The Bizarre Buddha Park near Vientiane
byExpecting to find a series of golden Buddhas, as we got used to seeing them represented in the Buddhist temples, we were stunned by…
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The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
bySavannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
Ordaining as Novice Buddhist Monk in Luang Prabang
byThe powerful emotion reflected in Joulong’s young face and eyes is palpable. And for a good reason, he is about to enter an important…
A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
byIf you are in Luang Prabang, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the historic Ban Chan Pottery village, which is just a…
Xieng Men cultural village and temples
byWhen you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
A hiking trip on the La Leona to Sirena Trail on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
by‘Welcome to the jungle’. Those were the words Axl Rose and his band mates from Guns‘n Roses yelled on my DiscMan when I was…
These Adventure cyclists are our heroes!
byWe don’t get tired of saying that cyclists are our heroes! Whenever we struggle with a difficult situation, God sends a cyclist to show…
Motorcycling in Laos and trying to avoid nails…
byRiding our motorcycle in Laos has been a lot of fun. Even though we were expecting the condition of the roads to be bad,…
Sapa or Ha Long Bay? Which trip to choose if you’re in Hanoi
byMeat or fish? Red or white wine? Appetizer or dessert? Life throws many difficult decisions at you. Sometimes it’s best to trust your guts,…
diaries of a journey in times of Covid-19
byAfter a month of self-isolation in Luang Prabang, we eventually found a routine that suits us and the situation. At dawn, we are often…
