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Discovering the vibrant landscapes of white sandy shores, lost cities and delicious food in Southeast Asia. Journeying to the Scottish Highlands and the icy expanses of Iceland.
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The Best Things to Do in Laos
1. Experience Tak Bat (Giving Alms) in Luang Prabang Set on the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia. Along the peaceful streets in the early morning, locals sit on the side of the road to give alms to Buddhist monks and novices. This peaceful ceremony…
Alms Giving in Luang Prabang
In the early morning, local residents sit on the side of the street to give alms to monks and novices. This peaceful ceremony is conducted in silence where Buddhists gain spiritual merit by the act of giving. The traditional offering is sticky rice but any type of food can be offered. Participants keep their heads…
Tamarind Cooking Class in Luang Prabang, Laos
Food in Laos is more distinctive than you might expect. Freshness is very important with everything prepared from scratch. Dishes are based on balance between sweet, sour, cooked, fresh, mild, bitter, salty and spicy. Herbs including galangal (similar to ginger) and lemongrass are commonly used. DAY CLASS Start early with a tour or the market…
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
ACTIVITIES Monkey ForestSet on the southern part of Monkey Forest Road, large trees and mossy structures house hundreds of little grey monkeys. The Balinese long-tailed Monkey (scientific name Macaca fascicularis) might look cute, but these wide eyed creatures continuously out-wit unsuspecting tourists. This isn’t the sort of place where they will leave you alone if you…
Exploring Vietnamese Cuisine
KEY FEATURES OF VIETNAMESE CUISINE Vietnamese cuisine varies between the north and south with the changing landscape. Like much of Southeast Asia the aim is to balance spicy, salty, sour and sweet flavours. REGIONAL SPECIALTIES NORTHERN Northern dishes take influence from China. Expect more mild, herby flavours like northern Thai dishes. Soy features as much…
What to Eat and Drink in Thailand
Thai food is incredible – that’s no secret. You’ll be able to find the star dishes of your favourite restaurants (like Pad Thai) anywhere, but it’s worth sampling some of the regional specialties.
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Hi, I’m Amy. I travel with a sketch book and set of watercolours to capture the places I visit. When I travel, I like to take my time and try not rush through it like a check list. There is so much more to explore!
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