The old Lao Chaleun Cinema in Savannakhet
bySavannakhet was one of our favourite cities of Laos. We had never heard of anyone telling us that the place was worth a stop,…
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A Day at Ban Chan, the Pottery Village (near Luang Prabang)
byIf you are in Luang Prabang, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the historic Ban Chan Pottery village, which is just a…
Xieng Men cultural village and temples
byWhen you are in Luang Prabang and take the ferry to go to the other side of the Mekong, you will arrive at Xieng…
Motorcycling in Laos and trying to avoid nails…
byRiding our motorcycle in Laos has been a lot of fun. Even though we were expecting the condition of the roads to be bad,…
Quiz: How much do you know about Laos?
byLaos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. If you would like to test…
Colouring the World
byThis Colouring the World idea started off because Jorge wanted to show his 6 year old nephew the world as we see it. But…
diaries of a journey in times of Covid-19
byAfter a month of self-isolation in Luang Prabang, we eventually found a routine that suits us and the situation. At dawn, we are often…
diariesof LIVE on RTL (with video)
byWe had the pleasure of being live on RTL LivePlanet Magazine to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Southeast Asia, particularly Laos, where we are….
Oh, the Fruits in Southeast Asia!
byIf it’s true that Southeast Asia is known for its unparalleled cuisine, it is also true that part of its success has to do…
Why US bombs continue to kill civilians in Laos | COPE’s work in LAOS
byWe were surprised to learn that Laos is the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world. During the Vietnam war and for…
Kampong Luong – A floating Village in Cambodia (with video)
byWe have left Phnom Penh behind and headed to the city of Krakor, from where a dirt road took us to the village of…
Cooking courses in Battambang to learn how to cook Cambodian food
byThose that know us, know that Jorge and I like working as a team: he drives, I enjoy the views. I cook, Jorge eats!…
Adventurous roads in Cambodia – from Banlung to Siem Pang
byNobody said it would be easy to reach the remotest hamlets of northeastern Cambodia, but we had never thought it could get that dusty!!!…
Meet the rats who are saving human lives In Cambodia
byAs we are entering the year of the rat in the Chinese lunar calendar, we had the chance to meet the most courageous and…
The Angkor Wat temples in one day
byAngkor Wat temples in one day? Is it possible? Yes, it is if that’s all you have to spare. See below how you can…
What to do in Battambang – Cambodia’s forgotten town
byPhnom Penh and Siem Reap are known for being the most important tourist hubs of Cambodia. Sihanoukville is famous for being the commercial heart of…
Koh Rong island – Cambodia’s beach paradise
byWhy should you visit Koh Rong island? Koh Rong Island is a Cambodian island located in the Gulf of Thailand and it is home…
The Essence of Incredible India
byIncredible India! ‘You love it or hate it’. This is what people told me before the trip. For me, it seemed pretty obvious that…
Nenets, the last nomadic reindeer herders of the planet
byDiscovering, sharing and trying to understand the Nenets’ way of life, so fascinating but also so rude, this is what motivated my departure to…
Travel to Nepal through its people
by“… Thousand miles away from you, friendly smiles and endless laughter, from the valley of Kathmandú, dusty roads and noisy crowds, mystic clouds, and the…
