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Sabaidee readers, Although we have already passed through to the second month of 2016, the winter cold still overwhelms the town, especially in the Northern Provinces where the temperature descends to low degree celsius. I hope that all our readers can cope with the chilly conditions and maintain good health. In this issue, Sabaidee proudly presents interesting stories regarding Vientiane Capital in the morning. The morning charm of Vientiane that was once previously overlooked now has been revealed and will wake you up from bed to take in a breath of fresh air at the beginning of the day. Besides the cover story, you will find interesting stories from the artisan village in Luang Prabang and learn to make paper. Don’t forget to read the story of Penang - the World Heritage town in Malaysia. We hope that you will enjoy reading every letter and line in our magazine, which has been created with a strong will to support tourism in Lao PDR. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact us at 856 20 5884 8376 or Facebook Fan page at facebook.com/sabaideemagazine. Thank you. Phanhlakhone Syboonheung The Director

contents volume 5 issue 36 february 2016

Sabaidee Spotlight

SABAIDEE SPOTLIGHT

Words & photos Sawanya Pornrattanasakun

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Good MorninG Vientiane                                             

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When the dark sky is painted with pink and turns into the golden lights of dawn, locals living in Vientiane begin to make their move. As seen every morning, street vendors push their barrows to the market, setting up their stalls with umbrellas and tables, as smoke from the grill shops spreads all over the city, marking the beginning of the daily activities of the local people, making Vientiane in the morning a charming experience for visitors. This issue of Sabaidee Magazine will give you a glimpse of the golden moments in the morning in Vientiane.

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Delightful Laos

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Table Highlight

Photo by Sawanya Pornrattanasakun

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contributors Kate Bavister

After travelling to Laos in 2013 and living in South Laos for a while, Kate now lives in Vientiane. She loves to walk often taking her camera for company. When at home she spends time painting, writing and illustrating her children’s book. She also loves plants.

Bruce Scott

Canadian-born Bruce Scott has spent most of his professional career in the magazine publishing industry, including 3 years living and working in Nassau, Bahamas – where he began writing an illustrated blog about his exotic travel experiences. Since relocating to Thailand (in 2010) he has honed his skills as a travel writer and photographer, and currently resides in Bangkok, where he works as a journalist.

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Gaid Kornsilapa

Gaid has been in the media industry since he graduated from Faculty of Art at Silpakorn University in Thailand in 1994. He was a part of the filmmaking crew in several household name movies, a screen writer for documentary programs and a columnist for a daily newspaper in Thailand. He is now a travel writer/ blogger at jiggotravel.com, photographer, a graphic designer, a translator, and travel editor for several publications.

Consultants Pattarapong Kongvijit Manachai Inkaew Director Phanhlakhone Syboonheung Editorial Director Gaid Phitthayakornsilapa Lao Editor Khamsouan Chanthalat English Editor Alan Wass Sales & Marketing Director Chayada Ariyaphoncharoen Marketing Executive Khamhou Buoa-ngern Khanthong Thammavong Reporter Thepphavongsone Bouapha Layout Design Phinnapha Bounbandit

Sawanya Pornrattanasakun

A senior student at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, at Thammasat University in Thailand, Sawanya Pornrattanasakun, whose nickname is ‘Ja’, gained her major in newspaper and print media, and now creates newspapers and magazines with her friends. She loves to spend time talking with people and learning about different things, while enjoying taking landscape photos and learning about folkways. The livelihoods of the people is what she loves the most. The shutter’s sound fills her heart with joy, because it means that she is doing what she loves the most.

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Lao Fashion Week 2016 Vientiane, 29th January 2016: Launched the campaign for Lao Fashion Week 2016 and the new Brand Ambassador for year 2016, plus the announcement of Fashion Design Contest 2016 seeking best Lao Young Designer 2016 and the PRE-FALL 2016 Fashion Show to Showcase special collections of Lao Fashion Week Designers from Laos and International stages. The Lao Fashion Week’s Lao Young Designers Project has launch the Fashion Design Contest 2016 under the title ‘Pi Mai Lao’ or Lao New Year Festival seeking the best Lao Young Designer 2016. Young talented Laotians aged between 18 and 25 years are encouraged to enter the competition by submitting a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 of their own fashion design drawing. For more information please contact on Tel: 021 254808 (office hours) or E-mail: info@laofashionweek.com

WHAT’S ON

Inspiring Laos A painting exhibition “Inspiring Laos”, a collection of paintings by the Great and Talented Lao Artist coming from U.K. Ebbe Soukhaseu Boriboun Chanthapanya. He graduated from the Fine Art School in Vientiane in 1966 and his moved to England to study at the Chelsea School of Art & Design in London, U.K. in1972. He have held art exhibition many times in Vientiane and England. “I produced several artwork, which I left in Laos with the thought that one day of creating an exhibition using them, and for other artist to look at and gain inspiration” The exhibition will run from 26th January to 16th February 2016 at Maison de la Culture de Ban Naxay, Nongbone Road, Saysettha District. Entry is free. For more information contact on Facebook Maison de la Culture Ban Naxay.

