So, I’m a dedicated spa collector. Meaning anytime I travel, I like to visit a spa and sample the local specialties. I find it’s a perfect way to get over jet lag, work out those muscle cramps brought on by tiny airplane seats and release the stress built up from preparing to leave home for […]
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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 […]
Shop like an Apsara in Siem Reap, Cambodia
I recently heard from a friend who was heading to Cambodia soon and she wanted some WanderShopper recommendations. I was just in Cambodia myself in March as part of the WanderTours Vietnam and Cambodia trip. I visited both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. There were attractions in both cities that I was glad to have […]