Luang Prabang is a northern Laotian city consisting of 58 adjacent villages, of which 33 comprise the UNESCO Town of Luang Prabang World Heritage Site. The city centre is located at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers. A former capital, Luang Prabang is nowadays well worth a visit, as it is of remarkable cultural and gastronomic interest. I visited Luang Prabang a few months ago. I stayed there for three days, which was enough to visit many of the Buddhist temples and other cultural landmarks, and also wander around the city. During my stay in Luang Prabang, I had the opportunity to try the local cuisine. Today,…