Travel, food, history and stories from across Southeast Asia — Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and beyond.https://paksecafe.com/https://paksecafe.com/5-foods-try-isan-northeast-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/5-foods-try-isan-northeast-thailand/Wherever you go throughout the world, you are sure to be introduced to culture and cuisine unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Although this can be a…Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:42:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/4-cool-places-shop-pattaya/https://paksecafe.com/4-cool-places-shop-pattaya/Pattaya is one of the most popular cities in Thailand (learn). It is also called the quiet fishing village, but nowadays it is now known as hot tourist…Fri, 26 May 2017 16:17:09 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/babies-surrogate-moms-cambodia/https://paksecafe.com/babies-surrogate-moms-cambodia/There has been a crackdown in the country of Cambodia involving the commercial issue of surrogacy. At the moment, 10 babies who were born from surrogacy in…Wed, 01 Mar 2017 03:14:20 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/khmer-empire-number-zero/https://paksecafe.com/khmer-empire-number-zero/Cambodia’s national museum is planning to showcase what many experts in the field considered to be the or one of the oldest symbol of the number zero. It is…Mon, 23 Jan 2017 01:56:15 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-places-scuba-diving-southeast-asia/https://paksecafe.com/top-places-scuba-diving-southeast-asia/Comprised of 11 countries subdivided into two geographic regions, Southeast Asia is surrounded with vast bodies of water that has been blessed with…Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:16:07 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-foods-dishes-try-cebu-philippines/https://paksecafe.com/top-foods-dishes-try-cebu-philippines/Dubbed as the Queen City of the South, Cebu is one of the popular tourist destination in the Philippines (fun facts) where tourist around the globe flock…Tue, 18 Oct 2016 06:38:25 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-beach-resorts-vietnam-stay/https://paksecafe.com/top-beach-resorts-vietnam-stay/Aside from being known for exotic rivers, Buddhist pagodas and post war museums, Vietnam is also popular for its stunning beaches where you can have a…Sat, 13 Aug 2016 08:48:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-beaches-visit-phuket-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/top-beaches-visit-phuket-thailand/The mountainous rainforest stretched over a vast coastline has made this Thailand’s island(fact: largest in Thailand) a haven for beach bums. Located in the…Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:36:17 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/best-philippines-beaches-visit/https://paksecafe.com/best-philippines-beaches-visit/Dotted with over 7,000 islands, this archipelago has become a popular tourist destination where you can indulge and enjoy in numerous beaches. Stretching…Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:04:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/5-beautiful-beaches-visit-indonesia/https://paksecafe.com/5-beautiful-beaches-visit-indonesia/The mere fact that Indonesia is composed of more than fifteen thousand islands(facts), means that you are almost assured of finding at least one beach that…Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:11:17 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/high-tech-cheating-thai-med-school/https://paksecafe.com/high-tech-cheating-thai-med-school/The University of Rangsit has recently cancel its admission examinations for medical students over the weekend because of cheating. Cheating is pretty…Thu, 12 May 2016 22:05:33 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/heat-wave-across-se-asia-300-deaths/https://paksecafe.com/heat-wave-across-se-asia-300-deaths/In the areas of South and Southeast Asia, there has been a major heat wave. Around 300 people have passed away from suffering mostly from heat strokes in…Sun, 01 May 2016 22:23:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/royal-turtles-cambodia-trouble/https://paksecafe.com/royal-turtles-cambodia-trouble/The Royal turtles of Cambodia are facing extinction with only less than 10 on the planet. The main culprit of its decline is the illegal cutting of the…Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:26:16 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-affected-large-statewide-drought/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-affected-large-statewide-drought/Thailand is affected by a large statewide drought. Around 42 provinces and 152 districts are hit hard. Farmers are getting the brunt of it because most of…Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:23:53 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/chiang-mai-gateway-north-facts/https://paksecafe.com/chiang-mai-gateway-north-facts/Chiang Mai is an interesting city for the fact that is the hub of not only Digital nomads but also the cultural Hub of the country of Thailand (fun facts).…Sat, 26 Mar 2016 22:23:05 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/kuang-si-falls-luang-prabang-waterfall-laos/https://paksecafe.com/kuang-si-falls-luang-prabang-waterfall-laos/Kuang Si is a gigantic falls that is located within a big sedimentary rock forest. The falls clears out right into a collection of 3 water swimming pools.…Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:06:23 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/chang-beer-of-thailand-making-its-way-south-cambodia/https://paksecafe.com/chang-beer-of-thailand-making-its-way-south-cambodia/Thailand’s Chang ale-beer company may load much more glasses throughout Cambodia following inking a unique circulation agreement using the company Attwood…Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:11:10 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/railway-linking-kunming-to-singapore-via-laos/https://paksecafe.com/railway-linking-kunming-to-singapore-via-laos/The amount of household travelers is predicted to increase to 6 million yearly for the short-term, then leap to 9 million yearly on the long term, this is…Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:47:10 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/elephant-ivory-black-market-is-thriving/https://paksecafe.com/elephant-ivory-black-market-is-thriving/Greater than 2 tonnes involving tusks from elephants, have been unlawfully taken and directly transported into Vietnam via Mozambique0. Thankfully the ivory…Tue, 29 Dec 2015 07:28:29 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/what-are-some-relaxing-things-to-do-in-bali/https://paksecafe.com/what-are-some-relaxing-things-to-do-in-bali/One cannot speak of Indonesia and fail to mention one of its most charming attractions: the magical island of Bali. With its rich culture, exquisite beaches…Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:52:14 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/the-islands-and-beaches-of-krabi-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/the-islands-and-beaches-of-krabi-thailand/Choosing where to go in Krabi, Thailand is a hard task to finalize and make a concrete decision about. Krabi offers so much, what is a beach lover to do…Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:47:10 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/bangkok-thailand-with-the-family-in-town-what-activities-to-do/https://paksecafe.com/bangkok-thailand-with-the-family-in-town-what-activities-to-do/Bangkok, the famous capital of Thailand(interesting facts), is full of activities for the six-year-old to the sixty-year-old. If you have the whole family…Sat, 19 Sep 2015 06:06:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/the-bangkok-shopping-guide-for-the-budget-savvy/https://paksecafe.com/the-bangkok-shopping-guide-for-the-budget-savvy/Bangkok has everything, really it does, and shopping is no exception. If you’re looking for some of the best deals the country has to offer, Bangkok is your…Fri, 28 Aug 2015 02:11:45 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/visiting-chiang-rai-and-beyond-what-to-do/https://paksecafe.com/visiting-chiang-rai-and-beyond-what-to-do/Chiang Rai is undoubtedly shadowed by its popular neighbor, Chiang Mai. While many choose to do a quick day trip here to the Golden Triangle and the white…Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:43:31 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vietnam-one-month-backpacking-itinerary/https://paksecafe.com/vietnam-one-month-backpacking-itinerary/Vietnam is one of the most geographically diverse countries not just in the region of Southeast Asia, but in the entire world. Tackling this country on a 30…Wed, 05 Aug 2015 03:51:02 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/koto-one-hanois-best-restaurants/https://paksecafe.com/koto-one-hanois-best-restaurants/One of the most overwhelming parts of visiting a new city is the overwhelming amount of options you have for dining. Learning about the cuisine in any given…Thu, 16 Jul 2015 05:32:37 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/best-places-to-visit-in-palawan-philippines/https://paksecafe.com/best-places-to-visit-in-palawan-philippines/Palawan is a beautiful area within the Philippines that is sure to capture the heart of any avid explorer. Beautiful beaches with pure white sands, ancient…Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:53:05 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/valley-sa-pa-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/valley-sa-pa-vietnam/Sa Pa is unlike any other city in Vietnam. In fact, it’s unlike