After all those months in the South, it was time for me to head north and visit Luang Prabang, the most famous travel destination within Laos. How is it? How has tourism developed since my last visit in 2009? A few observations: Though Luang Prabang is definitely much more frequented by tourists than the South,Continue reading “Weekend escape to Luang Prabang”
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ກາເຟ ລາວ – Lao Coffee
When talking about culinary experiences in Southern Laos, we can definitely not miss out to mention the Lao coffee and tea from the Bolaven Plateau. Since more than 100 years, the rich volcanic soils of the Bolaven provide an ideal climate for Arabica and Robusta coffee to grow. Though, Lao coffee is still relatively littleContinue reading “ກາເຟ ລາວ – Lao Coffee”
With all senses
The market experience not only hits your nostrils. Once you arrive in your kitchen with a basket full of fresh ingredients, the touch while washing and cutting, then the smell while cooking and finally the taste while eating will create your wholesome experience. The process of cooking is enjoyable and creative, it is trying outContinue reading “With all senses”
About the market and padaek
Going to the market is my (almost) daily routine – ok, kind of a routine, as it is every time a new experience – different smells, new herbs, other seasonal fruits or vegetables. It is about discovering with all the senses, continuously. The smell experience from my last Saturday’s market visit was shaped by aContinue reading “About the market and padaek”
The story of the frog
After a few dry and very hot days, rain came in late this afternoon. It started with a few drops falling on the iron roofs – tok tok tok. Slowly but steadily, drops take on a faster rhythm until they hit so strongly on the iron that it swallowed all the other sounds. Waterfalls runningContinue reading “The story of the frog”
About the papaya tree
Do you remember the papaya tree in front of my window? It is bearing the first fruits. And it is growing. Growing towards new heights, not far out of reach anymore. Soon I may harvest a fruity breakfast…in case the papayas are not grabbed before for the delicious and spicy papaya salad called “Dam MakContinue reading “About the papaya tree”
Relaxing days on Koh Mak, Thailand
Quiet days on an empty beach Discovering natural beach arts made by shells and corals Like little treasures along the beach Rainy days in change with sunny days, blooming flowers everywhere Reading, chatting, eating and relaxing in a beautiful bungalow of the warmly run place called Big easy Walks into the sunset, how wonderful and pleasant thoseContinue reading “Relaxing days on Koh Mak, Thailand”
Evening walk on Vientiane’s Mekong promenade
Enjoy the beautiful light and colours!
Small change – big impact
After I’ve been learning, practising and enjoying motorbiking for a few months, it was time for a change – time for a bicycle. This choice immediately converted me from one of the many motorbikers in Pakse into one of the few cyclists in town. Unexpectedly, it also gives me every day spontaneous sympathy and smilesContinue reading “Small change – big impact”
Ban Kiet Ngong – Observing life in the wetlands
A woman with the typical straw hut comes my way. Already a few metres before our paths cross, she smiles at me and says “Pai sai?” – Where are you going? “Pai Ban Kiet Ngong – to the village”, I respond. Now we stand on the same altitude, we stop and get into a niceContinue reading “Ban Kiet Ngong – Observing life in the wetlands”
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