The Loi were just a warm up. On the next morning we drove forty minutes to visit an Akhu village called Wan Sai. Here, we encountered a charismatic old woman smoking a … See more

The next day, I visited the large Silver Palaung village of Wanpauk. The Silver Palaung wore very colorful clothing with large silver belts. Most of the older women teeth dyed … See more

We drove about one hour by car towards the Ann’s outpost, then trekking about an hour to the animist Ann village of Wan Pin. As a part of their animism, they believe in “Nat” spir… See more

In this general vicinity, we also visited the Akha village of Wan Lar. I passed by a sole Akha woman, done up in full traditional costume, working in the field with her buffaloes. … See more