Morning Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang: Personal Thoughts on Attending This Ageold Tradition!
Is it ethical for a tourist to participate in the morning alms giving ceremony of Luang Prabang? Is it even a human practice to witness the age old tradition of monks collecting alms in form of rice and other food items, which practically helps sustain them, while you are busy pressing the shutter button of […]
A Foodie’s Guide to Luang Prabang & the Best Cafe and Restaurants in Town!
About this blog: Laos food is rich in the produce of river Mekong, sprawling green paddy fields and fresh meat of water buffalo. Rustic ways of preserving food is practiced in abundance in Laos households. Some of them are quite bizarre from an outsider’s perspective. Cherry on top in experiencing Laos cuisine is when you […]
7 Exciting things to do in Luang Prabang to Live up the Night!
A few exciting things to do in Luang Prabang at night to live up the night life in this old UNESCO town by the banks of Mekong river.
20 Unique Day tours from Luang Prabang that will Make you Hooked to Laos!
Luang Prabang is a UNESCO world heritage site. There are beautiful hikes and waterfalls and abundance of pristine nature around Luang Prabang.
A Boat trip to remember: Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi
Traveling to Muang Ngoi from Nong Khiaw is a lot like reaching out for the last bit of human civilization. Beyond Muang Ngoi, hidden is the strange wilderness, scary and benevolent at the same time. Located close to the Border of North Laos, the region is connected with the nearest town with a fading trail […]
Movies to watch before planning a trip to Luang Prabang, Laos
I tried looking up for movies based on Luang Prabang, Laos before my trip to the country. To be honest, most of the suggestions revolved around warfare. The American secret war on Laos during 1970s. There was hardly any account of Laos life, aspiration of the people of Laos and stories weaved on the human […]
20 Books to read before Planning a trip to Luang Prabang, Laos
About this books: Essential reading list on Laos for the first time visitors. These books are mostly based on politics in Laos, especially during the era of Indo-China retreat, the covert air-war by America and Vietnam War and written by American writers. Some of the books are fictional accounts and set in Laos. Read all […]
11 Culturally Immersive experiences in Luang Prabang Timeless!
About this blog: Every culture enthusiast will inevitably visit Luang Prabang as a part of the great Southeast Asia backpacking trail. Apart from day trips to nearby Kuang Si waterfall, Luang Prabang offers an intense culturally immersive experience. Also read, all travel blogs on Laos! Luang Prabang is the favourite destination of the backpacking trail […]
Handmade local Souveniers from Luang Prabang, Laos: A Guide for the Art-Lover
Luang Prabang in Laos has one of the best night markets in the entire southeast Asia when it comes to collecting handmade artifacts and other souvenirs. Laos hill tribes excel in weaving silk and Indigo hued natural sustainable fabrics which is a must in any collector’s wardrobe. This guide on the bespoke souvenirs from Luang […]
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang in Laos: Flight Review for Bangkok Airways
About this blog: I took a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Luang Prabang in Laos. I flew economy and the flight lasted for an hour and a half. This is my honest account of experiencing Bangkok Airways. Also touted as Asia’s Boutique Airlines, Bangkok Airways is a full service regional airline serving a vast […]