Elephant domestication has a long history in southeast asia. We tried out elephant transport on a trek in northern Thailand. … More
Tag: Laos
Serpent Gods from Southeast Asia to the Amazon
Nāgas are a class of serpent beings or minor deities in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. They take the form of … More
Temple stories
I’m fascinated by the murals found in Buddhist temples. These are from Wat Phon Xay in Luang Prabang, Laos. Epic … More
Laos
A boat down the Mekong brought us to the Pak Ou caves, a shrine filled with hundreds of Buddha figures. … More
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in Laos is a peaceful, picturesque town on the Mekong River. The alluring wats (temples) with distinct sloping … More