Luang Prabang is nestled in a slim valley by the Mekong and Khan rivers. It exudes tranquility and has been a mountain kingdom for more than a thousand years. The entire city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site during 1995 for the beautiful and historic blending of the traditional architecture with the European colonial authorities of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Together with the historical sites of Haw Kham the former royal palace, Vat Xieng Toung Monastery, there are many natural and traditional delights. The Mekong River for starters, the famous Buddha caves of Pak Ou, the nearby Kuang Si Falls and the holy hill of Phou Si.
The traditional Alms ceremony involves the monks collecting alms of rice each morning from kneeling villagers, and tourists eager to take part and witness an amazing tradition.
@shaynnaB Wind been crazy since last night. At 'Silks' at Crown & someone opened door to balcony & wind blew in sending glasses off table! in reply to shaynnaB#
@Jakehower I think a long time into the future (we won't see it in our life time) but yes, I think a world currency & language is likely. in reply to Jakehower#
One of the many things I love about different travel destinations is that other than crossing borders, experiencing different cultures, the currencies of each country really lets you know that you are in foreign territory. The familiarising yourself with the local currency can sometimes be testing. Some are not that unlike what you have at home and may even be called by the same name (Dollars are very common) and others are so completing different in every possible shape or form, that it really can be difficult to get your head around the conversion rates.
Some currencies are quite beautiful in design and colour. Being an Australian I feel very proud of our notes and believe they are some of the most attractive you’ll find. In particular the $100 is quite stunning and frankly, I would like to see many more of them…in my purse!
Argentina – Peso
Australia – Dollar
Brazil – Real
Canada – Dollar
Chile – Peso
China – Yuan
Denmark – Krone
Eygpt – Pound
Fiji – Dollar
Great Britain – Pound
Hong Kong – Dollar
India – Rupee Indonesia – Rupiah
Israel – Shekel
Japan – Yen
Jordan – Dinar
Laos – Kip
Malaysia – Ringgit
Mexico – Peso
Netherlands – Guilder
New Zealand – Dollar
Peru – Nuevo Sol
Phillipines – Pesos
Russia – Rouble
Saudi Arabia – Riyal
South Africa – Rand Singapore – Dollar
Thailand – Baht
Turkey – Lira
Vietnam – Dong
United States – Dollar
I’ve not been to Europe for some time and certainly have not travelled there since the introduction of the Euro. I feel a bit sad that many of the currencies of these countries have been phased out but I am sure it would make travelling Europe so much easier. What’s your thoughts’ about the introduction of the Euro? Please leave your comments below.
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Argentina – Peso
Indonesia – Rupiah
Singapore – Dollar
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