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Monks are given rice by faithful women on their early morning walk through Luang Prabang

After living in Asia for three years I thought I had tried every kind of rice dish imaginable. La...

Laos MaryLou Driedger

The rapids on the Nam Khan River were a little more challenging than I thought

Kayaking Adventure

Kayaking down the Nam Khan River near Luang Prabang in Laos...

Vietnam / Myanmar / Cambodia MaryLou Driedger

Pu No and Na No, the town's guardians, prepare for the parade. Luang Prabang, Laos.

Holding Back the Years: New Year in Luang Prabang

Situated on a hill rising dramatically at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, Luang...

Laos Samantha Brown

That Luang Temple

Monks, Baguettes & Shopping Too

Though not often mentioned among Asia's top five must-visit cities, Vientiane should be high on a...

Laos Joshua Samuel Brown

A monk at Luang Prabang's Wat Saen bundles up on a cold February day.

The Charming Monks of Laos

Visitors to Luang Prabang are usually struck by the serene, tranquil nature of this idyllic Laos ...

Laos Donald Gilliland

Muang Sing market. Iko minority.

Ethnic minority people in Laos.

Photo story.

Laos Linda De Volder

Lazy Days in Luang Prabang

Lazy days beside the Mekong may not last much longer: the blacktop ribbon has snaked its way nort...

Laos Philip Game

The reclining Buddha in the Lao park, the longest statue in either park.

Gods and Monsters on the Mekong

More Photos * * * * * My travels have taken me to many weird and wonderful places throughout the ...

Laos Joshua Samuel Brown

Young novice monks make their early morning alms rounds through the streets of Luang Prabang.

A story told with photos.

Laos Donald Gilliland

Luang Prabang - The Shangri-La Of Lao

The multi-tiered roof curves wing-like almost to the ground. The drooping twin arches of the port...

Laos Tom Cockrem

Last year I took a trip to Laos (my third), and I went with high hopes of coming away with a publ...

Laos Joshua Samuel Brown

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