Luang Prabang

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

12 Best Places to Stay in Southeast Asia in 12 Years of Grantourismo

Best Phuket Hotels from Luxury Beach Resorts to Boutique Hotels in the Old Town. 12 Best Places to Stay in Southeast Asia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our 12 best places to stay in Southeast Asia in 12 years of Grantourismo are your all-time top 12 Southeast Asian hotel destinations. These are the most popular Southeast Asian accommodation guides according to Grantourismo readers – the Southeast Asian hotels, resorts, lodges, and glamping accommodation you most searched for, browsed and booked. We’re continuing … 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

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