The R&A to organize golf sustainability seminar in Asia, hosted in Thailand The R&A, the organizer of The Open, golf’s oldest and most international major championship, is to host a free to attend session in Asia with its inaugural seminar and workshop in Thailand, held on March 10, 2016 at the Amata Spring Country Club. The R&A Seminar on Sustainable Golf Course Design, Renovation and Maintenance in Asia is taking place in Thailand, with the ultimate aim to promote responsible and practical approaches to golf course design, renovation and maintenance highlighting the ongoing work of the industry in raising the standards for golf. Dominic Wall, Director – Asia Pacific at The R&A states “this seminar will be the most comprehensive sustainable education event in Asia for golf development, renovations and course management and it will also be beneficial to golf related operators in the industry.”

This event, geared towards course developers, owners, architects, general managers and superintendents, will explore a range of topics to address the opportunities within the game and how a new platform can be created for sustainable golf in Asia. Leading international and local speakers will include Dominic Wall, Director – Asia Pacific at The R&A; Steve Isaac, Director – Golf Course Management at The R&A; Pirapon Namatra, Owner, Golf East; Micah Woods, Chief Scientist at Asian Turfgrass Center; Paul Jansen, Owner of Jansen Golf Course Design & Construction; and Jonathan Smith, Chief Executive of the Golf Environment Organization. Registration is now open for the seminar by logging onto www.randa.org/thailand seminar. Registration will conclude on March 4, 2016.

Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, winner in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year

TripAdvisor has just released the results of its 2016 Travellers’ Choice awards, ranking hotels from all around the world based on reviews from travellers. Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, won an award for the third consecutive year and was ranked 2nd out of 10 hotel winners in the country. The hallmarks of Travellers’ Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value.

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Oudomxay

The City of Sea Mist and High Mountains As a central hub linking to other northern provinces and neighbouring countries, Oudomxay – the mountainous city in the north of Lao PDR, has become a tourist destination that offers visitors a chance to experience the way of life of local ethnic groups among the fresh cool air of the mountains.

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The one place which is, for most tourists, indispensable and a must-see site when they arrive at Oudomxay, is the temple called “Temple of the blessed emerald”. Situated at a site within the Oudomxay’s municipality, it is somewhere you will encounter picturesque sunsets while at the same time being a place where people worship and pay respect. Located at the top of a mountain, you will find a magnificent holy stupa which measures 18 metres in height, built during the reign of King Sayasetthathirat the 1st circa 400 – 500 years ago. This ancient stupa stands atop the mountain proudly radiating its golden gaze. Amidst the same site, there is the colossal statue of a Blessing Buddha, which is the tallest in Lao PDR, standing upright and facing toward the holy stupa as well as toward the Xay municipality, Oudomxay, giving the impression that it’s protecting and blessing those who come to visit. There is also another amazing site which should not be missed, basking in untold natural beauty that simply must be seen. This magnificent spot lies in a

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mountainous range of the National Conservation Forest and named “the Mountain of Ghost’s Stone” by the locals, which is about 24km from the provincial municipality. This beautiful forest is rich in biodiversity, waiting for the visitors to discover the delights that lay within. Visitors will find two of the several fantastic waterfalls in the park such as “Tard Nam Gat”, which is 15 – 20 metres in length and 20 – 25 metres in width, and enjoys a continuous flow all year round. Within the vicinity of the falls hangs a 1,500 metre-long makeshift Cradle Bridge stretching from tree to tree which provides visitors a walking platform to get amongst the natural setting around the waterfalls. Another not-to-bemissed natural spectacle is the wonderful “Nam Huay Soum” waterfall, which boasts a dazzling 69 metre drop. Just 30 minutes walking distance from “Tard Nam Gat”, a footpath passes through the heart of a dense forest that makes the surrounding air soothingly cool. Also found nearby are elegant tree houses built especially to cater for visitors wishing to get really close and to experience nature. Currently, there are many interesting activities for visitors to see and enjoy that include a variety of interests such as jungle trailing, elephant riding, cycling, cradlebridge walking, zip lining and mountain hiking to get you to the top of the mountain to view of the city.

