Synopsis

Bourdain's journey through Laos unveils a world rich with sensory delights: captivating landscapes, unique fragrances, and extraordinary cuisine. Yet, the country bears the enduring scars of the American Secret War of the 1960s and 70s. During his travels, he participates in a vibrant boat festival, savors imperial feasts prepared by Mama Vahn at the Ban Lao hotel, and shares moments with locals whose lives remain indelibly marked by the lingering threat of unexploded ordnance scattered across t