The main sanctuary of Wat Phou, originally dedicated to Shiva, now is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The Wat Phou temple complex is a masterpiece of human creativity with its detailed artistic work and the symbolism of Hindu cosmology integrated with the natural landscape. The resulting...
Water buffalo wallow in the mud while farmers harvest sticky rice by hand, the way they have for hundreds of years. Roadside stands are laden with fresh coconuts and watermelons. Towering palms and sprawling rain trees line the Mekong River; its surface dotted with long, colorful, wooden boats....
Wat Phou reveals its true beauty and history for those who make time to visit. Tiny Champasak, gateway to a small hillside temple complex of outsized spiritual importance, lies in one of the most enchanting spots in all of Laos. Travelers I met tell me they’re skipping a visit to Champasak to...
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