SABAIDEE SPOTLIGHT

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Colourful life in the morning at Khoua Din Market

For most locals, life in the morning isn’t complete unless they visit Khoua Din Market. From 3am, the market is dotted with the crowds of both vendors and buyers, where all kinds of grocery products and commodities are sold throughout the area. Feeling hungry while shopping? Try “Khao Jee”, grilled sticky rice skewer dipped with egg or “Khao Piak” rice or noodles in hot soup at 5,000 kip per bowl. This market has lots of parking and pushcart services to transport heavy items to your car.

           

Smoke from the roasted pork

Located opposite Khoua Din Market, or you could just follow the smoke and smell of roasted pork, you'll find one of the most delicious roast pork options in town. Open daily from 1am to 8am, the roasted pork sold at this stall comes with a special homemade hot and spicy sauce, which you really must try, especially when it’s served with steamed sticky rice, perfect after a long night working or drinking.

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Dim Sum from dusk till dawn

For Dim Sum lovers, head to Dim Sum That Khao Restaurant in the That Khao area where you will be impressed by high stacks of dumpling bamboo baskets on steamers along with roasted duck, boiled chicken, and red and crispy pork hung as a showcase in front of the restaurant. Even very early in the morning, it’s difficult to find a seat in this restaurant as it’s quite popular among night owls after the bars have closed. There are more than 10 kinds of dumplings such as shrimp, pork ribs, and black pickled eggs. For those with a big appetite there are some main dishes such as red pork rice and duck noodles with reasonable prices ranging from 5,000 – 30,000 kip. Don't forget to try the signature dish - “Banh Guan” or Vietnamese steamed rice skin dumplings topped with deep fried shallots, served with sweet and sour sauce. In operation for over 40 years, That Khao Dim Sum Restaurant is still at the top of the list for favourable eating places for local people, even until today after so many years. 19

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Nang Ting's pan-fried egg

In the morning, you will find a wide selection of light breakfast choices such as boiled rice, noodles, grilled sticky rice, banh guan, and one of the most popular dishes – pan-fried egg. Nang Ting Restaurant is a short distance from Khoua Din Market at the corner of the street just opposite from the Ministry of Interior where you can find the delicious pan-fried egg. Open daily from 7am, the restaurant serves pan-fried egg topped with special ingredients that include white chicken sausage and minced pork, usually eaten on a baguette. Get up early and try it for yourself.

                          20

Congee and noodles

Just a few minutes’ walk from Si Hom intersection towards the Home Idea building, you will find a small restaurant selling Khao Piak Sen (noodle soup) and Khao Piak Khao (rice congee) open from 4am to 9am. Located right in the city centre, this restaurant is usually full of tourists, students, and office workers enjoying a delicious hot meal of the day at only 10,000 kip.

            

The morning serenity

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle? If so, head towards some of the beautiful temples in town such as Wat Sisaket, Wat Ong Tue, and Wat Inpeng, where you will truly escape to another world. From 6am in the morning, you will see local people waiting to give alms to the monks with steamed sticky rice and some food. Another popular place for alms-giving is the Si Hom intersection and Setthathirat Road.

               

Oxygen for free

Within close proximity to Si Hom Intersection is the Mekong River. It’s the perfect place in the early morning for a workout to start your day. Amidst the cool morning breeze by the river, you will see local people busy with their daily exercises – jogging, running, walking, biking, Tai Chi, and many other activities. You can join in with them if you want to.

                      

Daily news consumption is brain-food in the capital

Whatever the locals eat or how they work-out, many of them never miss the daily news and keep updated on movements in society, economy, and everything else through the local newspapers. Once stepping inside the ‘Coffeeshop’, they will look around to find the publication rack and grab their favourite newspaper, available both in Lao and English. Coffeeshop is also a place to learn local gossip by word of mouth, while taking in a spot of people-watching. 23

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Morning warm-up with Koung's Lao coffee

Hidden in the small alley opposite the Ministry of Public Health, you will find a lovely place to sip a cup of coffee that seems like you are in your back-garden at home. Open from 7am till 4pm, Koung's Lao Coffee is a popular place for many people who want to escape from the hustle of the town. The signature dish on the menu which must be tried includes pâté bread stuffed with mashed pig liver mixed with various ingredients and fresh vegetables. Sample a cup of original aromatic Lao coffee before starting your working day.

