Luang Prabang – arts & crafts, nature, & some flesh-biting fish

Right up Kristen’s alley, this town is known for handwoven textiles.  There are several hill tribes in the surrounds of Luang Prabang that do different types of weavings, and in turn there are several shops that sell their goods.  Some of these even offer a hands on experience via weaving and …

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The Gibbon Experience {laos}

Loving all things animals and wildlife in their natural habitats, we signed up for the Gibbon Experience in Laos, hoping to encounter these endangered long-armed swinging monkeys on the Classic 3-day, 2-night excursion. We made our way to the small town Huay Xia (also Ban Houayxay, Huoeisay, or Houei Sai… …

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