dorm with maximum 3 beds)
- You will be able to share 3 meals a day with our family.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Free coffee and mineral water.
- You can join fun activities that we provide (sunset boat tour, fishing tour, trekking).
Note:
1) Vegetarian/vegan - no worries, we can cater to your needs.
2) Religion/lifestyle (food restriction) - specify your meal preferences in your message.
What else ...
During your time off, you can explore nature, go fishing with us but one thing is important for you to know, in Nakay there is no rental bike, only possible in the next town Thakhek (3 hours by bus or 1 hour 30 by car).
Of course if you do come by with a motorbike, there are plenty of caves and nice waterfalls to see as we are situated on the Taekhek Loop.
Also everyday there is 4 buses/day for Thakhek on the market square : 7.30 am / 8.30 / 12.00 or 4.30 pm.
There is a local market (morning/night) nearby, walking distance from the resort, if you wish to get your daily necessities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Meckie
Host ref number: 186451981161
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31 Jan 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena & Ayushman)
Elena & Ayushma were truly wonderful volunteers!
They brought creativity, energy, and positivity to every task, helping with social media, photos, videos, and improving the resort’s online presence. They also shared their love for learning and teaching, spending time with the family and exploring Lao culture. Always kind, respectful, and curious,… read more
They brought creativity, energy, and positivity to every task, helping with social media, photos, videos, and improving the resort’s online presence. They also shared their love for learning and teaching, spending time with the family and exploring Lao culture. Always kind, respectful, and curious,… read more
(Very good
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23 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Elena & Ayushman) for host
One of the best Workaway experiences we’ve had – it went far beyond our expectations. Thank you so much for everything; it was a wonderful time with you and your family, and we already miss you a lot.
We helped with managing social media, painting, and updating the resort on online platforms for more visibility. We also took photos and made videos… read more
We helped with managing social media, painting, and updating the resort on online platforms for more visibility. We also took photos and made videos… read more
27 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer (Irene & Emanuele) for host
Thank you Bountlisth, Bountan, Bank, Beem and Bieu.. you will be forever in our Laos memories and in our hearts. With this workaway, you can really live the slow life in the countryside of Laos and have plenty of time to walk, relax, or work on your personal projects. Bountan will cook for you 3 times a day and she really understands if you have… read more
27 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Raphaële & Clémence) for host
Our stay was very pleasant. The family is very kind, however we had communication complications (they do not speak English). Unfortunately, Bounlist had to manage his second buisness at Takhaek so we hadn’t seen him much and communicated by WhatsApp. The exchanges were always pleasant. He was understanding when we had to shorten our stay for our… read more
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(5.0)
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(4.9)
Communication:
(4.6)
31 Jan 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena & Ayushman)
Elena & Ayushma were truly wonderful volunteers!
They brought creativity, energy, and positivity to every task, helping with social media, photos, videos, and improving the resort’s online presence. They also shared their love for learning and teaching, spending time with the family and exploring Lao culture. Always kind, respectful, and curious,… read more
They brought creativity, energy, and positivity to every task, helping with social media, photos, videos, and improving the resort’s online presence. They also shared their love for learning and teaching, spending time with the family and exploring Lao culture. Always kind, respectful, and curious,… read more
(Very good)
23 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Elena & Ayushman) for host
One of the best Workaway experiences we’ve had – it went far beyond our expectations. Thank you so much for everything; it was a wonderful time with you and your family, and we already miss you a lot.
