November 17th, 2010 — 6:27pm
For adventurous travelers, one of the best ways to explore Laos is by motorcycle. For the past four years I’ve been taking a trip in November when the cool season arrives, and in February before it starts heating up again. The country is home to deserted sealed roads winding through dramatic terrain and dense forests.
November 17th, 2010 — 4:52pm
I’ve recently returned from the last of my biannual blasts around Laos on dirt bikes with my brother and a friend – ten days of hardcore off-road adventure in the far north of this stunningly beautiful land-locked country. The trip began with a night in Luang Prabang, planning the route over plenty of iced Beer
October 16th, 2010 — 10:21am
City, town, or village, one of the first things I do when I arrive is find out the location of the fresh markets. Most places will have one in the morning and evening. These can be held at the same site or different parts of the town. Typically, morning markets open at before daybreak and fizzle
October 14th, 2010 — 7:12pm
Walk down any street in Phnom Penh and the chances are it won’t be long before you stumble across a shop, stall or mobile vendor selling noodles. The mainstay of the Khmer diet, noodles provide a quick, nutritious and cheap meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Made from wheat or rice flour, they are blanched, fried
October 14th, 2010 — 6:28pm
I’ve been based in Thailand for the past 13 years and have travelled extensively in the neighbouring countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia. There are many similarities in culture, cuisine and lifestyle. And, of course, to someone has lived in and explored the region for so long, it has all become extremely commonplace. Don’t