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Drive-thru pâté bread

Are you in a hurry and looking for a drive-thru food stall? You don't even have to park your vehicle as you can make a 1-minute stop to grab pâté bread sold at street-side for your breakfast. It’s as simple as that!

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Vegetables from the organic farm at That Luang From 5am to noon every Wednesday and Saturday is a toxic-free day at That Luang Park, where you can buy a lot of organic vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, and some other non-toxic agricultural products from Ban Tha Sang, Pak Ngum, all in mini-sizes that still have the bite marks made by the insects.

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said that Pasu – Supranee Chousinthong, the recipe owner has brought her kitchen directly across the Mekong River to Laos! In Thailand, Pasu Restaurant is already quite renowned and very popular among Thai people. Being in business for over thirty years, the restaurant has opened branches in Bangkok and throughout the provinces of Thailand, with the Vientiane Capital branch being the first to extend beyond the borders of Thailand. Pasu Restaurant pays particular attention to detail in order to ensure its high

Although there may be many Thai restaurants in Vientiane, few offer the same rich, authentic and utterly delectable Thai flavors as Pasu (Aunty Su) Restaurant. True connoisseurs of Thai cuisine must stop by the Mekong riverside area and try the popular Thai taste at the newly opened Pasu Restaurant. The extensive menu includes Northeastern

standards remain the same in Laos as in Thailand. The most popular dish on the menu is Nong Khai Papaya Salad, which is standard Northeast Thailand fare, however Pasu Restaurant adds dried shrimp and sprinkles the salad with deliciously bitter acacia seeds, bringing customers back again and again.

Thai food, Southern Thai food, as well as

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Story & photo: Kate Bavister

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The bark of young mulberry trees, ton saa, which grows over Northern Laos and Thailand makes an amazing quality of paper unrivaled by modern mass production. The enriched fibrous surface gives individual character to each piece of hand crafted paper. You can literally feel the energy that has been invested into every single sheet. I learnt with Nalongkone in Ban Xieng Lek who has a wealth of experience. The ribbons of mulberry bark are first soaked and then boiled in water. After some hours the fibres are made into a pulp, by hand or machine. The pulp is poured into a large bath and the frame is submerged into the fibrous solution. There is something immensely satistfying about lifting the dripping frame out and watching the fibres settle as the water drains away. The frame is dried in the sun then comes the pure bliss of peeling off a fresh sheet of Saa paper. The edges stay frayed which adds a distinctive quality to the paper. I also made paper with banana tree trunk and elephant dung. The former produces a fascinating hairy mat, the latter a beautiful grainy textured sheet. The vigourous boiling kills off bacteria and it is a great way to recycle. Its easy to take for granted something that is so commonplace but the origins of paper have a rich and colourful story to tell. The handmade paper from Luang Prabang serves to remind of a bygone age when life was truly made by hand.

