When it comes to the natural landscape, South East Asians are spoiled for choices. The last destination I visited with my parents before the pandemic was Luang Prabang. I was elated to spend some quality time with them. A year later, my late father got diagnosed with stage four throat cancer. This was seemingly so our final trip together. As always, I count my blessings for the opportunity to preserve some beautiful memories in an ever transient world.

One of our favorite places located on the outskirts of Luang Prabang is Tat Kuang Si Waterfall. Coincidentally, my family's frequent activity when I was a young girl happens to be picnicking nearby waterfall areas. It's both economical and enjoyable. My greatest accomplishment by far must have been resolving long-overdue emotional conflicts with my late father. Perhaps I could sense his limited time on Earth.

The teak forests on the way to Tat Kuang Si Waterfall fascinated us a lot. We learned that Laotians actively replanted teak saplings the moment any matured timber was harvested. Their sustainable efforts were of utmost commendable for fostering a positive change cycle in the otherwise destructive logging industry.

People used to be ignorant and short-sighted about the environment and overall ecosystem. They just chopped away trees or burn down the forest mindlessly leaving behind barren land without careful considerations of the future generation. Maintaining the wellness of the forest requires effort just like running a successful generational household. Uprooting a tree is similar to denying the fundamental makeup of oneself. Disaster is bound to occur sooner or later.

Aside from breathtaking scenery complimenting bluish-hued crystal clear water, courtesy of calcium and various other minerals deposits, there is another lesser-known surprise hidden within this enormous chains of waterfall wonderland. The restaurant situated on the edge of the mid-tier waterfall serves decent Laotian and Western cuisine at a reasonable price range. These unlikely pairings are a rare occurrence back in Malaysia as nice views often have a tendency to compromise the tastiness of available food. Some highly recommended Laotian foods to try here are papaya salad, grilled sausage, toasted river weed, and herbaceous bamboo shoot soup.

The waterfalls and its surrounding emitted awesome vibes that are both positive and refreshing to the mind and well-being. Having warm soups after a swim, a cooling dip or a natural fish foot spa was divine. A lovely place indeed for hanging out with friends, families, and loved ones.

Lastly, another attraction within this waterfall is the bear conservation center. As I'm not especially passionate in learning more about bears, I spent very little time there. Maybe it has to do with me owning a doggy bear at home. My pet dog very much bears a physical resemblance to a furry teddy bear. Nevertheless, I'm sure those with kids will find this information helpful.