For over a decade, American historian Phil Jablon has been documenting stand-alone cinemas throughout Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand as a window into the cultural heritage of the past. These were previously the centers of communities and represent fine examples of 20th century architecture. Unfortunately, with the surge in multiplexes in the region, local family-run cinemas […]
Men’s fashion in Vientiane proves to be a suitable endeavor. Take a stroll through the markets of Laos and you will surely see the sinh, the long wraparound skirt which is the national dress for women. A vast array of patterns and colors allows women to be able to match the right sinh to […]
Slow down to experience the dreamy pace of island life When I first visited Si Phan Don, which literally translates to Four Thousand Islands, I had the feeling that the pace of life in the rest of Laos might be a little fast. Here is where I came to understand the true meaning of ‘sabai-sabai’ […]
Flanking the left bank of the Mekong River, across from Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom, Thakhek is easily overlooked, but under the surface lies a great deal to explore. See and Do Day 1 That Sikhottabong – 15:30 The heart of the former Sikhottabong kingdom, the holiest site in the province has long been a place […]
I first visited Muang Champasak only as a quick layover on my way to Wat Phou, but once there I was enchanted by its scenic tranquility. Situated 33 km south of Pakse and just 10 km from Wat Phou, Champasak is generally seen as just a gateway to the ancient Khmer temple, which is truly […]
Maria Sascha Khan grew up in a small farming town with few prospects, but followed an unwavering dream to become a professional ballerina. Through sheer determination and a few strokes of good luck, she was discovered by a former Bolshoi Ballet dancer, and was able to study ballet in England, Monaco, and abroad. Since then, […]
See and Do Gamcheon Culture Village Set on a steep hill on the outskirts of Busan, this was a poor village until an art project revitalized this community in 2009. Artists began to paint murals and add street art throughout the maze of alleyways. Now the community is a living art piece and a draw […]
Fate helped us find this remarkable place. After a visit at the nearby zoo, we meandered down the road and spotted the rather innocuous sign. Paying our 10,000 kip admission to a smiling beret clad man in a camouflage uniform, we were suddenly plunged back in time. In front of us a pre-industrial setting of […]
Thailand has often been described as a ‘food culture’, a statement that implies that food is more than simply sustenance but the centre of almost every aspect of the social life. Indeed, one only needs to wander down any Bangkok street to realise just how true that statement is. Almost everywhere, enterprising vendors have established […]
An epic journey into the natural splendor of Khammouane is a real page-turner. Growing up reading adventure novels by authors such as H. Rider Haggard and Jules Verne, I never dreamt I would find a real place that evoked such feelings of exploration and awe. Spring River Resort left me astonished at its amazing service, […]
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