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Carol Cassidy Textiles

Noekummane Rd, Ban Mixay www.laotextiles.com 0 21 212 123

Caruso Lao

8 Fa Ngum Road carusolao.com 021 223 644

Elegant Boutique

No. 103, Pangkham Street 021 215 437

Finer Things

34/03 Francois Ngin Rd www.laosilkfinerthings.com 021 254 181

Indigo Lao

Rue François Ngin, Ban Mixay www.indigolao.com 021 215 469

Kanchana Boutique

102 Chanthakoummane Rd 021 213 467

Lao Fine Arts Handicraft Jewellry

550/01 Thatluang Tai Village 020 5542 6993

Ministry of Silk

99/01 Nam Phou Square www.ministryofsilk.com 021 213 776

Mixay Art of Mekong

053/55 Nokeokhuman Street, Ban Mixay www.artofmekong.com 021-216 592

Monument Books

Nokeokoummane Rd www.monument-books.com 021 243 708

Mulberries Shop

Nokeokoummane Road, Mixai Village www.mulberries.org 021 241 217, 021 263 371

Night Market

Mekong riverfront, Fa ngum Rd Sunset - 9pm, 7 days

Oriental Bookshop 121 Chao Anou Rd 021 215 352

Saoban Crafts

97/1 Chao Anou Road www.saobancrafts.com 020 7783 9152

Satri Lao Silk

79/4 Setthathirath Road www.satrilao.laopdr.com 021 219 295

T’Shop Lai Gallery Vat Inpeng Street www.artisanslao.com 021 223 178

Treasures of Asia 86/7 Setthathirath Rd 021 222 236

LUANG PRABANG Cama Crafts

Ounkham Rd, Ban Wath Nong www.camacrafts.org 071 254 594

Caruso Lao

99/01 Nam Phou Square www.carusolao.com 071 254 574

Dara Market

Kingkitsarath Rd

Phosi Market

L’Etranger Books & Tea

Pathana Boupha Antique House

48/3 Sakkaline Road 020 5554 6184

Phousi Rd, Ban Aphay 071 212 880

Ma Te Sai

Sisangvong Rd, Ban Xieng Mouane www.matesai.com 071 260 654

Garden of Eden Shop

Naga Creations

Gallery Asiama

Night Market

Kopnoi

Ock Pop Tok

Phanluang Village 071 410 456

Vat Nong House No. 41 www.asiama.fr Ban Aphay kopnoi.com 071 260 248

Kin Thong Lao Silk

Savangvong Road 020 7777 5005 SIsangvong Rd 5pm - 11pm

Sakkarine Rd, Ban Vat Sene www.ockpoptok.com 071 253 219

Photisalath Rd 7am - 5pm

26/2 Ban Visoun 071 212 262

Passa Paa

79 Ban Vat Sene www.passa-paa.com 020 5541 1244

TAEC Boutique

Kitsalat Rd, Ban Khamyong www.taeclaos.org 071 253 364

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THM Lao was officially established in 2010 with a mission of providing effective consulting services for management and marketing communications especially to businesses in the tourism and lifestyle industry. We work closely with the management teams of each business to make a plan for achieving their specific goals and discovering additional goals to gain market growth.

             

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                  

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           

     

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Penang: History, Heritage and Harmony

u                 

The island of Penang has long been a popular travel destination, but on July 7th, 2008, the sleepy city of George Town was formally deemed to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the pace of tourism development went into overdrive. This historic settlement, located about halfway up the eastern side of the island, was officially recognized as having a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia. There are remnants of the English colonial past, evidence of the sizeable influx of Chinese immigrants, pockets of population that hail from India and the sub-continent, and multiple mosques that bear witness to the island’s overall Malaysian Muslim heritage.

h                          h   u  Z

Colonial George Town George Town was named after Britain’s King George III, and with a population of more than 700,000 it is the island’s main metropolitan area. However the town itself was founded by a different Englishman, Captain Francis Light, and his body now rests in the old Protestant cemetery, which is a great starting point for anyone interested in doing a heritage tour tracing the city’s colonial past. From the cemetery, follow the ocean road east towards Fort Cornwallis, and pass by such notable landmarks as St. George’s Church, the Supreme Court Building, the Light Street Convent, the City Hall and the Town Hall, and the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower. However don’t miss a close up inspection of The Mansion, a beautifully restored waterfront mansion – now and upscale restaurant – located across the street from the old Protestant cemetery. From the clock tower roundabout you can easily continue south along Lebuh Pantai and pass by such interesting landmarks – all still in use – as the Whiteaways Arcade, India House, the George Town Dispensary, and the FMSR Building with it’s own grand clock tower. There are several dozen other colonial points of interest within the city proper, as well as highlights such as Suffolk House, which require a short drive outside the city limits, all of which make Penang into a veritable “living museum”.

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Chinese Heritage The English were certainly not the only settlers in George Town, as this lively trading port drew an influx of immigrants from all over, however the city’s Chinese heritage – best exemplified by the historic mansions, the ornate clan houses, and the multitude of Chinese-owned shops and restaurants – remains the most pervasive to this day. Exploring the city’s Chinese heritage of is a fascinating and colourful experience, and definite highlights include the Khoo Kongsi Clan House, a spectacularly ornate temple that dates back hundreds of years. Clan houses are buildings in which Chinese families of the same surname gather to worship their ancestors, and although many other clan houses exist in the city, the Khoo Kongsi is by far the most lavish.

Another fascinating clan attraction is the Clan Jetty (also known as the Chew Jetty). This settlement of homes was built over the water on stilts, a clever way for the residents to avoid paying land taxes. Successful businessmen and entrepreneurs also make up a portion of the Chinese heritage here, and visiting such lavishly restored homes as the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion (also known as the Blue Mansion) and the Pinang Peranakan mansion (decidedly green in colour), gives visitors a bit of insight into the lavish lifestyles of these prestigious merchant families.

