Hello readers,
Welcome to the September-October edition of Champa Meuanglao, bringing you the best of Laos and its surrounds.
In this edition, we have the inside story of Vientiane’ only dairy farm on the outskirts of the capital, whose owner is on a mission to bring milk to the masses with her unique brand of fresh dairy. Up north, we give you the lowdown on how to spend a memorable weekend in Phonsavanh, Xieng Khouang, home to the mysterious Plain of Jars, while the Tai Dam ethnic group negotiates modern life and its influence on old traditions.
Back in Vientiane, Les Artisans Lao are making luscious natural skincare and essential oils in a dream-scented laboratory above an art gallery, and writer Lilani Goonesena introduces us to the sweet, sweet dessert life that is a growing trend in Laos. She also shows us how to spend a holiday in Singapore with kids in town. Intrepid travel guru Mick Shippen ventures off to Kunming, China, where all his preconceptions of China are ...
