Trekking With Giants at MandaLao Elephant Conservation in Laos: An Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Luang Prabang

Trekking With Giants at MandaLao Elephant Conservation in Laos: An Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Luang Prabang

Visiting Luang Prabang for the first time? This ethical elephant sanctuary in Laos is one of the best places to visit in Luang Prabang. Read on! Laos was once known as Lan Xang, or the “Land of a Million Elephants”. Sadly, due to poaching, logging and war, the current population stands at a mere 400-or so…

Finding Serenity at Maison Dalabua in Luang Prabang, Laos

Finding Serenity at Maison Dalabua in Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang is a magical little town in northern Laos that has been designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site for its unique fusion of European and Lao cultural traditions and architecture. Maison Dalabua is situated a short walk away from the historical center of town and is the perfect place to find serenity in a…

5 Things to Consider Before Observing the Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang

5 Things to Consider Before Observing the Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang

Every morning in the UNESCO-protected town of Luang Prabang in Laos, Buddhist monks dressed in vivid saffron-coloured robes quietly line up and collect offerings from devout Buddhists along the streets. The alms giving ceremony, or Tak Bat, is a longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture and a sacred ceremony for the locals and the monks,…

Visiting Kuang Si Falls in Luang Prabang During Rainy Season: What You Need to Know

Visiting Kuang Si Falls in Luang Prabang During Rainy Season: What You Need to Know

Here’s what you need to know about visiting the famous Kuang Si Waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos during rainy season. But let’s start the story from the very beginning! I arrived in Luang Prabang a few days ago to explore the UNESCO site, and also to clear my mind and put together some yoga sequences before…