We helped with managing social media, painting, and updating the resort on online platforms for more visibility. We also took photos and made videos… read more
We helped with managing social media, painting, and updating the resort on online platforms for more visibility. We also took photos and made videos… read more
27 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer (Irene & Emanuele) for host
Thank you Bountlisth, Bountan, Bank, Beem and Bieu.. you will be forever in our Laos memories and in our hearts. With this workaway, you can really live the slow life in the countryside of Laos and have plenty of time to walk, relax, or work on your personal projects. Bountan will cook for you 3 times a day and she really understands if you have… read more
27 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Raphaële & Clémence) for host
Our stay was very pleasant. The family is very kind, however we had communication complications (they do not speak English). Unfortunately, Bounlist had to manage his second buisness at Takhaek so we hadn’t seen him much and communicated by WhatsApp. The exchanges were always pleasant. He was understanding when we had to shorten our stay for our… read more
20 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Karris) for host
I volunteered for 2 weeks here and I had a lovely time. Bountan was very welcoming, kind and friendly! Bountlisth who manages the volunteers' was based at the tour company in Thakhek so I met him before I travelled to Nakai and he explained what he needed help with. Then we communicated via WhatsApp and he also came to visit a few times during my… read more
16 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Enrico) for host
We spent a week at the the resort, helping the family mainly by working at the front desk, welcoming guests and helping with social media.
While we were there Bounlisht was in Thakhek working at his agency, so we spent time with his wife Bountan, who is a great chef, the kids (playing a lot with Bieu:), the staff and Karis, another workawayer!
We… read more
While we were there Bounlisht was in Thakhek working at his agency, so we spent time with his wife Bountan, who is a great chef, the kids (playing a lot with Bieu:), the staff and Karis, another workawayer!
We… read more
24 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Pascale) for host
I was one week at the resort since it was low season. The family was hospitable, I received three meals a day which were very good and I had a nice room. Bounlisth was in Thakhek during my stay and we communicated through WhatsApp about what he wanted help with since the rest of the family has limited English. I helped out with the guests, social… read more
6 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Haimanot) for host
We stayed as a couple at the resort with Bounlisth and his family for 17 days. Overall it was a wonderful experience. We assisted with checking in guest at the reception, as well as some light task such as painting and watering plants, weeding, light cleaning and providing social media content for the resort. The family was kind and generous to… read more
9 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Candice) for host
We spent 2 weeks here and it was a great experience ! Bounlisth and Boutan are really kind and made us feel very welcome. The job is to take care of customer relations with check in and check out as well as taking orders at the restaurant. You have to be present at the hotel most of the time in case guests have any questions. Boutan is an… read more
14 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Oleg) for host
I spent 3.5 months with Bounlisth at the hotel. It was my first volunteering experience. Everything was really awesome! They gave me a separate room and fed me well three times a day. During that time, the Bounlisth family became like my own. I can confidently say that I found a second family there, haha. The kids were fun too, especially the star… read more
6 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Harvey & Saki) for host
Myself and my partner had a beautiful 2 weeks at the resort with Bounslith and his family, the experience was just what we wanted. The family are so welcoming and hospitable, everything was taken care of including all meals and a spacious room. We helped out wherever we could, mostly in the resteraunt and reception as the staff at the resort have… read more
25 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Donna & Jack)
Thank you Papie Jack and Mamie Donna, Thank you very much for everything you both had make for us, you're a part of our family forever You're the best Volunteer that we have on our business. Hope you will coming back to visit us again.
Love you forever Papie and Mamie
Best regards
Your Son Bounlisth
Love you forever Papie and Mamie
Best regards
Your Son Bounlisth
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Donna & Jack) for host
Our new family in Laos. Bounlisth and his family stole a piece of our hearts that will forever stay in Laos. We intended to stay 2-3 weeks and in total spent 3 months with this wonderful family in their beautiful resort.
Bounlisth and his wife Tan are the hardest working people I know, not only running a resort on the amazing Thakhek Loop but… read more
Bounlisth and his wife Tan are the hardest working people I know, not only running a resort on the amazing Thakhek Loop but… read more
25 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin & Auberi)
We are very happy that we got a help from both of you, you are so kind and very helpful, hope we will meet you again on future.
Best regards
Bounlisth
Best regards
Bounlisth
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Quentin & Auberi) for host
Every day we were in charge of checking in/out and helping guests as much as we could. The Bounlisth staff does not speak English so it is very important that we are present to communicate with guests. It is also important to post photos and videos on social networks to help increase the visibility of the hotel.
