As of August 2019, back at home after six months on the road through Asia and Europe.
Chinatown, Chiang Mai, Thailand Colours, tokens, symbolism are all very important to world citizens of Chinese descent. I was
Chinatown, Chiang Mai, Thailand Where we’d be having pie eating contests, and dunk tank games, the Thais engage in check
Ban Eang, Laos Men harvest, women process. The harvest is a particular kind of grass that seems to be robust and tough enough,
Luang Prabang, Laos The late afternoon is my favourite time of day. I love the low light and the deepened colours, and I’
Whose neck shall I stand on to make me feel superior, and what will I have out of it? I don’t want anything lower than I
Ban Pak Ou, Laos The tiniest boats on the Mekong are these little longtails. Narrow (two can sit abreast), tippy, and shallow.
Mekong River, Laos The boats of the Mekong (at least on the stretch between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang) come in many flavours
Ban Xang Hai, Laos – the Whiskey Village Perhaps 20 km upstream the Mekong RIver from Luang Prabang, you will find the ̶
Ban Had Hian, Laos On this day, we did as men used to do, and made our own knives. It is hard work, damned hard. Thanks to Rem
Luang Prabang, Loas We’re not in Kansas anymore. And while not in Kansas, one greets another with a a great big smile, a