I smiled to the captain – our only form of communication – and stepped onto the bow of the boat. I stood in the sunlight, surveying the solitude of our surroundings. A herd of water buffalo cooled themselves in the muddy shallows near the riverbank.… Read the rest
Luang Prabang, Laos is often touted as the most charming city in Southeast Asia. The city’s location at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, the French-influenced architecture mingling with classic Laotian structures, the centuries-old traditions and abundance of nature all blend together to create an atmosphere not found elsewhere in the region.… Read the rest