By Carrie on May 25, 2009
“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – George Carlin
Posted in Features, Photography | Tagged Japan, Laos, Mexico, Photography, Taiwan, Thailand, Travel Photography, Vietnam |
By Carrie on May 1, 2009
The Bang Fai were being launched just as we arrived in Vang Vieng, Laos at the beginning of the rainy season. As it turns out, the dancing and singing, the floats, and the rocket-firing all worked their charms to convince the skies to cry for them. Colorful umbrellas dotted the riverbanks as contestants climbed up hand-made ladders and platforms to launch their home-made rockets.
Posted in Culture, Features, Laos | Tagged Culture, Festivals, Laos, Travel, Vang Vieng |
By Carrie on March 22, 2009
The Golden Stupa (Pha That Luang Temple) in Vientiane is the most magnificent stupa in Laos and also one of the most recognizable. The ashes of kings of different dynasties and accomplished monks are preserved here, and it is believed to hold a relic of the Lord Buddha. It is the national symbol and pride [...]
Posted in Features, Laos, Photography | Tagged Asia, Laos, Photo Moment, Photography, Travel, Travel Photography, Vientiene |
By Carrie on January 30, 2009
Note to oneself: Cave-exploring in Laos has its benefits. We stumbled upon this crystal-clear fresh-water pool while wandering around the outskirts of Luang Prabang.
Posted in Laos, Photography | Tagged Caves, Laos, Luang Prabang, Photo Moment, Photography, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on December 17, 2008
This is what traveling is all about. A hiking expedition in Northern Laos brings us to a small mountain village situated along a peaceful riverbank.
Posted in Laos, Photography | Tagged Hiking, Laos, Mountains, Photo Moment, Photography, Travel, Travel Photography, Villages |
By Carrie on December 3, 2008
While trekking through Northern Lao, we happened upon a village high in the mountains. There are still places in Asia where foreigners are a rare and unexpected treat. This was one of those times.
Posted in Laos, Photography | Tagged Asia, Laos, People, Photo Moment, Photography, Portraits, Travel, Travel Photography, Villages, Women |
By Carrie on November 6, 2008
Verdant green valleys and mountains were the first thing I noticed on our first morning in Xieng Khuang Province. The numerous bomb craters dotting the land were a close second. Traveling through this northern province of Laos, it was easy to see how it was utterly devastated by the Vietnam War. Between 1964 and 1973, almost every [...]
Posted in Laos, Photography, Travel | Tagged Laos, Photography, Travel, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on October 12, 2008
A photo essay of some of the mountain villages we passed through while traveling along the mountain ranges of Northern Laos.
Posted in Laos, Travel | Tagged Asia, Culture, Laos, Luang Prabang, Mountains, People, Photo Essay, Travel Journal, Travel Photography, Villages |
By Carrie on February 13, 2008
The Royal Palace Museum of Luang Prabang provides a nice respite from the heat of the day.
Posted in Laos, Travel | Tagged Laos, Luang Prabang, Museums, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on February 10, 2008
High up in the mountains of Northern Laos, the ancient royal capital of Luang Prabang is something out of a traveler’s dream. Learn more about this ancient capital of Laos…
Posted in Laos | Tagged Asia, Laos, Luang Prabang, Photo Essay, Temples, Travel Photography |
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