The atmosphere is very peaceful and… read more
The atmosphere is very peaceful and… read more
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Ewa) for host
Our time volunteering was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, Ewa and I were welcomed like family. Bountan, Ben, Beem, Bieu, Bank and of course Bounlisth, are a wonderful family. It was such a unique experience to be part of their daily life, sharing meals, stories and chores, and feeling genuinely at home. What made it even more… read more
22 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Millie) for host
I spent 10 days helping out in the family resort in Nakai and I had such a great experience! The family is abit shy to start with but kindly welcomed me in and even took me and my friend out fishing one day! It was low season so wasn't much work to do but the resort is beautiful and I loved spending time there! big thanks to Donna and jack for… read more
16 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Justine) for host
I spent a week here and it was an incredible experience! There was a lot of work to do, but it was a real pleasure to be able to help out and spend time with the whole family! I was welcomed like a member of the family!
Thanks also to Jack and Donna 🫶 who were on the workaway with me and made it an unforgettable experience!
My best memory of… read more
Thanks also to Jack and Donna 🫶 who were on the workaway with me and made it an unforgettable experience!
My best memory of… read more
22 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Azadeh) for host
we stayed 12 days witj this kind family, they are so kind and hospitable, that time was persian new year, we are grateful because they give us their kitchen and bought chicken for us with free beer to celebrate new year, work in resort is one of our favorite, we can meet new people and have new experiences, thank you for everything, hope to see… read more
20 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luděk)
We are very happy to have Ludek, helping us, he help us a lot of things such as receptionist and waiter he is very helpful hope to meet you again.
Regards
Bounlisth
Regards
Bounlisth
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luděk) for host
I had the opportunity to spend more than two weeks with Bounlisth, his family and employees in the resort. They are so lovely and welcoming! Most of the time I helped around the reception, hanging out with guests, some painting,...
Also have done my first fishing and tried a lot of local food. 💖🙏 Thank you again for this experience and hope to… read more
Also have done my first fishing and tried a lot of local food. 💖🙏 Thank you again for this experience and hope to… read more
2 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena & Anaïs)
Lenna and Anaïs is very helpful they help us alot of thing we are very happy to host them to be part of our team,
Highly recommend them to helping you
Bounlisth
Highly recommend them to helping you
Bounlisth
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lena & Anaïs) for host
Me and my friend stayed for 2 weeks with Bounlisth and his family and had a great time at the resort. We mainly helped at the reception, with social media en allround upgrading of the place. In our free time we went to a waterfall, walked a bit and played with their looooovely children. When you go to this place you really get emerged in the… read more
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sven & Janina)
Two weeks that we have Seven and Janina helping us as the receptionist their both are experts work they help us to take care of our customer and do all the tasks.
They are so helpful.
We have nothing to complain just say thank you for your help.
Bounlisth
They are so helpful.
We have nothing to complain just say thank you for your help.
Bounlisth
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sven & Janina) for host
Very nice first Workaway experience. After many months of travelling this is really what you are looking for. The days are chill, you have many different tasks depending on what just comes up. Bounlisth really values your opinion what does feel really nice as you will be involved in what's going on instead of just sitting there and waiting for the… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Agata) for host
We spent two weeks with Bounlisth and his lovely family. 🥰 Bounlisth is amazing, very helpful and lovely person. We are very grateful that we got to know him.
During the stay we were responsible for work at the reception and minor marketing work. Thanks to this, we could see what the daily work in the resort looks like. 👩🏻💻
In our free time we… read more
During the stay we were responsible for work at the reception and minor marketing work. Thanks to this, we could see what the daily work in the resort looks like. 👩🏻💻
In our free time we… read more
11 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Frederico & Laryssa) for host
Great experience, we stayed 7 days and we had a great time with Bounlisth helping specially with marketing and social media, we also helped the resort reception. During the days we stayed was very quiet and not to much costumers, so we focused on taking photos of the rooms and creating instagram posts.
