Laos

Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia – No, Not Elephant Pants

Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia and Market Shopping Tips. Luang Prabang Puppet Souvenirs. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo.

Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more

Best Things to Do in Luang Prabang from Temple Touring to Learning to Cook Lao Food

Best Things to Do in Luang Prabang from Temple Touring to Learning to Cook Lao Food. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Buddha statue at Wat Visounnarath Temple, Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Laos.

The best things to do in Luang Prabang, the beguiling UNESCO World Heritage-listed former royal capital, whose peaceful streets are lined with splendid colonial villas and sparkling temples containing golden Buddhas, include everything from observing the early morning alms-giving ritual to learning to cook Lao food. Lovely Luang Prabang lies on the banks of the Mekong … Read more

Cambodian Pork Larb Recipe for Laab Sach Chrouk Fragrant Pork Mince Salad

Pork Larb Recipe for Cambodian Laab Sach Chrouk. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

This pork larb recipe for Cambodian laab sach chrouk minced pork salad makes a lightly spiced dish eaten with fragrant herbs, crispy vegetables and steamed rice. While it has more famous spicier cousins in Thailand and Laos, Cambodia’s larb is a delicious dish that will appeal to those who prefer more gentle levels of spice. … Read more

Best Luang Prabang Boutique Hotels for Absorbing History and Culture

Best Luang Prabang Boutique Hotels for Absorbing the Town’s History and Culture. Belmond La Residence Phou Vao.

The best Luang Prabang boutique hotels to book to absorb the history, culture and beauty of this well preserved UNESCO World Heritage listed old town include handsome French colonial-era residences of late kings, a former royal summer house, and the old French Governor’s residence of the 1900s. Lovely Luang Prabang received its UNESCO World Heritage … Read more