Under the Laos Sun

I was trying to open the door we use as a sub-main exit entrance. Someone was blocking the door. I pushed hard, but…

Liberty leading the people The human mind is a bizarre machine. It craves constant stimulation to feel alive. We think…

Vamshi & Sayuri Wedding In Korea, we have a specific word for a wife: Manura. To me, it’s a title earned only when…

Playing with hair “Chunhyang put her hair up.” Every Korean instantly grasps the hidden nuance behind this phrase….

Van Gogh Dog Currently, Laos is in a situation where it’s essentially “sucking its thumbs” (left…

2 Trees A phenomenon that falls under the word “stupidity.” The trend. People are already captivated by celebrities….

Talat Sao Night Scene In peaceful Laos, there is little to find other than tranquility—at least for me, right now….

Becoming Humans kill each other over beliefs… and real estate. It’s our favorite pastime. Now, it is Iran. Trump…

Before I knew it, living in Laos for over 10 years has turned me into a bit of a “local fixture.” Back when I didn’t…

He’s trying to block what I am shooting… I’ve not met such an interesting man in my life that I was eager meet again….

The first time I came to Laos, it was by a demand from my mother who had been here before and said it was a beautiful…

Cadiron-이정재 담배 There is a saying, “It gets ingrained” (ini   bakhinda). I suppose it’s the same as saying one…