I caught it last week on Monday-the latest of No Reservations. The first one of the next season. Next week is Colombia and that should prove interesting. Turns out that Anthony has always wanted to check out Laos since reading about it many years ago. He admitted that he did not have his usual snark and bite because given the situation he was in, I would have done the same.
In one section, he was welcome with warm hospitality by those who would rightfully dislike Americans and could refuse him. One gentleman lost his limbs due to the millions of landmines all over Laos. One question this gentleman asked, are you afraid? Anthony answered honestly and with sensitivity that people should be aware of what happens with war.
The plain of Jars was interesting where he traveled to Xieng Khouang, Laos (Southeast of Phonsavan) which people found after the Vietnam War.
The cuisine in Laos has the influences of its neighboring countries-Thailand and Vietnam. It all looks good and one of these days I want to have the chance to visit!
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Blog by Gadling on this episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations (season 3 episode 11) here
Snippet of the episode in Laos here
Starpulse.com on Laos episode here
Travel Channel’s webpage on the show in Laos here
Anthony’s blog while in Laos (back in January 2008) here
Tags: Anthony Bourdain, Laos, No Reservations, Travel Channel, TV Show
August 11, 2008 at 4:56 pm
i love Laos,
Laos is one of the poorest and least visited countries in the world.