July 20, 2013

Luangprabang Food Market Browsing

Here's a couple of fun videos from Youtube user Enniocol24 for all you foodies out there.  The first video is the morning food market and the second is the evening or night food market - both in Luangprabang.  Video was taken in April 2013 and we love the music selection playing in the background.




July 17, 2013

Majestic Buddha With an Entourage

Have you ever seen the Buddha in an image like this? I've never quite seen him depicted like this.  I'm calling it Majestic Buddha With an Entourage.

Majestic Buddha With an Entourage
 Source Credit: Found on the front page BuddhistDoor.com website, artist unknown.

July 15, 2013

BBC's Roads Less Travelled: Laos

BBC's show Roads Less Travelled (season 1, episode 3) visits Laos starring the founder of the Lonely Planet travel series, Tony Wheeler.  Watch as he re-visits Laos and also some lesser known spots including a cascading waterfall not known to tourists yet.

July 12, 2013

Lao Food Festival 2013 - A Look at Provincial Foods

Sao Darly J visited the Lao Food Festival back in February 2013.  There were certain sections and stalls that were devoted to regional and provincial food.  Here's a few clips from her visit to the Xiengkhuang, Savannakhet, Champassak and Luangprabang food stalls on Youtube.  She's got a bigger obsession with Lao food than we do!  And that's saying a lot. :)


July 08, 2013

Lao Artist Profile: Thep Thavansouk

Today we're featuring the following wonderful paintings from Lao artist, Calgary, Alberta, Canada based, Mr. Thep Thavansouk (below is our random selections of his works).

Lao artist profile - paintings by Thep ThavansoukLao artist profile - paintings by Thep Thavansouk