December 3rd, 2014 — 2:49am
But then again…there’s jaew makok. Makok, often referred to as a Lao/Thai olive, is the fruit from the spondia tree. The sour fruit is used in Issan somtam or tam mak hung in Lao. When grilled over charcoal the thin layer of pulp around the stone is also be used in a delicious jaew
December 2nd, 2014 — 5:49am
A Lao laab is a beautiful thing. One of my favourite dishes.
October 22nd, 2014 — 10:50am
Lotus flowers left as prayer offerings leaning against a wall at Tat Luang, Vientiane.
October 16th, 2014 — 7:26am
Here’s a quick black and white snapped in a Vientiane temple during prayers to mark Boun Ok Pansa, the end of rainy season retreat.
October 2nd, 2014 — 8:55am
The fresh markets of Vientiane are colourful, chaotic and full of characters. Shoppers, and photographers, are spoiled for choice and there are many markets to explore. Most open either in the early morning and are done by 11 a.m. or in the late afternoon and stay until dusk. Of course there are also several markets
