This beautifully decorated miniature temple is the house of the spirits. You can find it outside or inside almost every home and business in Laos. People belief that they share their space with the spirits and ancestors and that it is best to keep them happy by making daily offerings of incense, food or flowersContinue reading “Photo story: The Spirit house”
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Weekend escape to Luang Prabang
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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