Category Archives: Laos

Remember my recent post about eating in Vientiane? Well here is it’s sister, a snapshot of some great food eaten in Luang Prabang. Bamboo shoots at the market in Luang Prabang. This post is a little sparse not because Luang Prabang lacks interesting eating options, but more because I wasn’t too interested in being there [...]

I had skipped lunch. That doesn’t sound like me at all, but it was sweltering at 1pm when the internet in Luang Prabang cut out, ejecting me from the cool quiet of the cafe. I couldn’t fathom trekking around trying to find a Laotian eatery that fit my requirements (ie, one not purely for tourists), [...]

I just returned from a little side trip to Laos. I visited Vientiane, Phonsavanh and Luang Prabang and will be posting here about the best food that I ate while I was there. I am writing about my overall experience here and putting even more photos on flickr. First stop: A muddled account of my [...]

I love fresh food markets, all that beautiful produce on display, food stalls, bartering, picking and choosing the ripest most perfect fruits and vegetables. The purchasing process is so much more immediate, sensual and inspiring than shopping at a supermarket. Since I first crossed the road, I’ve been to my local market a few more [...]