My Several Worlds

Wat Prah Buddhabat, also known as Buddha’s Footprint temple, is located on Phu Si Hill in the ancient city of Luang Prabang, Laos. This enigmatic temple features a three meter long footprint of Buddha. It is believed to be one of the footprints of Buddha when he touched the ground after reaching enlightenment.These [...]

The Royal Palace Museum of Luang Prabang is set back off the main street of Sisavang Wong, directly across from Phu Si Hill. Its tall, swaying palm trees and elegantly spired rooftop dominate the skyline. It’s simply a beautiful museum to visit, especially if you’re trying to avoid the heat of the day and [...]

High up in the mountains of Northern Laos, the ancient royal capital of Luang Prabang, lays like something out of a traveler’s dream. The tiny city of Luang Prabang was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Luang Prabang and its numerous temples can easily be explored on foot within a few [...]

One of the many wonderful things about Luang Prabang is its proximity to everything. A traveler doesn’t need to look far to find things to do in this beautiful little town. The northern hillside slope of Phu Si is just across the street from the Royal Palace Museum.
The routes meandering throughout Phu Si boast magnificent [...]

Trumpet flowers and a miniature waterfall are just a few of the early delights found in this little piece of paradise, deep in the heart of Laos.
The ancient capital city of Luang Prabang has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995; the city and surrounding area boast so many attractive options, we weren’t [...]

Our plane set down deep in the northern mountains of Laos in the tiny village of Luang Prabang on a late April afternoon with less than a dozen passengers on board. From my seat, the airport looked a bit like an old-fashioned American general store. I marveled at our pilot’s aptitude at landing on [...]