any other city in Southeast Asia. A true mountain town (yes, it even gets snow in the…Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:48:53 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/bargaining-shopping-southeast-asia/https://paksecafe.com/bargaining-shopping-southeast-asia/Shopping around for souvenirs can be one of the best parts of traveling; with a multitude of different markets to choose from (indoor, outdoor, sometimes…Sat, 06 Jun 2015 11:33:01 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/guide-visas-throughout-southeast-asia/https://paksecafe.com/guide-visas-throughout-southeast-asia/You need a visa to enter every country that you will be visiting; however, not every visa system is identical. The visas you are able to get depend on the…Sat, 23 May 2015 22:38:24 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/malaysian-borneo-sabah-sarawak/https://paksecafe.com/malaysian-borneo-sabah-sarawak/Malaysia is often overlooked when planning a backpacking trip in Southeast Asia; while most people choose to explore Thailand or Vietnam instead, Malaysia…Tue, 12 May 2015 03:01:06 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/tourism-mandalay-myanmar-see/https://paksecafe.com/tourism-mandalay-myanmar-see/With the borders now open, Myanmar(learn facts) has quickly found itself at the forefront of many Southeast Asian travel itineraries. Well worth the visit,…Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:26:25 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/battambangs-circus-phare-ponleu-selpak/https://paksecafe.com/battambangs-circus-phare-ponleu-selpak/When planning a trip to Cambodia, be sure to not only stop in Battambang, but to make sure you have a day in Battambang when the circus is taking place. One…Sat, 25 Apr 2015 04:34:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/joma-bakery-south-east-asias-favorite-cafe-chain/https://paksecafe.com/joma-bakery-south-east-asias-favorite-cafe-chain/When on an extensive backpacking trip throughout Southeast Asia, it can be nice to see a familiar store or restaurant; however, places like Starbucks or…Wed, 22 Apr 2015 02:23:30 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/old-skulls-challenging-migration-of-ancient-species-of-humans-in-se-asia/https://paksecafe.com/old-skulls-challenging-migration-of-ancient-species-of-humans-in-se-asia/New human fossils have been discovered in Laos in the past hundreds years. These discoveries have been challenging theories on the human migration across…Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:32:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/a-guide-to-different-types-of-vietnamese-coffee-hot-and-cold/https://paksecafe.com/a-guide-to-different-types-of-vietnamese-coffee-hot-and-cold/There is a perhaps surprising amount of French influence in the country of Vietnam(interesting facts), most of which are after effects of the French…Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:54:43 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/etiquette-customs-southeast-asia/https://paksecafe.com/etiquette-customs-southeast-asia/As a traveler, it is your responsibility to do at least some research in attempt to understand the culture you are going to be visiting. There are a number…Wed, 15 Apr 2015 01:16:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cambodias-angkor-wat-tips-and-which-temples-to-see/https://paksecafe.com/cambodias-angkor-wat-tips-and-which-temples-to-see/No visit to Southeast Asia is complete without seeing the grandeur of Angkor Wat. The biggest religious complex in the world, Angkor Archaeological Park is…Tue, 07 Apr 2015 05:31:38 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/western-comforts-making-yourself-at-home-in-bangkok-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/western-comforts-making-yourself-at-home-in-bangkok-thailand/Everybody knows that travel can, at times, be a little too overwhelming; when everything around you is foreign, it can be become disheartening to have no…Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:38:23 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/two-weeks-cambodia-cambodian-backpacking-route/https://paksecafe.com/two-weeks-cambodia-cambodian-backpacking-route/The most difficult part of traveling is almost always the planning; when you have specific time constraints on your itinerary, trying to figure out how to…Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:24:24 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/average-weather-vietnam-guide/https://paksecafe.com/average-weather-vietnam-guide/Surprisingly, Vietnam has huge variations in weather depending on the season and city. While many SE Asian countries remain hot and sticky throughout the…Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:18:55 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/songkran-celebrations-chiang-mai-thailand-tips-travelers/https://paksecafe.com/songkran-celebrations-chiang-mai-thailand-tips-travelers/One of the best things about traveling is being able to expose yourself to a new culture—one that is vastly different from your own. In Southeast Asia,…Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:55:02 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/western-vs-eastern-what-goods-and-services-are-cheaper-in-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/western-vs-eastern-what-goods-and-services-are-cheaper-in-vietnam/One of the biggest misconceptions about international travel is that it is expensive. Of course, certain elements of travel are expensive: you can’t get…Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:52:19 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/quirks-myanmar/https://paksecafe.com/quirks-myanmar/Those who travel on extended trips through Southeast Asia usually tend to notice that sometimes the novelty can wear off; the landscapes begin to look the…Mon, 23 Feb 2015 08:16:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-10-surprising-things-moving-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/top-10-surprising-things-moving-vietnam/1. The Language Barrier & Impossibility of Learning Vietnamese Though you will find a lot of the local Vietnamese population can speak traces of English, it…Tue, 17 Feb 2015 04:32:10 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/know-patara-elephant-farm-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/know-patara-elephant-farm-thailand/The Patara Elephant Farm is situated in Thailand’s Chiang Mai Province. It is home to several Asian elephants that visitors can interact with through a…Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:32:51 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/one-cambodias-must-sees-architecture-battambang/https://paksecafe.com/one-cambodias-must-sees-architecture-battambang/For most people who visit Cambodia(facts), there are three main stops along the tourist trail: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. While these are all…Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:11:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/new-park-resort-luang-prabang-laos/https://paksecafe.com/new-park-resort-luang-prabang-laos/The province of Luang Prabang has granted their Shareholder Jing Ya Luang(Vietnam) a 50 yr. contract on over 10,000 Sq Metres of property. The plan is to…Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:57:03 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vientianes-best-food/https://paksecafe.com/vientianes-best-food/Southeast Asia is full of extremely overwhelming cities—between Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and others, there is no shortage of traffic, overcrowded…Tue, 03 Feb 2015 07:06:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/southeast-asias-misunderstood-city-vang-vieng-laos/https://paksecafe.com/southeast-asias-misunderstood-city-vang-vieng-laos/Along the Southeast Asian backpacker trail, you will find a lot of people who immediately cringe when the city of Vang Vieng is mentioned. What I have found…Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:01:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/picturesque-temples-luang-prabang/https://paksecafe.com/picturesque-temples-luang-prabang/Luang Prabang is definitely the most visited city in Laos, and it’s not hard to see why. With a plethora of beautiful landscapes, historical sites, friendly…Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:52:14 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/5-picks-best-markets-south-east-asia/https://paksecafe.com/5-picks-best-markets-south-east-asia/1. HCMC’s Ben Thanh Market – Vietnam This is one of the biggest and most overwhelming indoor markets in South East Asia. They sell anything and everything…Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:46:03 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/bangkoks-best-brunch-roast-cafe-thonglor/https://paksecafe.com/bangkoks-best-brunch-roast-cafe-thonglor/Let’s face it: Bangkok is a completely overwhelming city. Its sheer size is enough to intimidate tourists in to only exploring the vicinity of Khao San.…Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:57:13 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/transportation-hanoi-5-best-ways-get-around/https://paksecafe.com/transportation-hanoi-5-best-ways-get-around/Hanoi is an immensely sprawling city; it seems that no matter how far you get from the city center, it just keeps going. A city of 6.5 million inhabitants,…Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:29:12 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/healthy-eats-kuala-lumpur-breadfruits-cafe/https://paksecafe.com/healthy-eats-kuala-lumpur-breadfruits-cafe/For many travelers, it is a welcomed respite any time you get to spend a few days in a modern enough city to get some amenities from home. Traveling,…Sun, 18 Jan 2015 00:25:35 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cost-living-traveling-hanoi/https://paksecafe.com/cost-living-traveling-hanoi/When moving or traveling to another country, it’s important to know what you are getting yourself in to from a financial perspective. Many who choose to…Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:52:54 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/pictorial-guide-food-prices-hanoi-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/pictorial-guide-food-prices-hanoi-vietnam/The cost of eating in Southeast Asia is wildly different than in Western countries; the inexpensive cost of food and travel is a huge appeal for tourists…Tue, 13 Jan 2015 13:37:51 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/6-questions-to-ask-when-travelling-on-a-bus-in-southeast-asia/https://paksecafe.com/6-questions-to-ask-when-travelling-on-a-bus-in-southeast-asia/There are many options for getting around (and in between) different countries in SE Asia; though you can take a rented / private car, or sometimes take the…Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:57:24 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/adventure-around-cat-ba-island-vietnam-hiking-beaches-kayaking-monkeys/https://paksecafe.com/adventure-around-cat-ba-island-vietnam-hiking-beaches-kayaking-monkeys/Cat Ba Island is quickly becoming a hot tourist destination in Vietnam (facts), and with good reason: the geography is stunning, the vibe is very relaxed,…Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:39:46 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/guide-teaching-esl/https://paksecafe.com/guide-teaching-esl/Many people have heard that teaching English abroad is a fulfilling experience, or a good way to make money; however, it’s difficult to know how to go about…Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:46:57 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/eating-unripe-mango-lao-style/https://paksecafe.com/eating-unripe-mango-lao-style/Mangoes are probably the most popular tropical fruit in the world. Originally from South East Asia, but are pretty much grown everywhere that has a tropical…Wed, 17 Dec 2014 03:50:39 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/visiting-phnom-penh-killing-fields-understanding-cambodias-tragic-past/https://paksecafe.com/visiting-phnom-penh-killing-fields-understanding-cambodias-tragic-past/Phnom Penh is a beautifully modern city; with an amazing riverfront, a beautiful Royal Palace, and winding alleyways housing a number of restaurants, movie…Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:35:16 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/visit-nimman-district-real-chiang-mai-thai-hipsters/https://paksecafe.com/visit-nimman-district-real-chiang-mai-thai-hipsters/Tourism in Chiang Mai, Thailand(fun facts) has thrived throughout the past fifteen years, and only continues to improve. Known for being the biggest city in…Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:41:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/getting-malaysias-bako-national-park-accommodation/https://paksecafe.com/getting-malaysias-bako-national-park-accommodation/The Malaysian side of Borneo is not often explored, in part because of the relative difficulty in getting there. However, once there, Borneo boasts an…Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:50:46 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/packing-checklist-international-travelse-asia/https://paksecafe.com/packing-checklist-international-travelse-asia/Let’s face it—packing for an international trip can be completely overwhelming. There are a lot of factors that need to be weighed, especially because items…Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:48:47 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cafes-penang-malaysia/https://paksecafe.com/cafes-penang-malaysia/In Southeast Asia, Penang is known to be a foodie’s heaven. Between the savory local street food and the abundance of delicious western restaurants, it’s…Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:22:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/koh-phangan-thailand-not-just-party-island/https://paksecafe.com/koh-phangan-thailand-not-just-party-island/Koh Phangan has, rightfully, earned itself a reputation as Thailand’s “party island.” The monthly Full Moon Party garners an almost obscene amount of…Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:35:31 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/exploring-bagans-temples-of-myanmar-travel-info-hot-air-ballons/https://paksecafe.com/exploring-bagans-temples-of-myanmar-travel-info-hot-air-ballons/Bagan Archaeological Zone is an area in central Myanmar that is densely packed with ancient ruins and temples--more than 2,200, to be exact. Having earned…Sat, 08 Nov 2014 07:27:54 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/yangon-bakehouse/https://paksecafe.com/yangon-bakehouse/As every seasoned South East Asian traveler knows, there comes a point when you need a break from curry, fried rice, and street meat; from time to time, you…Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:49:08 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/a-day-on-inle-lake-myanmar-with-location-map/https://paksecafe.com/a-day-on-inle-lake-myanmar-with-location-map/The city of Nyaung Shwe is easily accessible from any of the major cities in Myanmar (buses run daily from Yangon, Mandalay, and Bagan), and boasts one of…Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:37:51 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/visit-shwedagon-pagoda-now-cost-festivals-and-important-info/https://paksecafe.com/visit-shwedagon-pagoda-now-cost-festivals-and-important-info/Within only two and a half years of the border opening to tourists again, Myanmar (Burma) is quickly earning a reputation as a "must-see" country in SE…Wed, 22 Oct 2014 03:05:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/hanoi-must-see/https://paksecafe.com/hanoi-must-see/There is no shortage of sights to see in Hanoi, Vietnam; as the capital and second largest city in the country, the city of Hanoi is both historically and…Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:58:17 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/checking-old-quarter-hanoi-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/checking-old-quarter-hanoi-vietnam/It seems that each major SE Asian city has a focal point for tourists around which their visit revolves – as Bangkok has Khao San, Phnom Penh has the…Sat, 04 Oct 2014 20:20:30 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/ninh-binh/https://paksecafe.com/ninh-binh/Ninh Binh (pronounced Ning-Bing) is an up-and-coming tourist destination in Northern Vietnam, especially for those seeking to enjoy a scenic day trip from…Sat, 27 Sep 2014 06:31:33 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vegetarian-travelling-vietnam-need-know-2/https://paksecafe.com/vegetarian-travelling-vietnam-need-know-2/I’ll begin simply by saying that being a vegetarian in Vietnam is hard. It’s not impossible. But it’s hard. Vietnam is known as a Mecca for foodies – just…Mon, 22 Sep 2014 19:05:36 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/2-electric-car-donated-mitsubishi-laos/https://paksecafe.com/2-electric-car-donated-mitsubishi-laos/Car Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors has given the country of Laos 2 electric vehicles through their distributor KLM Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd. The…Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:19:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cambodia-allowed-gamble-country/https://paksecafe.com/cambodia-allowed-gamble-country/If you didn't know, Cambodia did not allow their locals to gamble at any of their 26 casinos that country has built. Located and spread over 11 cities,…Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:40:31 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cool-place-hanoi-custom-handmade-leather-goods-try-mammon/https://paksecafe.com/cool-place-hanoi-custom-handmade-leather-goods-try-mammon/At the end of one of Hanoi’s many unassuming, narrow alleys in the Old Quarter lies a small sliding glass door. Inside, artisans young and old can be found…Wed, 17 Sep 2014 02:12:26 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cong-caphe-hanoi-old-quarters-coffee-shop-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/cong-caphe-hanoi-old-quarters-coffee-shop-vietnam/It is quite common for an influx of tourism in any given place to drastically alter the geography, population, and experience of a country or city. However,…Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:22:02 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/motorbike-madness-guide-motorbiking-south-east-asia/https://paksecafe.com/motorbike-madness-guide-motorbiking-south-east-asia/While the cities and landscapes of each Southeast Asian country are drastically diverse, one thing remains constant no matter which borders you cross: the…Mon, 01 Sep 2014 04:34:12 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/visit-borobudur-temple-indonesia/https://paksecafe.com/visit-borobudur-temple-indonesia/The Borobudur Temple complex is the largest Buddhist monument in the world, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia(facts). Known in…Wed, 27 Aug 2014 05:05:16 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/half-laotian-woman-lack-supervised-birth/https://paksecafe.com/half-laotian-woman-lack-supervised-birth/Laos has one of the highest martenal mortality rate outside of Africa at 220-370 deaths per 100, 000. Comparing