I recently stumbled upon something I had written and long forgotten about. It was entitled “Stuff”, dated October 23, 2011. Exactly two years ago today, I was frantically packing up my stuff, my life in Toronto for an opportunity to pursue my dream job abroad as a travel writer. It felt crazy; I was taking a huge leap of faith. Did I really have the balls to do it? Here is the entry: Continue reading October 23, 2011: “Stuff”
Hiking in Luang Prabang: The Chomphet Hike
Looking for some hiking in Luang Prabang? Just across the Mekong River from town is a fantastic half-day walk known as Chomphet Hike. Continue reading Hiking in Luang Prabang: The Chomphet Hike
The Akha Headdress: Iconic Ethnicity
Because of their magnificent headdress, the Akha are one of the most recognizable, iconic ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. In this post: details on the headdress & a visual step-by-step on how to put one on. Continue reading The Akha Headdress: Iconic Ethnicity
5 Tips for Travelling Laos During Rainy Season
Travelling Laos during rainy season can be incredibly challenging. Some “roads” in Laos aren’t in great condition even in the best weather. Rainy season downpours wreak havoc on the infrastructure. Continue reading 5 Tips for Travelling Laos During Rainy Season
The new Luang Prabang Airport and the quiet end of an era
On June 26, 2013, the new Luang Prabang airport quietly came into operation. And just like that, the old LPQ was no more. Continue reading The new Luang Prabang Airport and the quiet end of an era
KEEP CALM AND DRINK BEERLAO
Anyone who has been to Laos and enjoyed a Beerlao or two (or 50) knows:
1) It’s the best beer in Asia.
2) If you could (easily) get it outside of Laos, the world would be a better place. Continue reading KEEP CALM AND DRINK BEERLAO
All About Lao Food
Laos spices things up with unique cuisine. Read about how this small Southeast Asian nation turns up the heat with big, bold flavours.
How to get to Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
Kuang Si or Kouang Si Waterfall is one of the highlights – if not THE highlight – of Luang Prabang. Continue reading How to get to Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
Shopping in Luang Prabang: 10 unique handicrafts of Laos
Doing some shopping in Luang Prabang? Laos has a wonderful tradition of unique handicrafts, especially textiles. Even today, remote rural villages naturally dye fabrics and hand weave them with intricate patterns distinctive to their tribe and village, a skill that has been passed down for generations. Many of the handicrafts require a painstaking amount of time and detail.
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Morning alms in Luang Prabang: religious tradition turned into tourist spectacle
It’s 6 a.m. and the normally peaceful, sleepy streets of Luang Prabang are buzzing. The tourists have arrived.
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