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 […]
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Souvenir Spotlight: Spirit Houses of Southeast Asia
Wherever you go throughout Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar you will encounter Spirit Houses. Often you will discover them in the corner of a yard outside the house or near the entrance to a business. They will always be in an auspicious place on the property and a priest may have been called to select […]
Charming Laos Jewelry from Naga Creations
While exploring the shops of Luang Prabang recently, I was completely charmed by the Laos jewelry offered at Naga Creations. Founded by French jewelry designer Fabrice Munio a little over a decade ago, Naga Creations was the kind of treasure I love to discover. Munio had been charmed himself by beautiful sleepy village life in […]