3.                 u     

Little India & Beyond Nestled in the heart of George Town’s old city is the noisy, vibrant and very colourful quadrant known as Little India. It’s a feast for the senses, especially taste, and street stalls offering mouth-watering take-away fare such as samosas, rotis, and colourful sweets, are on hand to tempt hungry travelers. The area is also rich in classic colonial architecture – much of it in a picturesque state of decay – as well as countless restaurants, cafés, hotels, guesthouses and places of worship, including the lovely Kapitan Keling Mosque. Little India, and Penang as a whole, exists as a virtual microcosm of all that Southeast Asia has to offer, and the way in which it all co-exists in perfect harmony could be a lesson to rest of the world. 44

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Street Art Over the past few years George Town has become renowned for it’s abundance of street art, including several beautiful wall murals by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic. In fact some of his works, which usually employ a bit of “optical illusion”, have become so famous that tourist literally line up just to have their photos taken next to them. Another popular street art attraction is the collection of 52 humourous wrought iron wall sculptures, each of which depicts – using cartoon imagery and text – some historic or cultural aspect of the area. There’s even one depicting a young George Town cobbler by the name of Jimmy Choo, who went on to become one of the world’s most successful footwear designers.

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GETTING THERE Although the dual carriageway Penang Bridge tollway connects George Town to the mainland of Malaysia, and an inexpensive ferry boat travels to and from Medan in Sumatra (Indonesia), the Penang International Airport is by far the most convenient access point for travelers. Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights from Singapore, as well as convenient connecting flights via the main hub in Kuala Lumpur, with friendly service and reliable flight schedules.

GETTING AROUND Taxis from the airport to George Town or Batu Ferringhi are plentiful, with fixed rates set in advance, but while in George Town it’s often best to hire a colourful trishaw – a bicycle powered rickshaw – for sightseeing around the city. Meanwhile Rapid Penang has excellent low cost, and frequent, bus service operating between George Town and Batu Ferringhi.

www.malaysiaairlines.com

SEE & DO DIRECTORY

EDITOR’S

Cope Visitor Centre

PICKS

Centre of Medical Rehabilitation, Khouvieng www.copelaos.org 021 218 427

From Farm to Market www.tuktuksafari.com 020 5433 3089,

Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women Lane 19, Houey Hong Village www.houeyhongcentre.com 021 560 006

EDITOR’S

Long Vien Golf Club

www.laodisabledwomen.com 020 5433 3089

Km 17 Thadeau Road, Dongposy Village www.longviengolfresort.com 030 977 8888

Lao Experiences Cooking Class and Food Tours

President Kaysone Phomvihane Memorial Museum

lao-experiences.com 020 5569 9429

Lao National Museum

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Ban Bounkagnom,Thadeua Rd icatgallery 020 7783 9674

Inpeng Ethnic Cultural Park

406 T4 Rd., Donekoy Village 20 28035756, 20 55620191, 20 23999990

Kaisone Phomvihane Road 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Lao Bowling Centre

Near the Ministry of Defense, Kaisone Phomvihane Road Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Lao Textile Museum

EDITOR’S

Ban Nongthatai, Chanthabouly PICKS 021 560 458, 021 213 467

Lao Zoo

Boulevard Khunbulom (near the National Stadium) 021 254 332

National Highway 13 km 6 8am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm, Close on Monday and public holidays

People’s Security Museum

Samsenthai Road, Anou Village 021 212 460

Lao People’s Army History Museum

I:CAT Gellery

PICKS

Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre

The Memorial of President Souphanouvong

Kaisone Phomvihane Road, Phonesa-ard Village Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Vientiane Bicycle

www.vientianebycycle.com. 020 5581 2337

Vientiane Orchidées

Ban Boo Tulakhum District www.laozoo.com 023-241-015

59/642 Ban Phonethong, Chomany www.vientianeorchidees.com 021 560 444

LUANG PRABANG Elephant Village Sanctuary Day Trips

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Ban Xieng Lom www.elephantvillage-laos.com 071 252 417

Ethnik Fashion Show

Kingkitsarat Road, Ban Aphay www.hivebarlaos.com 020 5999 5370

Garavek Performance

85/5 Kounxoua Road, Ban Phonheuang www.garavek.com 020 9677 7300

Living Land Farm

Khuangsi Water Fall Road, Ban Pongvang www.livinglandlao.com 020 5519 9208

Luang Prabang Library

Sisavangvong Road, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Nam Ou Elephant Farm

