The record-breaking heat of the last weeks left us with no desire to cook while our thoughts turned in the direction of sun-baked Laos. Laotians, like other nations we visited during our Asian trip, seemed…
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What to eat in Laos?
The fear of food poisoning causes many people to deny themselves the exploration of Laotian food. It’s a pity, because this wonderful country offers an interesting and flavorful cuisine, one quietly hiding between two internationally famous…
Naked Lunch – Farmers market in Laos
Markets are some of our favorite places. We visit them in every country. It’s all same same, but a bit different, too. In Indonesia and Cambodia they stank to high heavens, Vietnam offered the most…
A touristic experience
Luang Prabang is the westerner’s fantasy of a perfect city. Peaceful, atmospheric, green, clean and abounding in restaurants, entertainment and culture. A small taste of Laos in civilized conditions. In this wild and non-commercial country,…
Lao food and a waterfall that wasn’t there
“When you’re in a hurry, take a detour” – it’s a useful motto. Sometimes I fall into the “more, further” trap and find myself planning visits to new cities, regions, countries. A journey like that…
First taste of Laos
It’s afternoon when we manage to head out for dinner. The choice between skewered roadkill and soups and curries from the morning, standing in great pots along the street is an unappealing one. Determined to…