March 29, 2014
Cool Short Video of Southern Laos
Just as the title says...a cool short video (2 mins) of southern Laos posted by Lucas Veuve on Youtube. Nicely shot and edited. Have a look.
March 28, 2014
Lao Food Festival 2014
Did you perhaps miss this year's Lao Food Festival? Sao Darly J posted a video on Youtube from the event (January 16 2014) which never fails to attract a crowd. Watch along...
March 27, 2014
March 26, 2014
Book Review of Endangered Animals of Laos
Title: Endangered Animals of Laos / ສັດປ່າທີ່ຍາກໃນລາວ
Written and Drawn by: Afra O'Shea
Publisher/Year: Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and CIDSE, 2001
Price: 20,000 kip
Written and Drawn by: Afra O'Shea
Publisher/Year: Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and CIDSE, 2001
Price: 20,000 kip
March 21, 2014
National Geographic - Monster Fish: Jumping Giants of Laos
In this National Geographic special from 2011, a team led by Zeb Hogan, Ph.D., visit Laos to find out more about fish migratory routes. Watch along with their adventure/research team and learn something new.
Posted by: Youtube user Sac Naksavath
March 20, 2014
March 18, 2014
Almost Forgot to Visit Vat Xieng Tong Museum!
On one of the free days I had in Luangprabang (December 4 2013) with no plans, I decided to go strolling around all down the main street heading in the direction away from downtown and primarily taking pictures of the temples as I went along. The further I got away from downtown the more it felt I was entering the suburbs. But I didn't care as I was enjoying the sites.
March 17, 2014
Jungle Boat Ride into a Cave
Just like the title says. Enjoy the boat ride along the jungle and right into the large Kong Lor Cave in Laos.
Posted by Youtube user Laos Increible.
March 12, 2014
March 11, 2014
Two of My Fave Book Stores in Vientiane
Although I visited 12 or 13 book sellers and book stores in Vientiane this past December 2013, these 2 following book stores are my favourites and have been around for what seems like ages. What I know for certain is that they've been around for at least 10 years because that's how long I've known them for.
Admittedly, bookstores are rarely super busy in Laos. Often times I'd be the only one browsing for books or perhaps with just 1 or 2 other patrons doing the same. And usually you can have a friendly conversation with the owner or salesperson or other fellow bookworms looking to buy books. Tip: A nice conversation makes the negotiation later a lot easier when you're ready to buy.
Admittedly, bookstores are rarely super busy in Laos. Often times I'd be the only one browsing for books or perhaps with just 1 or 2 other patrons doing the same. And usually you can have a friendly conversation with the owner or salesperson or other fellow bookworms looking to buy books. Tip: A nice conversation makes the negotiation later a lot easier when you're ready to buy.
March 07, 2014
Glittery, Shimmer and Twinkle - My Glowing Temple Rehashed
I know I've posted this picture before but what's different now is that it's made into an animated gif with some shimmer to it. Enjoy.
March 05, 2014
Encyclopedia of Lao Astrology
Title: 12 ຣາສີຕຳນານເຈັດຄຳພີລວມຂອງດີມາແຕ່ຮານນະການ / seepsong lasee - dtumnan jaet kumpee luam kong deema dtae bulan nagan
By: Douangsay Luangpaseu
Publisher, Year: Luangphasy Printing, 2012
By: Douangsay Luangpaseu
Publisher, Year: Luangphasy Printing, 2012
March 03, 2014
Shower Me This
Being a Lao person, it's always funny to receive the occasional gift that supposedly has some element of Laoness to them. Obviously the person who gave it went through some deep thinking to search out a Lao product which is very thoughtful.
March 01, 2014
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