Ban Vang Lae, Pak Ou District www.namouelephantfarm.com 020 2863 8805

Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre

Ban Saylom (opposite Phousi Market) www.ockpoptok.com 071 212 597

Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden Ban Mano Road www.pha-tad-ke.com 020 22 540 999

Project Space Gallery

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Kitsalat Road, Thong Chaleuan Village www.projectspace-luangprabang.com 071 213 091

Tamarind Cooking Courses Ban Vat Sene www.tamarindlaos.com 071 213 128

Tamnak Lao Cooking School Sakarine Rd, Ban Watsene 071 252 525

EDITOR’S

The Traditional Arts and PICKS Ethnology Centre (TAEC) Ban Khamyong, Luang Prabang www.taeclaos.org 071 253 364

Tiger Trail Outdoor Adventures Sisavangvong Road, www.laos-adventures.com 071 212 311

UXO Laos Visitor Center

Behind Chao Anouvoung Monument, Phothisan Rd. 071 252 525

White Elephant Adventures

44/3 Sisavangvong Road, Ban Xieng Mouane www.white-elephant-adventures-laos.com 030 514 0243

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SLEEP DIRECTORY

Angkham Hotel

Kaysone Phomvihanh Road www.angkhamhotel.com 021 900 011-20

Ansara Hotel

Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha www.ansarahotel.com 021 213 514

Auberge Sala Inpeng

63/6 Inpeng Street, Ban Wat Chanh salalao.com/Sala_ Inpeng 021 242 021

Beau Rivage Mekong Hotel Fangum Road, Ban Sithanneua www.hbrm.com 021 243 350, 243 375-6

Best Western Vientiane Hotel

2-12 Francois Nginn Street, Ban Mixay www.bestwesternvientiane.com 021 216906-9

Chanthapanya Hotel

Baan Phiavat www.chanthapanyahotel.com 021 244 284

EDITOR’S

PICKS

25 Manthalath Road, Ban Xieng Ngeun dhavaraboutiquehotel.com 021 222238

Don Chan Palace Hotel

Unit 6 Piwat Village, Sisatanak District donchanpalacelaopdr.com 021 244 288

Dork Champa Hotel

Kamphengmeuang Boulevard (T4 Road) www.dorkjumpahotel.com 021 331888

Douang Deuane Hotel Rue Nokeokoummane 021 222 300

Family Hotel

Pangkham Road, Sysaketh Village www.familyhotellaos.com EDITOR’S 021 260448-9 PICKS

Green Park Boutique Hotel

ibis Hotel

Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung www.ibis.com 021 263 201

Lalco AR Hotel

Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel

72/6 PangKham www.ihouse-laos.com 021 217 053

Thathkhao Village, Sisattanak District www.landmarkmekonghotel.com.la 021 266 888

Cosmo Hotel

12 Khouvieng Road www.greenparkvientiane.com 021 264 097

Rashmi’s Plaza Hotel

Landmark Mekong Riverside

Corner of Phangkham and Phainam Street www.cityinnvientiane.com 021 218333

Dhavara Boutique Hotel

Ihouse Residence Hotel

Saylom Road, Hadsadi Village 021 263 023, 030 5832417

City Inn Vientiane

Ban Pakao www.hotelcosmolao.com 021 711175-7

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Thadeua Rd, Ban Beungkhayong www.rashmishotel.com 021 315 088 Pangkham Rd, Sisaket Village www.sabaideeatlaohotel.com 021 265141-2, 265152

Salana Boutique Hotel 112 Chao Anou Road salanaboutique.com 021 254 254

Lao Orchid Hotel

Seasons Riverside Hotel

Lao Plaza Hotel

Sengtawan Riverside Hotel

Lao Silk Hotel

Settha Palace Hotel

Chao Anou Rd.,Vat Chanh www.lao-orchid.com 021 264 134 63 Samsenthai Road www.laoplazahotel.com 021 218 800 Rue Francois Ngin 021 213 976

Mandala Boutique Hotel Baan Phiavat mandalahotel.asia 021 214 493

Mercure Vientiane

Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha accorhotels.com 021 213 570

Mali Namphu Hotel

109 Pangkham Road, Xiengngeun Village www.malinamphu.com 021 215093

Phasouk Residence

57/4 Wat Xieng Gneun Road www.phasoukresidence.com 021 243 415

Phonethip Plaza Hotel

Unit 16, Beung Kha Nhong Village phonethip.plaza.hotel.laos 021 261591

25, Fa Ngum Road, Ban Sithane Neua www.seasonsriverside.com 021 214-521 Unit 3, Sithan Nuea Village sengtawan.com EDITOR’S 021 219.362 - 5

