Lao Bump Kins

Pakmong a major road junction north of Luang Prabang. Go left to Udomxai and China, go right to Nong Kheaw, Sam Nua and Vietnam. Rain. I cau...

Tree in front of Wat Song Buay on the way there To kill time waiting to leave Laos I took my rental bike and drove up to the Hmong town at k...

I don't often post about Lao Americans. Mostly this is a blog about Laos and Laotians, but I personally am very interested in the subje...

My camera uses rechargeable batteries. Mostly I like it, one charge lasts a long time, no batteries to throw away. I keep everything charged...

Last night I turned my web browser to read that all charges had been dropped against General Vang Pao. The general stood accused of plotting...

A different view of Tad Fan, from the top of the falls. Click for a clear picture I first noticed the sign for Siihom (pronounced "see ...

The bridge at Nong Khiaw Riverside Lodge seemingly resting on bridge. Last winter while wandering through northern Laos I spent the night at...