to neighbor Vietnam, which has 49 deaths per…Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:09:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-holiday-coverage-accessible-travelers/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-holiday-coverage-accessible-travelers/Thailand tourism has initiated a program where tourist are able to purchase travel insurance online or within Thailand. TAT short for Tourism Authority of…Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:56:46 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/pirlo-juventus-scores-first-goal-singapore-new-national-stadium/https://paksecafe.com/pirlo-juventus-scores-first-goal-singapore-new-national-stadium/Another view of Pirlo's goal for @juventusfcen - the first at the new National Stadium. https://t.co/JOHYrk2yME #SGvJuve — ST Sports Desk (@STsportsdesk)…Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:22:23 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/special-gua-tempurung-cave-map/https://paksecafe.com/special-gua-tempurung-cave-map/Caving enthusiasts (a.k.a. "spelunkers") and nature lovers from all over the world regularly flock to a marvelous cave structure in Malaysia(facts) known as…Fri, 15 Aug 2014 04:42:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vientiane-street-view-google/https://paksecafe.com/vientiane-street-view-google/Google has signed a contract with the Lao government to provide images of its Street View technology. This will give permission to Google to implement their…Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:14:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/why-visit-po-nagar-cham-towers-nha-trang-towers-in-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/why-visit-po-nagar-cham-towers-nha-trang-towers-in-vietnam/Constructed around 780 A.D., the Po Nagar Cham Towers have endured as one of the many monumental achievements of the ancient Cham civilization in Vietnam.…Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:02:24 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/largest-wellness-beauty-expo-phuket-coming/https://paksecafe.com/largest-wellness-beauty-expo-phuket-coming/Phuket will hold the largest Wellness and Beauty convention in Thailand from September 18-20, it is the 3rd edition. Coordinators this current year chose to…Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:55:42 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/worlds-second-strangest-lake-red-lotus-flowers-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/worlds-second-strangest-lake-red-lotus-flowers-thailand/Travel and Leisure recently ranked Udon Thani's lake as the second world's strangest lake in the world. Located in North Eastern Thailand and 45 Kilometres…Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:36:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/ca-na-beach-beautiful-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/ca-na-beach-beautiful-vietnam/Ca Na beach in Vietnam can certainly be considered as one of the most beautiful and most popular beaches in Southeast Asia. It is an impressive area which…Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:06:28 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/south-china-sea-claim-confrontation-vietnam-china/https://paksecafe.com/south-china-sea-claim-confrontation-vietnam-china/Back in May, China deployed a Rig in the South China Sea near Vietnam. Hanoi requested Beijing to pull away and dispatched patrol vessels in an attempt to…Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:33:43 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/yangoon-tire-recyclers-myanmar/https://paksecafe.com/yangoon-tire-recyclers-myanmar/Aung Nyunt, a 63 year old from Yangoon, works with 6 other workers day and night transforming rubber tires into flip flops, rubber bushings, buckets and…Thu, 10 Jul 2014 03:17:03 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/public-outrage-13-year-old-girl-raped-killed-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/public-outrage-13-year-old-girl-raped-killed-thailand/A 13 year old girl has been raped and killed by being shoved off a moving train from an overnight trip, has sparked public outrage. Many are calling for…Wed, 09 Jul 2014 01:34:47 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/air-pollution-toxins-severe-threatening-angkor-wat/https://paksecafe.com/air-pollution-toxins-severe-threatening-angkor-wat/10 years ago, yearly visitors were close to 300,000 to Angkor Wat, and UNESCO cautioned at that time predicted boost in travelers. Today, ancient stones are…Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:13:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/hanoi-replacing-dangerous-head-wires-cables/https://paksecafe.com/hanoi-replacing-dangerous-head-wires-cables/Regulators within Hanoi are investigating in the removal of large tangle over head electrical lines, telephone and tv cables. It has come about as an…Sun, 06 Jul 2014 20:17:37 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/myanmar-opening-doors-beachy-mergui-archipelago/https://paksecafe.com/myanmar-opening-doors-beachy-mergui-archipelago/The Mergui Archipelago islands, also known as Myeik Archipelago are found in the southern part of Myanmar. They are postcard perfect and can easily fulfill…Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:31:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/why-visit-tarutao-national-marine-park-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/why-visit-tarutao-national-marine-park-thailand/If you are familiar of the show Survivor(US version) and happen to watch it 10 years ago, you probably remember that season's show was based in Thailand.…Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:27:08 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/must-ingredients-south-east-asian-meals/https://paksecafe.com/must-ingredients-south-east-asian-meals/Isn't the flavors of South East Asia foods explosive and you often wonder what ingredients they used? Here are some common ingredients must have in your…Tue, 27 May 2014 05:18:56 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/heading-to-vientiane-laos-9-things-to-do/https://paksecafe.com/heading-to-vientiane-laos-9-things-to-do/Tourists visiting Laos(more info) often spend little or no time in Vientiane, sometimes bypassing the capital entirely in order to head to Luang Prabang or…Sat, 17 May 2014 02:44:24 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/travelling-angkor-wat-9-things-know/https://paksecafe.com/travelling-angkor-wat-9-things-know/1. Siem Reap is the main hub town for the Angkor Wat area and nearby temples. Closest temple is 6km(4 miles) away. 2. You will need to purchase a permit,…Tue, 13 May 2014 20:01:49 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/9-interesting-facts-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/https://paksecafe.com/9-interesting-facts-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/1. The first people to set up camp at the modern location of Kuala lumpur were migrant labourers from China in search for tin. Out of 87, only 18 survived…Mon, 12 May 2014 05:22:07 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/7-facts-plains-jars-laos/https://paksecafe.com/7-facts-plains-jars-laos/Plain of Jars are megalithic jars located in the Xieng Khouang plateau, Laos. Over a thousand of these Jars are found across the plateau. Side Note: Check…Fri, 09 May 2014 00:03:36 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/reasons-check-cambodias-bamboo-trains/https://paksecafe.com/reasons-check-cambodias-bamboo-trains/A cool thing to check out in Cambodia if you are visiting within the Battambang Area(info) are the Bamboo Trains. What exactly are the bamboo trains? Well…Wed, 07 May 2014 21:27:58 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/ways-beat-jetlag-food/https://paksecafe.com/ways-beat-jetlag-food/Do you have Bad Jetlag when travelling long distances? There is some truth that sleeping certain amounts of hours before a flight or during flight will help…Tue, 06 May 2014 04:44:01 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/ways-fight-diarrhea-travelling/https://paksecafe.com/ways-fight-diarrhea-travelling/Having Diarrhea is the one of the most awful issues to have while travelling. It can knock off days from your travel. Diarrhea is pretty common among…Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:28:16 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/10-tips-travelling-outdoors-hot-south-east-asia/https://paksecafe.com/10-tips-travelling-outdoors-hot-south-east-asia/by Tetra Pak Don't Forget your Hat! 1. Wear a hat if possible to protect against the sun. 2. Try to avoid sun bathing at high noon(11am-2pm), since it’s a…Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:40:55 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/ways-avoid-snake-bites-south-east-asia/https://paksecafe.com/ways-avoid-snake-bites-south-east-asia/by C.P.Storm If you are travelling in wild areas of South East Asia (read our tip guide), the last thing you want is to be bitten by a poisonous snakes.