Category Archives: Vientiane

Above and beyond the Mekong River

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

Whether you fly above, or cruise upon or walk along, the Mekong River is a magnificent sight! I’ve put together a video of a selection of photos I took between Chiang Mai and Vientiane while in Laos during the beginning … Continue reading →

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Enchanting People of Laos

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

For me, what makes a place special are the local inhabitants. I recently returned from a brief but amazing trip to Laos. The countryside was lush with flooded rice fields and glittering temples. The Mekong River is spectacular, the food … Continue reading →

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Buddha Park (Wat Xieng Khuan), Laos

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

This gallery contains 30 photos.

Renown as the most quirky park in all of Laos, Buddha Park (also known as Wat Xieng Khuan)  is a sculpture park well worth a visit. The park is located 25 km southeast from Vientiane in a meadow by the … Continue reading →

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Saffron Coloured Robes: Buddhist Monks

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

This gallery contains 18 photos.

Location: Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Laos. Chiang Mai, Lampang and Lamphun, northern Thailand. Time: July 2011 – Rainy season, Buddhist Lent.

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