Visiting the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre is one of the best ways for you to spend a couple hours while in Luang Prabang, Laos. Since opening in 2007, the TAEC has been showcasing the culture, history and crafts of the more than 30 ethnic groups found throughout Laos. Although many of its first 38,000 […]
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Visit a Museum Gift Shop for the Best Souvenirs
I’ve discovered that a museum gift shop can be one of the best places to find unique souvenirs when I am traveling. That was certainly true during my recent visit to Toronto when I was able to spend a few hours exploring the Royal Ontario Museum and was also able to take full advantage of […]
Hmong Batik Technique
During a recent visit to Luang Prabang, Laos, I had the opportunity to take a couple classes at Ock Pop Tok‘s Living Crafts Centre. Meaning “East Meets West,” Ock Pop Tok’s philosophy is to “empower women through their traditional skills, a well as promoting the beauty of Laotian textiles across the globe.” They do that […]