…Sun, 27 Apr 2014 03:50:08 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/10-tips-on-surviving-a-pit-viper-snake-bite-in-south-east-asia/https://paksecafe.com/10-tips-on-surviving-a-pit-viper-snake-bite-in-south-east-asia/by stevesnake shillong A dangerous snake to watch out for in South East Asia is a Pit-Viper. When bitten, swelling will occur and for a small child the…Sat, 26 Apr 2014 07:18:56 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-9-things-see-hua-hin-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/top-9-things-see-hua-hin-thailand/Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s most favored seaside resorts. Situated on the sunrise (west) side from the Gulf of Thailand, this resort is some 200 kilometers…Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:19:26 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/funtasy-island-resort-riau-islands-indonesia/https://paksecafe.com/funtasy-island-resort-riau-islands-indonesia/Islands have always been and continue to be the most popular holiday destination. With the arrival of 2014 comes the addition of another one destination –…Sun, 13 Apr 2014 05:28:09 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/stinky-fruit-durian-and-its-health-benefits/https://paksecafe.com/stinky-fruit-durian-and-its-health-benefits/The durian fruit is regarded as the "King of fruits" by many Southeast Asians. This exotic fruit is characterized by a strong odor, a large size and…Mon, 31 Mar 2014 06:09:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/south-east-asian-headhunters/https://paksecafe.com/south-east-asian-headhunters/Throughout history there has been a number of tales of beheading from many cultures of South East Asia. These headhunters took heads as prize possession or…Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:13:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/things-saigon-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/things-saigon-vietnam/What are you favorite things to do when traveling? Some people may choose to spend their time lounging on the beach, while others prefer the hustle and…Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:24:37 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-five-places-see-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/top-five-places-see-thailand/Many tourists often spend hours wandering around a country looking for cool places to visit, and often jumping from one tourist hot spot to another. Which…Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:10:17 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laotian-snake-whiskey/https://paksecafe.com/laotian-snake-whiskey/There is one thing that many travelers pass the opportunity to try in Laos and that is Laotian Snake Whiskey. There are many reasons why, but probably one…Sat, 08 Mar 2014 09:39:42 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/what-are-cool-things-to-do-in-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/what-are-cool-things-to-do-in-vietnam/Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of the top tourist destinations of South East Asia. With bustling metropolises and ancient riverside towns, it combines the…Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:27:39 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cool-looking-cambodian-tuk-tuks/https://paksecafe.com/cool-looking-cambodian-tuk-tuks/BY EMILY WILKINS AND SEK ODOM | FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Most tuk-tuk drivers have to continuously vie with each other to attract tourists’ attention, but Oung…Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:13:12 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/myanmar-purchasing-20-used-train-carriages-india/https://paksecafe.com/myanmar-purchasing-20-used-train-carriages-india/by eGuide Travel The Myanmar government is planning to buy 20 used train carriages from India, according to an official from the Ministry of Rail…Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:06:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/chiang-mai-flower-festival/https://paksecafe.com/chiang-mai-flower-festival/Chiang Mai this year hosted its famous Flower Festival from February 7th-9th, showcasing flowers in full bloom during Thailand's cool season. The Tourism…Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:42:39 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cool-looking-lungbung-indonesia/https://paksecafe.com/cool-looking-lungbung-indonesia/A lumbung is a small wooden hut used by farmers in Indonesia to store harvested rice and protect it from the elements and pests. Self-taught artist Rosid…Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:27:17 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-snails-cooked-lemongrass-ginger-lemon-leaf/https://paksecafe.com/video-snails-cooked-lemongrass-ginger-lemon-leaf/Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:50:25 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/casa-del-mar-resort-named-malaysias-top-hotel/https://paksecafe.com/casa-del-mar-resort-named-malaysias-top-hotel/Casa del Mar in Langkawi Photo from TripAdvisor The world’s most outstanding properties were identified by the world’s largest travel site. THE Casa del Mar…Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:21:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-120mph-railway-arriving/https://paksecafe.com/laos-120mph-railway-arriving/Beijing has long dreamed of a high-speed railway connecting it to southeast Asia, enabling Chinese goods to move south in greater quantities, while the…Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:52:38 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-week-vietnamese-beef-noodle-soup-pho/https://paksecafe.com/video-week-vietnamese-beef-noodle-soup-pho/Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:54:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vietnam-organic-farming/https://paksecafe.com/vietnam-organic-farming/Worried about food safety? Vietnamese look again at small-scale organic farming. For two decades, Thanh was the only fruit vendor on Phan Huy Chu Street, in…Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:01:50 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/democracy-needed-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/democracy-needed-thailand/As the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by a Western power, Thailand is proud of its independence before and since the end of absolute monarchy…Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:54:49 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/friendship-bridge-linking-laos-myanmar/https://paksecafe.com/friendship-bridge-linking-laos-myanmar/A bridge connecting Tarchilaik Township in Shan State and Lwenintha Province of Laos is due to be completed by March of 2015. The Myanmar-Laos Friendship…Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:36:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/biking-laos/https://paksecafe.com/biking-laos/Amazing adventure from a German traveler, riding his bike through Laos meeting new people and seeing the amazing landscape that Laos has to offer. Right now…Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:04:22 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-biggest-new-years-eve-ball-drop/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-biggest-new-years-eve-ball-drop/A 49 foot drop from a pole atop the Tower Club at Lebua, the Bangkok Ball will be the biggest the world has seen. Afterwards People can witness a large…Mon, 30 Dec 2013 19:44:41 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-25-things-bangkok/https://paksecafe.com/video-25-things-bangkok/1. Wang Lang Market ตลาดวังหลัง - Wang Lang Market is one my favorite snacking and browsing markets in Bangkok. 2. Chatuchak Weekend Market ตลาดนัดจตุจักร -…Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:54:27 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thai-anti-government-protest-continues-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/thai-anti-government-protest-continues-thailand/More issues arises involving Thai anti-government protest as Political crisis is on-going, where a gunman has killed one protester. Thailand is now seeking…Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:43:01 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/young-vietnamese-phenom-footballer-to-join-lao-club/https://paksecafe.com/young-vietnamese-phenom-footballer-to-join-lao-club/Lao Champasak club has signed a loan for a young Vietnamese Football to join the club. Nguyen Minh Hai at 19, signed a one year contract to join the team…Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:33:37 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/visit-bali-bamboo-village/https://paksecafe.com/visit-bali-bamboo-village/Bali's spectacular bamboo village sets new heights for barefoot luxury - CNN Nestled among the lush forests of Bali, near the hill town of Ubud, is one of…Sun, 22 Dec 2013 09:23:41 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/6000-year-old-tombs-discovered-in-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/6000-year-old-tombs-discovered-in-vietnam/Tombs built 6,000 years have just been excavated in Bac Kan Province in the Northeast region, reported newspaper The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports & Culture) this…Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:09:27 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/top-3-lesser-known-tourist-spots-in-laos/https://paksecafe.com/top-3-lesser-known-tourist-spots-in-laos/Amongst all the countries in South East Asia, Laos is up there as one of the most unique and unspoiled. Chances are if you’re visiting this landlocked…Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:26:31 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/avis-car-rentals-expaning-in-laos-and-cambodia/https://paksecafe.com/avis-car-rentals-expaning-in-laos-and-cambodia/Avis Car Rental, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, today announced that it has selected a licensee to launch car rental operations in Laos…Mon, 09 Dec 2013 18:14:07 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-violence-stops-ahead-of-kings-birthday/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-violence-stops-ahead-of-kings-birthday/Protesters intent on toppling Thailand’s democratically elected prime minister plan to press their struggle again Wednesday with a peaceful march on…Wed, 04 Dec 2013 07:12:08 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-in-political-crisis/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-in-political-crisis/Defying a tough security law passed on Monday, the protesters surrounded the Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Tourism and Transport ministries. “It’s not…Thu, 28 Nov 2013 03:27:18 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-white-elephants/https://paksecafe.com/laos-white-elephants/"The last of Laos' white elephants, a sacred symbol of both Buddhism and royalty, perished long ago under communist rule. As the number of real white…Sun, 17 Nov 2013 16:21:15 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/philippines-typhoon-survivors-plead-for-help/https://paksecafe.com/philippines-typhoon-survivors-plead-for-help/Authorities said at least 2 million people in 41 provinces had been affected by Friday's disaster and at least 23,000 houses had been damaged or destroyed.…Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:10:17 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-monkey-festival/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-monkey-festival/"Dubbed "Monkey City," the province of Lopburi in Thailand is known for its population of long-tailed macaques that guard its ancient ruins and temples.…Wed, 06 Nov 2013 19:39:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/india-to-thailand-road-link-by-2015/https://paksecafe.com/india-to-thailand-road-link-by-2015/"We are constructing 71 bridges on the entire length," he said, adding "we have provided a $500-million loan to Myanmar for setting up the road network". He…Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:11:27 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/100-year-old-monk-passes-away/https://paksecafe.com/100-year-old-monk-passes-away/Thailand’s Supreme Patriarch, who headed the country’s order of Buddhist monks for more than two decades, died on Thursday. He was 100. Doctors said that…Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:35:11 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/rareunseen-war-photos-from-vietnam-war/https://paksecafe.com/rareunseen-war-photos-from-vietnam-war/It's hard to understate the impact photography had on the Vietnam War. When photojournalists talk about making images that inform, foment change, make an…Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:59:10 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/backpacking-experience-thailand-cambodia-and-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/backpacking-experience-thailand-cambodia-and-vietnam/"Kampot pepper stars in this region too, notably at the nearby Kep crab market, where the locals serve it alongside the tasty little critters – well worth a…Tue, 15 Oct 2013 03:02:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-festival-is-sometimes-bloody/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-festival-is-sometimes-bloody/"Walking on fire or driving a brace of swords through your cheeks may not be activities most commonly associated with vegetarianism. But for participants of…Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:05:22 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/first-nba-game-in-manilla/https://paksecafe.com/first-nba-game-in-manilla/"The Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers are in the Philippines to treat overseas fans to the first NBA game in this basketball-crazy Southeast Asian…Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:37:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-became-the-first-south-east-asian-nation-to-introduce-pneumococcal-vaccine/https://paksecafe.com/laos-became-the-first-south-east-asian-nation-to-introduce-pneumococcal-vaccine/"Laos became the first South East Asian nation to introduce pneumococcal vaccine and began a demonstration project for HPV vaccine at a ceremony in the…Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:54:42 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-stinky-fruit-how-to-cut-and-prepare-durian-fruit/https://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-stinky-fruit-how-to-cut-and-prepare-durian-fruit/Sat, 28 Sep 2013 14:02:08 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/two-arrested-in-phuket-from-rihannas-instagram-images/https://paksecafe.com/two-arrested-in-phuket-from-rihannas-instagram-images/Pop star Rihanna spent a weekend at the beach in Thailand, leaving behind a trail of racy tweets and an incriminating Instagram photograph showing her…Mon, 23 Sep 2013 06:22:58 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/zip-lining-excursions-in-laos/https://paksecafe.com/zip-lining-excursions-in-laos/Zip-lining excursions in Laos (and throughout Southeast Asia, from Thailand and Vietnam to the Philippines) have become wildly popular in recent years. In…Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:42:07 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/rich-in-culture-visit-myanmar/https://paksecafe.com/rich-in-culture-visit-myanmar/Myanmar is a place where temples gleam in gold, real gold, and its people are among the poorest in the world. Yet, many believe that in five years this…Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:47:53 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/tourist-court-to-help-stop-scams-pattaya-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/tourist-court-to-help-stop-scams-pattaya-thailand/Regardless of how this all plays out and whether or not you believe it's the best way to go about it, you’ve got to hand it to them: Despite the fact that…Wed, 18 Sep 2013 04:20:13 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-defeats-singapore-u19-championship/https://paksecafe.com/laos-defeats-singapore-u19-championship/Laos continued their good form in the AFF U19 Championship making it three wins in a row by crushing Singapore 3-0 on Friday evening in Surabaya, Indonesia.…Mon, 16 Sep 2013 03:57:45 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/koreans-travelling-to-laos/https://paksecafe.com/koreans-travelling-to-laos/Laos has been a travel hot spots for many Koreans trying to escape the busy city life and crowdedness of Seoul. There is even many advertisements in Korea…Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:48:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-lao-fish-minced-salad-using-fish-from-the-mekong-river/https://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-lao-fish-minced-salad-using-fish-from-the-mekong-river/How to make Lao Fish Minced Salad (Koy Pa Nam Kong) using fish from the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos.Fri, 13 Sep 2013 02:21:14 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/travelling-to-laos-here-are-some-convincing-facts/https://paksecafe.com/travelling-to-laos-here-are-some-convincing-facts/"Laos often gets short shrift compared to its heavily traveled neighbors. Thailand, the undisputed tourism champ in the region, sees almost 10 times more…Wed, 11 Sep 2013 06:15:45 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/the-worlds-largest-cave-offering-public-tours/https://paksecafe.com/the-worlds-largest-cave-offering-public-tours/Son Doong, the world's largest cave is offering its first public tours at a cost of $3000. With length of 5.5 miles, it has rivers, jungles, wildlife. At…Tue, 10 Sep 2013 02:44:05 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/a-stop-to-casinos-in-northern-laos/https://paksecafe.com/a-stop-to-casinos-in-northern-laos/Boten Laos, located on the border of China and in its close proximity to the notorious Golden Triangle has put an end to new concessions for Casinos. It was…Mon, 09 Sep 2013 04:35:07 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/new-large-flying-squirrel-found-in-laos/https://paksecafe.com/new-large-flying-squirrel-found-in-laos/Biswamoyopterus laoensis that is the name; in plain English, the Laotian giant flying squirrel. This new discovery of the Flying Squirrel by a team of…Sun, 08 Sep 2013 03:43:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/pickled-vegetables-from-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/pickled-vegetables-from-thailand/If you are a fan of Kimchi, Korea's most famous dish, then you most certainly must try Thailand version of Kimchi. Pickles has been associated as being bad…Sat, 07 Sep 2013 05:34:52 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-awarded-top-unesco-award-for-temple-wat-prayurawongsawas-worawihan/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-awarded-top-unesco-award-for-temple-wat-prayurawongsawas-worawihan/UNESCO has given the Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage Conservation to Thailand for the temple 'Wat' Prayurawongsawas Worawihan. Its not the first…Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:48:14 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/stunning-landscape-images-from-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/stunning-landscape-images-from-vietnam/White sandy beaches, turquoise water, forested mountains and jungles all within a country that has 3 percent of the land mass of the United States; this is…Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:43:50 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/travelling-to-myanmar-check-out-this-site/https://paksecafe.com/travelling-to-myanmar-check-out-this-site/Myanmar, formely Burma, has been isolated for many decades and being controlled by a military government hasn't help tourism in the past. Nowadays, Myanmar…Wed, 04 Sep 2013 05:15:58 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-thai-street-food/https://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-thai-street-food/Does anyone know what food this is?Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:51:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/slowboating-along-the-mekong-a-popular-activity-for-tourist/https://paksecafe.com/slowboating-along-the-mekong-a-popular-activity-for-tourist/Recently named "Worlds Best Tourist Destination for 2013" by the European Concil on Tourism and Trade, Laos has developed many Tourist activities in the…Sat, 31 Aug 2013 23:19:30 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/myanmar-and-thailand-border-to-make-easy-access-for-tourists/https://paksecafe.com/myanmar-and-thailand-border-to-make-easy-access-for-tourists/New arrangements by both Thailand and Myanmar will allow tourist entering Myanmar to travel freely except in government restricted areas. They are four…Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:57:51 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/da-nang-a-major-port-city-but-has-a-dark-history/https://paksecafe.com/da-nang-a-major-port-city-but-has-a-dark-history/Da Nang, Vietnam, is a fast growing city rich in old and new architecture with influences from the French. The government has directed its focus onto…Tue, 27 Aug 2013 05:48:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/bangkok-one-of-the-worlds-best-malls/https://paksecafe.com/bangkok-one-of-the-worlds-best-malls/Central World Plaza Bangkok Where would you find a place that has a Skating competition, a celebrity singer doing a concert, an indoor aquarium/reef that…Mon, 26 Aug 2013 05:21:57 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-pad-thai-in-the-streets-of-bangkok/https://paksecafe.com/video-of-the-week-pad-thai-in-the-streets-of-bangkok/Commonly known as a street food, Pad Thai is probably the best known Thai dish outside of Thailand. Quick, Flavorful and Tasty.....nothing like having Pad…Sat, 24 Aug 2013 03:39:30 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/travelling-to-thailand-requires-mandatory-travel-insurance/https://paksecafe.com/travelling-to-thailand-requires-mandatory-travel-insurance/Thailand is looking into making travel insurance mandatory before entering the country. The requirement is having tourist paying 500 baht($16 USD) when…Fri, 23 Aug 2013 03:05:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/singapore-airport-is-getting-a-pleasure-dome/https://paksecafe.com/singapore-airport-is-getting-a-pleasure-dome/Ready to be opened in 2018, Singapore new addition of a bubble structure made from steel and glass will be part of Singapore's Airport. The structure will…Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:48:45 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/you-want-to-try-thick-fermented-fish-sauce-padek/https://paksecafe.com/you-want-to-try-thick-fermented-fish-sauce-padek/Lao fish Sauce, also known as Padek/Padaek, is a thick seasoned fermented sauce with bits of fish. It is often eaten with sticky rice and the taste is…Tue, 20 Aug 2013 03:11:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/bird-spit-one-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-foods/https://paksecafe.com/bird-spit-one-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-foods/Bird spit, thats right! Is a delicacies in Asia, especially in Vietnam, where it's a growing industry. The saliva from the Asian Swiflets help this species…Mon, 19 Aug 2013 04:19:30 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thousands-of-shimmering-candlesthailand-ritz-carlton-resort/https://paksecafe.com/thousands-of-shimmering-candlesthailand-ritz-carlton-resort/With over 1000 candles lit every night at the Ritz Carlton located on the coast of Krabi Thailand, its hard not to be mesmerized. The process starts at 6:30…Sun, 18 Aug 2013 05:53:57 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/phnom-kulen-how-a-vast-ancient-city-was-discovered-in-cambodia/https://paksecafe.com/phnom-kulen-how-a-vast-ancient-city-was-discovered-in-cambodia/Phnom Kulen a place known to the locals as a living myth. The story goes that a King in 802, decalerd himself the divine ruler of all Cambodia, which gave…Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:45:46 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/the-making-of-laos-film-the-rocket/https://paksecafe.com/the-making-of-laos-film-the-rocket/The first featured international film that depicts Lao culture, The Rocket, has received many international awards. The war torn past of Laos has been…Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:47:49 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-has-a-new-world-champion-and-she-is-just-18/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-has-a-new-world-champion-and-she-is-just-18/Ratchanok Intanon who is just 18 has become the world champion in badminton, beating Li Xuerui who is the world number 1 in 3 sets. Thai media cheered teen…Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:44:09 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/viral-video-showing-motorist-being-robbed-in-malaysia/https://paksecafe.com/viral-video-showing-motorist-being-robbed-in-malaysia/An incident was filmed back in July showing a motorist being robbed in daylight has gone viral. "A video showing a motorist being robbed by five men with…Tue, 13 Aug 2013 04:47:56 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/6-killed-by-indonesia-volcano-mount-rokatenda/https://paksecafe.com/6-killed-by-indonesia-volcano-mount-rokatenda/Indications has come out from local news, saying the 6 killed had refused to leave the area during warning signs from the rumbling of the Volcano. Where…Mon, 12 Aug 2013 05:19:45 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/lao-sticky-rice-with-eggplant-dip/https://paksecafe.com/lao-sticky-rice-with-eggplant-dip/PakseCafe dish of the day. Lao Sticky rice with eggplant dip. "Steamed sticky rice is an essential part of every meal in Laos. In most cases, it is…Sun, 11 Aug 2013 05:27:30 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/father-and-son-hiding-in-the-jungles-of-vietnam-for-40-years/https://paksecafe.com/father-and-son-hiding-in-the-jungles-of-vietnam-for-40-years/The Vietnam war ended in 1975 and to many who lived through the war, still struggle with the strong memories. Ask a father and son, who have been hiding in…Sat, 10 Aug 2013 04:30:18 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-larb-with-sticky-rice-worth-travelling-for/https://paksecafe.com/laos-larb-with-sticky-rice-worth-travelling-for/Larb with Sticky Rice worth travelling for? That is a big yes according to USA today! "Larb is a term for a traditionally Laotian-style meat salad served…Fri, 09 Aug 2013 03:47:44 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/neymar-hot-in-bangkok/https://paksecafe.com/neymar-hot-in-bangkok/Neymar and the rest of the Barcelona played a friendly against a team from Thailand in Bangkok. Brazilian forward Neymar scored his first goal for Barcelona…Thu, 08 Aug 2013 03:25:38 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/being-a-rapper-in-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/being-a-rapper-in-vietnam/Suboi, is a well known rapper in Vietnam where she has honed her skill by listening to Eminem. She has become extremely famous in a country where half the…Wed, 07 Aug 2013 05:36:26 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/wirapol-sukphol-in-laos/https://paksecafe.com/wirapol-sukphol-in-laos/Wirapol Sukphol is rumored to being Laos as he is being sought by the Thai authorities. Known for his lavish living which sparked lots of criticism, even…Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:08:58 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/one-dollar-beers-and-festival-vang-vieng-laos/https://paksecafe.com/one-dollar-beers-and-festival-vang-vieng-laos/Vang Vieng a tourist hot spot, has always been a popular town to visit in the past 15 years. Known for its tubing and cheap beer amongst westerners, Vang…Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:50:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/tatoos-wai-kru-festival-in-thailand/https://paksecafe.com/tatoos-wai-kru-festival-in-thailand/Wai Kru festival brings in people to ink Sanskrit scripture lines into their bodies. People will get tino Khong Kuen a magical trance mode during…Sun, 04 Aug 2013 05:57:58 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/cambodian-election-hun-sen-victory/https://paksecafe.com/cambodian-election-hun-sen-victory/Chinese expressed congratulations to Hun Sen in victory in Cambodia election. "Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has expressed his congratulations to Cambodian…Sat, 03 Aug 2013 03:57:21 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/travel-blog-backpacking-in-vietnam/https://paksecafe.com/travel-blog-backpacking-in-vietnam/Vietnam is hot spot for travelling, especially for backpackers who are on a budget. Here is a travel article written from an Indian travelling in Vietnam.…Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:48:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/loving-laos-travelling/https://paksecafe.com/loving-laos-travelling/A short review on travelling in Laos... "South East Asia may bring to mind hectic polluted cities and beautiful beaches, but, the oft overlooked country of…Thu, 01 Aug 2013 03:52:29 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailand-0-and-liverpool-3/https://paksecafe.com/thailand-0-and-liverpool-3/Phillipe Coutinho was the star for Liverpool in a bout against Thailand. Coutinho had an amazing performance and scoring the first goal of the game. "The…Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:34:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/152/https://paksecafe.com/152/McCain talks about his time during the Vietnam War, in particular his cell mate. "Retired Col. George "Bud" Day was the "bravest man I ever knew," Sen. John…Mon, 29 Jul 2013 05:24:37 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vancouver-badminton-brawl-batters-thailands-image/https://paksecafe.com/vancouver-badminton-brawl-batters-thailands-image/"BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand's top badminton official says he's trying to save the country's tarnished image after an on-court brawl between former…Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:00:52 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/nesn-to-air-liverpool-thailand-exhibition-soccer-game-july-28-at-645-a-m/https://paksecafe.com/nesn-to-air-liverpool-thailand-exhibition-soccer-game-july-28-at-645-a-m/Liverpool FC’s preseason has been a success so far. The Reds have built up their fitness, integrated new players into the squad and won the three exhibition…Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:03:33 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/on-a-fast-boat-to-laos/https://paksecafe.com/on-a-fast-boat-to-laos/"Hearts pounding. Engine roaring. Six of us tourists were tucked proactively into crash position with knees in chest and dinged helmets. The fast boat to…Thu, 25 Jul 2013 05:08:05 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vietnam-the-beauty-of-sapa/https://paksecafe.com/vietnam-the-beauty-of-sapa/"The rice terraces set amid the swirling clouds around the Vietnamese hill station of Sapa are truly eye watering. The cascading green steps wind down the…Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:22:18 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/haze-from-indonesian-fires-returns-to-malaysia/https://paksecafe.com/haze-from-indonesian-fires-returns-to-malaysia/"Haze blanketed parts of Malaysia on Monday, weeks after the region suffered its worst pollution from forest fires in Indonesia in more than a decade. Three…Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:44:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/is-laos-tourism-doing-sufficient-efforts-to-correct-its-weak-image/https://paksecafe.com/is-laos-tourism-doing-sufficient-efforts-to-correct-its-weak-image/“Simply Beautiful- I love that slogan because this sounds so true. But unfortunately, it now lacks a strong campaign behind to promote Laos differently from…Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:17:56 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/kunming-to-laos-by-bike/https://paksecafe.com/kunming-to-laos-by-bike/"I was out the door by 7am and tried to get some noodles from a startled lady. She had just opened so I had to wait a bit. After the noodles and a bit of…Sun, 21 Jul 2013 06:25:53 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/andy-murray-signs-up-for-thailand-open/https://paksecafe.com/andy-murray-signs-up-for-thailand-open/Newly crowned Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says he will return to Bangkok for the fourth time in a bid to reclaim the Thailand Open title. The new…Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:06:04 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-deputy-defense-minister-sanyahak-passes-away/https://paksecafe.com/laos-deputy-defense-minister-sanyahak-passes-away/Lao Deputy Defense Minister Sanyahak Phomvihane has passed away on Wednesday. He was 45, state-run Lao News Agency reported Thursday. Maj Gen Sanyahak, is a…Fri, 19 Jul 2013 02:16:00 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vietnam-fans-joy-at-meeting-arsenal-after-pursuing-their-bus/https://paksecafe.com/vietnam-fans-joy-at-meeting-arsenal-after-pursuing-their-bus/"A Vietnamese fan of Arsenal football club has spoken of his joy at meeting his heroes after pursuing their bus. Vu Xuan Tien, 20, was invited to meet the…Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:51:59 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/singapore-travel-guide-luxury-hotel/https://paksecafe.com/singapore-travel-guide-luxury-hotel/Rapidly developing Singapore is making a name for itself with audacious new attractions such as the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum but some things, such as…Wed, 17 Jul 2013 02:26:32 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/diabetes-in-vietnam-surges/https://paksecafe.com/diabetes-in-vietnam-surges/Doctors are trying to puzzle out the spike in the disease which genetic predisposition, diet and exercise can’t fully explain, writes Thomas Fuller: HE…Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:22:02 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vietnam-beat-australia-in-volleyball/https://paksecafe.com/vietnam-beat-australia-in-volleyball/Hosts Vietnam beat Australia 3-0 on the second day of the 10th international women's volleyball tournament, the VTV Eximbank Cup, here Sunday. With results…Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:49:07 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/manchester-united-beaten-by-thailand-all-stars-in-moyes-debut/https://paksecafe.com/manchester-united-beaten-by-thailand-all-stars-in-moyes-debut/David Moyes’ first match as the Manchester United boss went badly as his side lost to Thailand All Stars 1-0 in a friendly at Rajamangala National Stadium…Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:08:20 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-sees-high-rate-of-teenage-pregnancy/https://paksecafe.com/laos-sees-high-rate-of-teenage-pregnancy/Laos is suffering from a high rate of teenage pregnancy, with four out of ten women pregnant or already having given birth to their first child by the age…Sat, 13 Jul 2013 03:39:28 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thai-police-save-90-cats-apparently-headed-to-vietnam-dining-tables/https://paksecafe.com/thai-police-save-90-cats-apparently-headed-to-vietnam-dining-tables/"Thai police say they have rescued about 90 famished cats that they believed had been headed to Vietnam. They declined to say what fate they had rescued the…Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:56:42 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/rape-charge-brit-headed-to-cambodia/https://paksecafe.com/rape-charge-brit-headed-to-cambodia/"David John Fletcher, who ran a charity for children called the Rubbish Dump Project in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, was convicted in absentia for…Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:11:16 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/vietnam-and-laos-celebrate-successful-bordering-demarcation/https://paksecafe.com/vietnam-and-laos-celebrate-successful-bordering-demarcation/"Vietnam and Laos celebrated today the successful completion of the 2,067 kilometers borderline between both countries as a symbol of traditional friendship…Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:01:58 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/thailands-pen-ek-ratanaruang-on-risking-it-all-to-film-the-paradoxes-of-thai-democracy/https://paksecafe.com/thailands-pen-ek-ratanaruang-on-risking-it-all-to-film-the-paradoxes-of-thai-democracy/"Pen-ek Ratanaruang, one of Thailand’s most celebrated working directors, has often represented his country abroad at international festivals -- including…Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:12:22 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laos-gripped-by-deadly-dengue-fever-surge/https://paksecafe.com/laos-gripped-by-deadly-dengue-fever-surge/Laos is gripped by a deadly surge in dengue fever cases, with at least 50 people dead so far this year in an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease expected…Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:14:09 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/foods-at-vietnam-airports-leave-a-bad-taste/https://paksecafe.com/foods-at-vietnam-airports-leave-a-bad-taste/When Nguyen Ngoc Tuyen’s flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang was delayed, he decided to get something to eat. “I…Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:54:49 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/laotian-sports-through-the-years/https://paksecafe.com/laotian-sports-through-the-years/VIENTIANE – Laos is the only land-locked country in Southeast Asia. The country’s economy is very much dependent on the performance of the US and European…Sat, 06 Jul 2013 07:42:35 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/new-website-helps-visitors-to-cambodia-pick-their-perch-for-watching-sunsets-at-angkor/https://paksecafe.com/new-website-helps-visitors-to-cambodia-pick-their-perch-for-watching-sunsets-at-angkor/Cambodia has joined hands with Australia in an effort to use the Internet to help preserve its fabled Angkor Wat temple complex, the Australian Embassy…Sat, 06 Jul 2013 07:02:08 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/border-demarcation-enhances-laos/https://paksecafe.com/border-demarcation-enhances-laos/The recent success in border demarcation and restoration has enhanced peace and orderliness along the Laos-Vietnam border, according to Lao Deputy Minister…Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:43:52 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/turf-battles-vietnams-land-rights-crisis/https://paksecafe.com/turf-battles-vietnams-land-rights-crisis/BUON MA THUOT: Thi Sieu says her family lived for generations on a small plot of land studded with cashew trees until they fell victim to an alleged land…Wed, 03 Jul 2013 06:46:06 GMThttps://paksecafe.com/yellow-curry-recipe-to-be-standardised/https://paksecafe.com/yellow-curry-recipe-to-be-standardised/The Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Innovation Agency (NIA) are to set standard recipes for the Southern favourites Kaeng Lueng and Ayam…Tue, 02 Jul 2013 07:47:13 GMT