Mr Bounlisth took us to picnick one day and… read more
Mr Bounlisth took us to picnick one day and… read more
26 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Wagner & Rocío Maria) for host
We had an amazing experience! We spent 2 weeks at the Resort, helping with the social medias, doing some air shootings (with the drone) and photos.
We also helped Bounlisth, with the improving of the breakfeast menu and did some flyers, for promotions.
His staff were super friendly with us, as his family too!! We felt as a part of his family,… read more
We also helped Bounlisth, with the improving of the breakfeast menu and did some flyers, for promotions.
His staff were super friendly with us, as his family too!! We felt as a part of his family,… read more
13 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Miikael)
Miikael, is a very cheerful guy. We love having him around even in a short time while he was here. We appreciate your help for helping the staff to improve their English, helping at the restaurant and painting and helping at the karaoke.
Thank you for coming here and help us to increase the resort ranking and get more followers on instagram.
We… read more
Thank you for coming here and help us to increase the resort ranking and get more followers on instagram.
We… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Miikael) for host
I volunteered at the resort for 6 weeks during my trip in Laos. I got to do a variety of work: cooking sticky rice, painting and decorating the restaurant building, helping out at the karaoke, learning Lao / teaching English to the wonderful staff and updating the resort's website and marketing scheme.
It was a truly heartwarming experience to be… read more
It was a truly heartwarming experience to be… read more
13 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna a very cheerful lady. We love having her around even in a short time while she was here. We appreciate your help for helping the marketing online
Thank you for coming here and help us to increase the resort ranking and get more followers on instagram.
We would be happy to welcome you to visit us again in future when you come to Laos again.… read more
Thank you for coming here and help us to increase the resort ranking and get more followers on instagram.
We would be happy to welcome you to visit us again in future when you come to Laos again.… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I stayed at the resort for 2 weeks. Bounlisth, his family and all staff members were welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately during whole my stay there I had a cold so I wasn't as helpful as I wished to be. They were understanding and Bounlisth took me even to the hospital.
I worked at the reception and online marketing. In the free time I could… read more
I worked at the reception and online marketing. In the free time I could… read more
23 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elyssa) for host
I spent wonderful 3weeks with Bounlisth,family and the staffs in July 2018. It was a memorable and wonderful 1st time workaway experience with them. Bounlisth is precise in what he need help in the in regards of the digital marketing and every other tasks,i really enjoy my time there the whole time. Getting a chance to eat and party with local Lao… read more
8 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Paula) for host
We had a great time working at the resort with bounlisth, his family and staff. Everyone was very welcoming and we got to experience some real Lao culture and cuisine. We had a really positive experience and would highly recommend.
23 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Teresa & Karoly) for host
We spent 10 days and we could stay more...
Relax and wonderful place where you can enjoy and discover the real Lao life in the best environment.
If you are searching for a place where you can feel like in home, that one is your place!!
It's a bit complicated to arrive there but is totally worth the travel, you will not regret!!
Thanks for accept… read more
Relax and wonderful place where you can enjoy and discover the real Lao life in the best environment.
If you are searching for a place where you can feel like in home, that one is your place!!
It's a bit complicated to arrive there but is totally worth the travel, you will not regret!!
Thanks for accept… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Guewen & Elyes)
Thank you for your feedback Guewen & Elyes. Sorry it took me a while to reply your feedback.
Guewen & Elyes was one of the first few volunteers who've have helped us in our many activities as we were just started to open to the public and fellow travelers from all around the world.
Both of them have helped us in painting, as a waiter, being a DJ… read more
Guewen & Elyes was one of the first few volunteers who've have helped us in our many activities as we were just started to open to the public and fellow travelers from all around the world.
Both of them have helped us in painting, as a waiter, being a DJ… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Guewen & Elyes) for host
Quel magnifique expérience !
Pour faire simple, nous sommes resté deux mois. Quand Bounlisth nous à proposé de nous faire traverser la frontière pour avoir un mois de visa supplémentaire on n'as pas hésité une seconde !
