Tag: Luang Prabang

Pak Ou Caves
Laos

Cruising the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves

The Pak Ou Caves near Luang Prabang contain Buddha statues in the thousands, and have been used for sacred purposes by locals for hundreds of years. Over time, they’ve also become one of

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Kuang Si Falls
Laos

Cooling Off in the Kuang Si Falls

Though I’d seen it in pictures, viewing the turquoise pools of water up close had me instantly mesmerized. But the Kuang Si Falls aren’t just a treat for the eyes – they’re also

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Wat Mai Emerald Buddha Luang Prabang
Laos

Chasing the Emerald Buddha: Part Two

When we last left the Emerald Buddha in Part One, it was residing relatively peacefully in Chiang Mai’s Wat Chedi Luang, a stay which lasted over 80 years. A few kings ruled over

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