I am back in France, made a stop in Paris... Middle age museum La Sorbonne university Arch of Triumph

I finally get to Vientiane for my last 3 days in Laos, and wow it's a big change from Savannakhet. A more lively town with more foreigners means more stuff to buy. Unfortunately, I am just staying for a couple of days.

In a book (Eat, Pray & Love) I have read a couple of years ago, the main character had a game: describe the essence of a city with one word. One that seizes the soul of it and suits it the best. I just felt in love with that idea and since then I have...