With its fading French colonial era architecture, frenetic street life, bustling markets, and a distinctly creative vibe, Hanoi has staked its claim as Vietnam’s city of culture . The heart of Hanoi is the Old Quarter that surrounds Hoan Kiem, the ‘lake of the sword restored’. A stroll around...
A typical Lao meal isn’t complete without a Jeo – that tasty mélange combo of one’s preferred spices, vegetables and/or meat – mashed in a mortar and pestle. Many refer to Jeo as the Lao “creamy sauce” or dip. Sometimes, a full meal can consist of just Jeo and sticky rice, and if you are […]
She lives in New York City, runs a million-dollar fashion business and has been the subject of several breathless inspirational stories. And it’s not hard to see why; Monica Phromsavanh’s story is like a Hollywood film. From a refugee camp in a rural town in northern Argentina to midtown...
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