PICKS

6 Pang Kham Street www.setthapalace.com 021 217 581

Somerset Vientiane

Souphanouvong Avenue www.somerset.com 021 250 888

Vansana Riverside Hotel Ban Sithane Neua www.vansanahotel-group.com 021 252 090-7

Vientiane Garden Hotel

56 Sihome Road, Ban Sihome vientianegardenhotel.com EDITOR’S 021 241 963 PICKS

Vientiane Plaza Hotel

6 Pang Kham Street www.vientianeplazalao.com 020 2300 0433

Villa Lao

Horm 3 Nongdouang village 021 242 292

LUANG PRABANG 3 Nagas Hotel

Ock Pop Tok Mekong Villa

Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum

Satri House

Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong ockpoptok.com 071 212 597

Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong 3-nagas.com 071 253 888

Rue Chao Fa Ngum, Banthatluang www.angsana.com 071 254 609 EDITOR’S

Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao belmond.com 071 212 530

Kiridara

PICKS

57 Photisarath Road, Ban Thatluang satrihouse.com 071 253 491

The Apsara

Ban Phanluang theapsara.com 071 254 252

EDITOR’S

PICKS

22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham www.snhcollection.com/kiridara 071 261 888

The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel

99 Baan Phonehueang, Riverfront www.thebellerive.com EDITOR’S 071 260 733 PICKS

Le Palais Juliana

The Luang Say Residence

Le Sen Boutique Hotel

Treasure Hotel Laos

Muang Thong Hotel

Villa Maly Hotel

Chao Phetsalath Street, Ban-Sangkalok www.lepalaisjuliana.com 071 260 417

Norasan Road, Ban That Luang www.treasurehotellaos.com 071 260 661

113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano lesenhotel.com 071 261 668 Oupalathkhamboua Rd., Ban Thatluang www.muangthonghotel.com 071 254 976

Nam Ou Riverside Hotel & Resort

4-5 Ban Phonepheng www.luangsayresidence.com 071 260 891

EDITOR’S

113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano villa-maly.com 071 253 902

PICKS

Vanglae Village, Pak Ou District www.namouriverside.com 030 924 8567

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Ban Savang, Vang Vieng www.inthira.com 023 511 070

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Riverside Boutique Resort

Ban Viengkeo, PO 360 Vang Vieng www.riversidevangvieng.com 023 511 726-8

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Email: Chayada@sabaidee-magazine.com

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CHAMPASAK Champasak Grand Hotel Lao Nippon Bridge www.champasakgrand.com 031 255111-8, 260211

Champasak Palace Hotel

P.O Box 718, Pakse www.champasakpalacehotel.com 031 212 131

Inthira Hotel

VANGVIENG Inthira Vang Vieng

Tropical Oasis Park

Ban Vat Amard, Champasak District www.inthira.com EDITOR’S 031 511011 PICKS

La Folie Lodge Thavonsouk Resort

P.O.BOX 2715 , Vang Vieng www.thavonsouk.com 023 511 096, 511 215

Done Daeng, District Pathoumphone lafolie-laos.com 020 55 532 004

Mekong Paradise Resort Ban Nonhsavang 031 254 120

The Elephant Crossing Hotel

Pakse Hotel

Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel

Residence Sisouk

PO Box 5512, Vang Vieng www.theelephantcrossinghotel.com 023 511 232, 023 511 634 Ban sysavang, Vang Vieng www.vansanahotel-group.com 023 511 598-9

Street 5, Ban Watkouang hotelpakse.com 031 212 131 Ban Lakmuang www.residence-sisouk.com 031 214716

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Vieng Tara Villa

Sinouk Coffee Resort

Villa Nam Song

The River Resort Champasak

Villa Vang Vieng Riverside

Waterfall Resort Ban E-Tu Paksong

Vang Vieng www.viengtara.com EDITOR’S 020 5551 8155 PICKS Ban ViengKeo, Vang Vieng www.villanamsong.com 023 511 637 Ban Viengkeo, Vang Vieng www.villavangvieng.com 023 511 188

LakKhao Village, Paksong-Thateng Road sinoukcoffeeresort.com EDITOR’S 030 955 8960 PICKS Ban Phaphinnoy, 14A Rd., Champasak theriverresortlaos.com 030 95 68306

waterfalletupaksong.com 020 2866 2809