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A few video clips of the visit to Grand Papa’s Tad during the Lao New Year in April of 2008 by aunts and cousins.

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A visit to Grand Papa’s Tad

Author: DJ
May 26, 2008

My two aunts in Vientiane wanted to visit Grand Papa’s Tad during the Lao New Year to pay respect. This is the time when relatives of the deceased would make a visit to clean and paint the Tad and have a Buddhist ceremony done.

Lao Temple

Lao temple

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More Vietnamese egg rolls for lunch

Author: DJ
May 25, 2008

Another lunch day at school with Vietnamese egg rolls. I try to eat these greasy rolls once or twice a month. Anything more and I’ll be a big whale at the beach. No, I’m not trying to fish for compliment. :)

Vietnamese egg rolls

Vietnamese egg rolls
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This Place is Lao E2

Author: DJ
May 24, 2008

Another episode of Tee Nee Muang Lao from Lao Star Channel.



This Place is Lao E1

Author: DJ
May 24, 2008

An episode of Tee Nee Muang Lao from Lao Star Channel.



Matt Lauer and team made their way to Laos for the third day of Where in the World is Matt Lauer 2008. Here are a few clips from the Today show featuring the natural beauty of Laos, food and music, and culture. If you have never been to Laos, then this is a good time to make your plan before the country becomes too crowded with tourists. Laos is the number one destination for travel this year!

Laos on Today Show 1

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New Herring 2008

Author: DJ
May 20, 2008

I was walking home a few weeks ago and saw a sign for new herring season. I decided to make laap herring for dinner that night since I had some herbs on hands. I used too much lime juice but it was a good meal. I tried to explain to my two aunts in Vientiane what herring taste like and took some photos for them. It’s a pity that there is no herring for them to try in Laos because for some reason I think they would enjoy the fish as much as me.

Dutch herring

Dutch herring

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Blooming bushes and trees

Author: DJ
May 20, 2008

More photos from Hortus Botanicus Leiden with colorful spring blossoms.

Hortus Botanicus Leiden

Hortus Botanicus Leiden

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After making a stop over Buenos Aires, Matt Lauer and team flew straight to the land of tulips and cheese and spent their second day in Amsterdam. Check out the videos below and you just might learn something new about the Netherlands.

Matt Lauer in Amsterdam 1

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What to pack for travel

Author: DJ
May 16, 2008

From the Today Show with Today’s Style: Fashion for a Road Trip will help you dress in comfort and style.