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Laos: Luang Prabang

A designated Unesco World Heritage site, Laos' former royal capital has stunning ancient temples.
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Japan: Kyoto

A fascinating mix of tradition and contemporary life, 1,200-year-old Kyoto has a wealth of Japanese culture, including some 2,000 temples and shrines.
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Israel

A trip to this amazing, compelling country can be a vacation, history lesson, religious pilgrimage or cultural experience—one at a time or all the time.
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Bhutan

Home to the some of the happiest people on earth, Bhutan is a country of peaks and valleys, temples and spirituality.
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Laos: Luang Prabang: Itineraries: Itinerary No. 1

Luang Prabang can easily be toured in 4 days (3 nights). Here is an itinerary that covers the main sights/activities and builds in plenty of down-time. DAY 1: Touring with...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: What to See & Do: Churches & Temples: Luang Prabang Wats

The town of Luang Prabang is famous for its more than thirty wats (temples) that are scattered throughout the town, happily coexisting besides schools, boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Many of...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: Introduction: Cheat Sheet

A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, Luang Prabang is the former royal capital of Laos and abounds with cultural sites, including some thirty wats or temples. Read about the best...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: What to See & Do: Day Trips: Elephant Village

This privately-owned elephant camp was started German Markus Peschke, one of the first foreigners to found a travel company in Laos in the late 1990s. Located about a 30-minute drive...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: Strategies: Lay of the Land

Located in north central Laos, Luang Prabang is framed by the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. The city is presided over by Phou Si, a steep hill that can be...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: What to See & Do: Other Attractions: Baci Ceremony

Writes Indagare member Pamela Murdock: We participated in a very moving ceremony known as Su Khouan (Calling of the Soul), at the Amantaka just before sunset. We were met by...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: What to See & Do: Other Attractions: Tak Bat

Writes Indagare member Pamela Murdock: “Every morning around 5.30 to 6 a.m. is the Tak Bat, where the monks and novices of the 30-plus temples accept alms (sticky rice) from...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: Introduction: Just Back From

When an Indagare member recently returned from a trip to southeast Asia, including Laos, she confessed that at first she “didn’t get” Luang Prabang, the former royal capital and bustling...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: Introduction: Overview

A one hour flight from Chiang Mai, Thailand, Luang Prabang, Laos is years ago away from any cityscape. It is easy to see why, for the town is literally situated...
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Laos: Luang Prabang: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: Royal Palace Museum

Writes Indagare member Pamela Murdock: The old royal palace is a fascinating place. The main building, which was built in 1904, was taken over by the government after the 1975...
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