Before we visited Luang Prabang, Lao cuisine was completely unknown to me and I was excited to explore all the new dishes as we ate our way through all the Luang Prabang restaurants. Lao cuisine focuses on fresh ingredients and includes lots of herbs and fresh vegetables, with plenty of galangal and lemongrass thrown into […]
Things to do in Luang Prabang
The deliciously sleepy town of Luang Prabang sits peacefully on the banks of the Mekong River in Laos. Life here revolves around Buddhism, and beautifully preserved temples greet you at every turn, while orange-robed monks stroll the streets. Okay – a sleepy town with temples and monks may not sound like one of the best […]
Hotel Review: Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang
The Luang Say Residence is a beautiful colonial style five-star boutique resort in Luang Prabang in Laos. This all-suite resort is just a short tuk tuk ride away from the centre of Luang Prabang, and provides a welcome oasis of tranquility to return to after a hot day of sightseeing amongst the temples. With beautiful […]
Visiting the Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang
I love a good waterfall, and the Kuang Si Falls just outside Luang Prabang in Laos is about as good as it gets. Seeing photos on Pinterest and other travel blogs of the Kuang Si Falls was one of my main inspirations for visiting Luang Prabang, so visiting the waterfalls was obviously a priority for […]
Hotel Review: Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum
The first thing that strikes you as you walk through the doors of the Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum in Luang Prabang is the amazing spa-like aroma that greets you, putting you instantly at ease and in holiday-mode. This stunning colonial hotel is handily located in the heart of beautiful Luang Prabang in Laos. Formerly the residence […]