Stupa atop Mt Phu Si

January 20th 2011
One of the most significant landmarks in town is Mount Phu Si. Located across from the palace, off the main road, in the center of town, it can be seen from all directions. At night, it is lit up and seems to glow and float, like magic. I climbed the 190 steps up to the wat (the sign says there are only 138 going down--I don't get the math), bracing myself for the potential crowds. Luckily the ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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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After years of aimlessly plugging away 9 to 5, and having people continuously ask me what I really want to do with my life (while offering some good and not so good suggestions), I've taken a bold step in this adventure called life, and I'm teaching English in Asia. I started out in Shenzhen, China, moved on to Guangzhou, then Bangkok, Thailand, rural Malaysia, and now Kuala Lumpur. I also travel around Asia and enjoy sharing those stories as well. This is not an undertaking for just anyone, as my friends assure me. I documented the ups and downs of my preparati... full info

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