What began with this journey for me to spotlight Las Vegas’ newest 2014 accommodations, activities and adventures hit a jackpot in my understanding just what makes this very savvy desert town tick. Las Vegas has completely mastered the art of self-renewal and re-invention. As a result, the Las Vegas Strip of 2014 is a showcase …
My Precious, I arrived at the Dhara Dhevi as dusk in Chiang Mai unfolded into shades of luscious lavender. I crossed the ‘singing bridge’ – a tribute to honor the Dhara Dhevi’s medieval design that heralds arriving guests – and continued across a cobblestone road towards a white staircase. White walls, white arches and tasteful …
Tong Kam and I are in synch here at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai where she resides. The mahouts or elephant trainers have paired us for my first-ever trek that I just learned is accomplished bareback. I am moving towards calm as I observe this 10,000-pound mammal. I do trust …
Precious Friend! Landed in Vientiane after an hour’s flight from Bangkok. In grand style, The Settha Palace Hotel’s vintage limousine met and transported me through Laos’ tranquil capital. What a pleasure is Vientiane! Its manageable street chaos is a rarity amid other Southeast Asian capitals. Passed the Laotian twin of France’s Arc de Triompheen route …
It is dawn in Luang Prabang, and my Laotian silk shawl warms me. I am waiting on Setthathirat Road, a few blocks from where commerce will occur later at the Night Market and Laotian food will be served from carts. However, food for our spirit is what we …
Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic H. E. Thongsing Thammavong welcomed the 32nd ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2013 to his country by citing tourism’s strategic importance to the ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations – and to the forthcoming regional economic integration. The ASEAN is comprised of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, …