While I was in Ubud in Bali, I was lucky enough to be able to attend a Hindu cremation ceremony locally known as Pitra Yadnya or Ngaben. A man from the village where we stayed had died and about to cremate. Putu Dedi, one of the villagers told us that we're very fortunate since there […]
Street Foods in Luang Prabang, Laos
If you are in Luang Prabang, Laos and travelling on a budget, try the vendors who set up food stalls in a small alley on the south end of the night market from 6-10 p.m. each night. It was basically all you can eat street food. Every evening in Luang Prabang, Sisavangvong Street is closed […]
Binthabat: Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos
In Luang Prabang, Laos, one of the most beautiful sights is the sunrise alms giving ceremony called 'Binthabat' in Lao. Binthabat takes place every morning at 5:30 am and is performed in about 30 minutes. It is a profound expression of generosity, a cardinal virtue for the Lao people, and is a significant source of […]
A moment in Puerto Princesa Public Market
I had the opportunity to see Puerto Princesa for a day when I was on my way back to Manila from El Nido. Puerto Princesa City is the capital of Palawan and is a pleasant, although full of activity, commercial center. It is often merely a stopover for tourists heading off to other famous Palawan […]