January ~ Granada, Nicaragua, where we wrap up our 5 year social / environmental impact business, CO2 Bambu. We built 150 homes, created 200 jobs and changed Nicaragua’s mindset and legislation relative to bamboo forestry and bamboo housing. Ometepe Island retains all…
Reflections on a 14 month nomadic odyssey in Asia
Our good friend Sharon R. asked for some reflections on our 14 months odyssey in Asia… “Do you feel changed by your time in Asia? By your nomadic style? What have you gained, lost, how are you different from when…
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…
Orange and Saffron robed neighbors ~ Luang Prabang, Laos
Directly across the road from our new “nest”, are two Buddhist temples (wats). Down the road there are three more. Luang Prabang has 32 wats in all, and an approximate population of 1000 monks and novices. For a town the…