So many travellers want to give something back to the places they visit. A small travel company based in Luang Prabang has started offering travellers the opportunity to participate in "hands-on" work with a variety of different groups of people in the area. I think it's a great idea as it not only increases travellers' awareness of the way of life of the locals, it also shows local people that travellers really do want to help improve their lives. And, of course, I like the fact that the Luang Prabang Government Orphanage is included as one of the places where people work "hands-on" to help the children. (The orphanage web site is www.lao-kids.org)Have a look at www.grasshopperadventures.com/tour-KJLV08.php for details and help improve the lives of local Lao people.