Le staff est génial, beaucoup de moment fort partagé avec eux ! Ce workaway se situe dans une ville qui n'a pas encore été… read more
Pour faire simple, nous sommes resté deux mois. Quand Bounlisth nous à proposé de nous faire traverser la frontière pour avoir un mois de visa supplémentaire on n'as pas hésité une seconde !
Le staff est génial, beaucoup de moment fort partagé avec eux ! Ce workaway se situe dans une ville qui n'a pas encore été… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbora)
Barbora is a very cheerful lady. We love having her around even in a short time while she was here. We appreciate your help for helping the staff to improve their English.
Thank you for coming here and help us to increase the resort ranking and get more followers on instagram.
We would be happy to welcome you to visit us again in future when you… read more
Thank you for coming here and help us to increase the resort ranking and get more followers on instagram.
We would be happy to welcome you to visit us again in future when you… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Barbora) for host
This workaway really exceeded my expectations. In such a short time I felt like I belong to this family and everybody benefited from that. I learned some Lao, staff improved their English (some even tried to learn Czech!), guests had fun with us and the resort itself increased its ranking and got some more followers on Instagram. That was part of… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordi & Hyekyong)
Thank you for leaving a feedback Jordi & Hyekyong.
Both of them are a wonderful couple. It was wonderful to have a Korean speaking couple to come and help us translating our tour packages from English to Korean.
Apart from that, we really appreciate your help in promoting our resort through Instagram. We love spending time with you as part of… read more
Both of them are a wonderful couple. It was wonderful to have a Korean speaking couple to come and help us translating our tour packages from English to Korean.
Apart from that, we really appreciate your help in promoting our resort through Instagram. We love spending time with you as part of… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jordi & Hyekyong) for host
WE MISS YOU!!!
This Workaway was our first in Laos. And it was GREAT!
We were in charge of the social media. Helping the resort getting more visibility and online exposure. Dealing with reviews and trying to attract more guests.
We had a flexible timetable since the work is mostly online. But we also did some offline work like designing and… read more
This Workaway was our first in Laos. And it was GREAT!
We were in charge of the social media. Helping the resort getting more visibility and online exposure. Dealing with reviews and trying to attract more guests.
We had a flexible timetable since the work is mostly online. But we also did some offline work like designing and… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marek & Joanna)
Thank you for your feedback. and
Thank you for coming here and help us with our resort. You both are very friendly too. I hope you both enjoyed your stay while you were here, with Thon's guidance. Apologize for not spending much time with you guys when you were around, as I was busy running my business in town. We looking forward to see you in… read more
Thank you for coming here and help us with our resort. You both are very friendly too. I hope you both enjoyed your stay while you were here, with Thon's guidance. Apologize for not spending much time with you guys when you were around, as I was busy running my business in town. We looking forward to see you in… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marek & Joanna) for host
I spend wonderful 7 days spent at the Resort. People and staff are super funny and very friendly. We love them. Best regards to Thon, our favorite manager :)) The owner is also a great man, helpful and kind. During this time, we had the opportunity to visit several places like waterfalls or a lake. The area is also very nice. We recommend and… read more
15 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Wajdi)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show)
1 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Wajdi) for host
Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute
15 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host
Perfect host!
I stayed 1 month and 2 weeks in his hotel to help him. It was a better experience than expected. The staff is so kind, helpful and warmful. I helped him for the marketing part.
I discovered so many things about the lao culture, and saw beautiful place. I think it is the best experience you can have in Laos.
I miss all people, and… read more
I stayed 1 month and 2 weeks in his hotel to help him. It was a better experience than expected. The staff is so kind, helpful and warmful. I helped him for the marketing part.
I discovered so many things about the lao culture, and saw beautiful place. I think it is the best experience you can have in Laos.
I miss all people, and… read more
13 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host
It was a wonderful time with Bounlisth and his staff ! I stayed 7 weeks to help him to start his hotel and it was a great experience ! His staff improve their English all the time and they were very friendly with me. I was so sad to leave this place and I will be back for sure !
