I am not someone who is easily bored. I’m happy to amble along snapping photos and taking countless coffee breaks as long as there is something interesting to grab my attention along the way. That is probably why I enjoyed my three days in Vientiane, Laos so much. The city is compact with a limited […]
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Fun Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos
The sleepy little town of Luang Prabang is located in the mountains of northern Laos, at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. The quaint streets are lined with traditional wooden shop-houses, with open-air cafes and boutiques on the ground level. The ancient Kingdom of Laos was colonized by France during the 19th […]
The Luang Prabang Alms Ceremony: How to Watch Respectfully
Buddhist merit making is a beautiful practice in which good karma is generated through selfless acts. One way this is done is by giving alms. Every morning before sunrise, monks leave their monasteries and walk barefoot down the streets with bowls. Buddhist faithful place food into these bowls and by accepting the gift, monks grant […]