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Drying "riverweed" from the Mekong  
   

Drying "riverweed" from the Mekong

Riverweed is dried and then fried with oil and topped with sesame seeds. It makes a great snack!
Laos - Luang Prubang

January 31st 2009
Laos - Luang Prubang This city has been granted World Heritage status. It has retained its charm over the centuries with its French-era architecture mixed with tradional Lao-style villas. Despite all the tourists, it has a relaxed attitude, which I noticed right away when I arrived. It's not a party town, probably due to the 11:30 pm curfew (and I really appreciated that). There are ... read more
Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

Lao or Laotian Flag Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more
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