Luang Prabang, the second biggest city in Laos has been attracting growing number of tourists for its handicrafts and architectural heritage.
Night market opens in the main street.
Sunset by the Meckong. One of my best favorite places and the moments in the whole world.
A kid washes his bicycle.
East meets West
Chantel, a French Canadian woman I met on the boat from Houay Xai. Works at institute for orphans and at a radio station where she connects young musicians to experienced ones. She got interested in the music I was playing on the boat, became my agent to look for a venue where I can play in this town.
introducing Lek to Sai, a cousin of Perp at the Phonethavy guest house. It was brief one week two years ago when I stayed with them but sure they remember me.
Toshiro jumps front flip at Kouang Si waterfall, one of the most popular sites in Luang Prabang.
Rachel and Sofie pose in front of "Don't Swimming Area"
We get rained out hard on the way out of National Park.
Zipping back to the town by hanging on the back of Tuk Tuk.
from East Nam Xang river meets North-to-South Meckong river. Luang Prabang is surrounded by beautiful water.
this guy was in town two years ago! all in rag, begging foreigners, now he's dressed nicely and riding a bicycle. two years have shown so much growth in this city.
school on the main street. nice to see the healthy kids in such a tourist town.
out on the tip of the city they have built a bamboo bridge, so the villagers can commute into the city, and if a foreigner wants to cross out from the city you will have to pay the fee.
Lek and Ms. Khorn, who sits at the end of bridge all day to collect the fee. She wants to study English so she can have a conversation with foreign travelers.
growing development has been well-controlled by government, for the city has many architectural heritage, it's not allowed to build any large hotel.
Sunset from Phou Si mountain, the temple on the hill is crowded with visitors everyday.
outside of town is where actual Lao life is. Where all the Farang bars in town have to close at 11pm, this bowling alley stays open till 4am!
to my surprise they have nice equipment, all from China and Vietnam.
late night noodle joint.
Luang Prabang, the second biggest city in Laos has been attracting growing number of tourists for its handicrafts and architectural heritage.
Night market opens in the main street.
Sunset by the Meckong. One of my best favorite places and the moments in the whole world.
A kid washes his bicycle.
East meets West
Chantel, a French Canadian woman I met on the boat from Houay Xai. Works at institute for orphans and at a radio station where she connects young musicians to experienced ones. She got interested in the music I was playing on the boat, became my agent to look for a venue where I can play in this town.
introducing Lek to Sai, a cousin of Perp at the Phonethavy guest house. It was brief one week two years ago when I stayed with them but sure they remember me.
Toshiro jumps front flip at Kouang Si waterfall, one of the most popular sites in Luang Prabang.
Rachel and Sofie pose in front of "Don't Swimming Area"
We get rained out hard on the way out of National Park.
Zipping back to the town by hanging on the back of Tuk Tuk.
from East Nam Xang river meets North-to-South Meckong river. Luang Prabang is surrounded by beautiful water.
this guy was in town two years ago! all in rag, begging foreigners, now he's dressed nicely and riding a bicycle. two years have shown so much growth in this city.
school on the main street. nice to see the healthy kids in such a tourist town.
out on the tip of the city they have built a bamboo bridge, so the villagers can commute into the city, and if a foreigner wants to cross out from the city you will have to pay the fee.
Lek and Ms. Khorn, who sits at the end of bridge all day to collect the fee. She wants to study English so she can have a conversation with foreign travelers.
growing development has been well-controlled by government, for the city has many architectural heritage, it's not allowed to build any large hotel.
Sunset from Phou Si mountain, the temple on the hill is crowded with visitors everyday.
outside of town is where actual Lao life is. Where all the Farang bars in town have to close at 11pm, this bowling alley stays open till 4am!
to my surprise they have nice equipment, all from China and Vietnam.
late night noodle joint.
