There is no greater pleasure for us than landing in a country we know little about. The learning curve is steep, the intellectual stimulation high. All our senses kick into higher drive ready to absorb what a new culture has…
Stuck in Bangkok, Thailand ~ Oh the hardship!
We arrive in Bangkok after 3 days of travel from the U.S. via Taipei. We take the Bangkok super modern Sky Train from the airport to get downtown, and go straight to the Indian Embassy with our bags, to apply…
Much to celebrate…!
The twists and turns of our Green Global Trek can sometimes feel a bit bewildering to the uninitiated. We left Luang Prabang’s tranquil oasis for a few days in Bangkok, en route to the U.S. Our self imposed mission, which…
Good bye (for now) beautiful Luang Prabang, Laos
We spent just over a month living in Luang Prabang. Our initial intention was to explore Northern Laos slowly, using Luang Prabang as a base. As it happened, with our lives being ever-changing, in fairly constant flux, Ben spent most…
Art in Luang Prabang, Laos
The “art scene” is always of interest as we consider a potential home base. By this we don’t mean the magnificent remnants of an artistically vibrant past. Rather, the question is – what art forms are practiced regularly? What materials…
Ethnic minorities of Northern Laos ~ an introduction to ethnic fashion
We have long been intrigued by ethnic minorities – so much so that we created a business several years ago — “Ethnicities” — based on the import of ethnic craft, fashion and artisanal furniture from Argentina’s Mapuche Indians. . The…
Let’s talk food in Luang Prabang, Laos.
We are very curious and eager to try Laotian food. Lemongrass plant with stuffing of chicken and vegetables, fried and served with a sauce. Very original and yummy! Specialty of Tamarind restaurant. A creative twist on Laotian food. We have…
From wats to waterfalls ~ Luang Prabang, Laos
We are settling in to life in Luang Prabang. Our bedroom is on the upper right, second floor -with the blue open shutters. Our neighbors, young novices make their way home to the temple across the road from us. Their…