The streets of Thailand and Laos offer visitors a wealth of commuting options. Tuk-tuks, motorcycle taxis, buses and rickshaws are available and in the bigger cities, taxis. In addition to these alternatives, a strange looking vehicle roams around as well. The songthaew is an adapted pickup or small truck used as a share taxi. There [...]
Thailand is famous for its smooth silk. Thai silk, one of the finest and sought-out fabrics in the world, is a product with unique manufacturing processes and exceptional colors and patterns. Silk and the art of weaving were believed to have originated in ancient India and China at around 2640 B.C. Chinese merchants spread the [...]
Many households and businesses in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand have a shrine placed in a corner of their establishment. Some are simple in design while others literally look like miniature palaces. Contrary to what some people may believe, this is not a Buddhist tradition but rather one stemming from Animism before the arrival of Buddhism [...]
Savannakhet is a town in Southern Laos and the capital of the province of the same name. It is situated on the banks of the Mekong River, overlooking Mukdahan Province in Thailand. Savannakhet derives from the province’s original name of Savanh Nakone, which means city of paradise. Savannakhet is also an active center for trade [...]
A trip to Myanmar is sure to be an exhilarating and eye-opening experience. The country is filled with beautiful temples, pagodas, scenic landscapes and friendly people. In the midst of this wonderment, visitors will surely notice a certain type of garment worn by many. It looks like a skirt and it is also worn by [...]