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Lady in Luang Prabang
Blog: A Lady in London - 20 February 2012
Everybody loves Laos. I have read innumerable travel blogs extolling the country, its people, and its culture. So after visiting Siem Reap last week, I continued my Southeast Asia travels with a stop in Luang Prabang, Laos’ northern gem. Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is famous for its beautiful Buddhist temples [...]
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Photo of the Week – Laos
Blog: Ottsworld - 31 December 2010
Young Monks – Luang PraBang, Laos Purchase this print As I walked with the morning alms procession in Luang Prabang and took photos, I eventually came to a temple where the monks were finishing their procession. One of the monks said that it was ok if I came in as it was a good chance [...]
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Up the Nam Ou
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 9 April 2010
Our explorations of Laos have taken us into the largely roadless eastern Phongsali Province. The main artery into the region is the Nam Ou, a river that cuts through some dramatic karst scenery, stretches of jungle, and a series of river villages accessible only by boat. The region is quite beautiful, although the hideous, smoke-filled [...]
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Morning Alms in Luang Prabang
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 5 April 2010
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, the town of Luang Prabang is not only known for its fusion of Lao and French colonial architecture but also for its many Buddhist temples. Most visitors come here to relax and soak up the atmosphere while enjoying a cold Lao beer and a warm French baguette. But [...]
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Luang Prabang
Blog: Many Moon Honeymoon - 15 February 2010
We arrived in the former capital of Laos on the day before New Year's Eve. The town was absolutely packed for upcoming festivities and it was apparent that the few remaining guesthouses that still had any rooms available had hiked their prices substantially for the influx of people. Luckily we managed to find a reasonable guesthouse close to the centre of town, but many people who arrived the next day really struggled to find accommodation.
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