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Last replied
15 Apr 2024
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Description
Sabaidee! :)
Hello welcome to our home we are a family run a small handcraft shop in Luang Prabang and we live in very beautiful locations in luangprabang. About us, we from a Khamu tribe and grew up in Luang Prabang. We opened the shop 10years ago, and now we employ many local people to make jewellery. We have a lot of different artists all from Luang Prabang who sell their work through the shop.
We want some people around to help with ( and making a new sign for example), maybe help with advertising, and teaching English to our cousins. and
we can cook together. If you like
You'll be welcome to propose new ideas for our shop , we're open to everything you can offer.
Note: that we can host only one . Because it is small place and the work is not very intense.
( we require a minimum 2 week stay )
In exchange you receive the hospitality of a local family and can learn about the Laos way of life . We provide meals and a place to stay.)
*Special skills if you have would Be great
Computer social media online skills
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We're talkative and love having people around to share things, you can help us with cooking traditionnel Lao food, we can take you to local market... We're glad to share our daily life .
We would also love to learn about you and your culture, so if you have any skills to share please let us know. :)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
As we said, the work is mainly help with the shop! You will mostly be working with people where you will be interacting with people ALL over the world. making sign little bit of maintenance in the shop.
because we want to extend the shop So we want the one who active, friendly and talkative!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Lao: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
For accomodation we have a little open air bamboo hut with a view on the river side. There is a matress, blankets, mosquito net and curtain. Very simple but enough for good nights of sleep. if you want to experience living with the local this is the right place for you! there are plenty of things to discover in the area !
For the food we eat only local food. In general you will be eating with us,
No problem for vegeterian :)
What else ...
Here in Luang Prabang there is many things to see in the city and around. As we are located near the city you can walk around, or take our bycicle to visit the area :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 438837777235
Feedback (19)
28 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Méline ) for host
Hiiii Nic,
with a bit of delay I wanted to give my feedback because I had such a good time here!
Nic and her family all work at a jewellery shop where tourists can make their own jewellery next to the river. I was immediately welcomed very warmly over diner where Nic introduced me to the whole family.
In the two weeks they taught me how to make… read more
with a bit of delay I wanted to give my feedback because I had such a good time here!
Nic and her family all work at a jewellery shop where tourists can make their own jewellery next to the river. I was immediately welcomed very warmly over diner where Nic introduced me to the whole family.
In the two weeks they taught me how to make… read more
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Csitei) for host
Nic and Lan are very kinde and lovly people! I found a lots of new heard people in Garden of eden! I loved it to seat with them in the evening ate together and listened the sound of Lao language! The work is also very nice and you can learn a lott about diffrent material and cultur! I'm so greadful for the last two weeks!
24 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Csitei)
I don't know how to start I can't recommend this workawayer enough
She's very hard-working lady very good heart very kind and generous whatever tasks you gave her she will try her best as she can
Very easy going very simple living eating person our family gonna miss you so much. 🙂🫰
She's very hard-working lady very good heart very kind and generous whatever tasks you gave her she will try her best as she can
Very easy going very simple living eating person our family gonna miss you so much. 🙂🫰
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kassandra) for host
Thank you Ping, Nick and Lan for how you've welcomed me !
It was my seconde workaway in Laos, but clearly the best one. I've stayed one full month with them and I wished I could have stayed more !
The job they ask me to do was really cool, and I felt usefull.
I was so happy to work with them, and being able to meet their friends, amazing… read more
It was my seconde workaway in Laos, but clearly the best one. I've stayed one full month with them and I wished I could have stayed more !
The job they ask me to do was really cool, and I felt usefull.
I was so happy to work with them, and being able to meet their friends, amazing… read more
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
28 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Méline ) for host
Hiiii Nic,
with a bit of delay I wanted to give my feedback because I had such a good time here!
Nic and her family all work at a jewellery shop where tourists can make their own jewellery next to the river. I was immediately welcomed very warmly over diner where Nic introduced me to the whole family.
In the two weeks they taught me how to make… read more
with a bit of delay I wanted to give my feedback because I had such a good time here!
Nic and her family all work at a jewellery shop where tourists can make their own jewellery next to the river. I was immediately welcomed very warmly over diner where Nic introduced me to the whole family.
In the two weeks they taught me how to make… read more
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Csitei) for host
Nic and Lan are very kinde and lovly people! I found a lots of new heard people in Garden of eden! I loved it to seat with them in the evening ate together and listened the sound of Lao language! The work is also very nice and you can learn a lott about diffrent material and cultur! I'm so greadful for the last two weeks!
24 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Csitei)
I don't know how to start I can't recommend this workawayer enough
She's very hard-working lady very good heart very kind and generous whatever tasks you gave her she will try her best as she can
Very easy going very simple living eating person our family gonna miss you so much. 🙂🫰
She's very hard-working lady very good heart very kind and generous whatever tasks you gave her she will try her best as she can
Very easy going very simple living eating person our family gonna miss you so much. 🙂🫰
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kassandra) for host
Thank you Ping, Nick and Lan for how you've welcomed me !
It was my seconde workaway in Laos, but clearly the best one. I've stayed one full month with them and I wished I could have stayed more !
The job they ask me to do was really cool, and I felt usefull.
I was so happy to work with them, and being able to meet their friends, amazing… read more
It was my seconde workaway in Laos, but clearly the best one. I've stayed one full month with them and I wished I could have stayed more !
The job they ask me to do was really cool, and I felt usefull.
I was so happy to work with them, and being able to meet their friends, amazing… read more
24 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tintin) for host
This is my first Workaway experience and couldn't ask for a better one. I just love Nic and her family, all so lovely, friendly and sincere people! Though Nic was really busy with the shop, we still managed to do lots of things. My favorite part staying there is visiting her uncle and witness how his uncle does metalsmith the traditional Lao way,… read more
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (LauRocha) for host
Hey Nic and Lan, thank for having me, it was quite an experience. Wish you all the best.
1 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marika & Adrian) for host
Yes, I cried! grown woman and I cried 😭 haha I had to leave earlier than I wanted but it only felt like a beautiful beginning with this family. They gave me new meaning to workaway experience. Jewelry they make is stunning and I could never stop starring and trying it and their dedication and passion for their work is inspiring. I had unique… read more
20 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marika & Adrian)
Witaj when you read this review don't cry again OK 😁 we don't want your beautiful face get wet 😂 we have so much fun with you even a week and very fun to hang out with you the kid already miss your smile Avon said will never forget last night it's was the best night in his life he said. she very fun and positive person and very hard working woman… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
Sabaidee Nic and Ping, Lan and Awon,
I just want to let you know, what an incredible time I have right now living with you! I was looking for an authentical experience and I found it here in Luang Prabang, next to the Nam Khan River at your lovely house and shop, where you are showing me, how things are done in the "Lao Style".
When I have a… read more
I just want to let you know, what an incredible time I have right now living with you! I was looking for an authentical experience and I found it here in Luang Prabang, next to the Nam Khan River at your lovely house and shop, where you are showing me, how things are done in the "Lao Style".
When I have a… read more
4 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Sabaidee franziska
This is Nic and ping and all the girl we been thinking that we should give you some rate because you awesome!
But we don't know what to write so these are all we can think of :)
franziska is young German girl but she had a big heart very grown up mind and smart she love to play guitar and she is super incredible good singer… read more
This is Nic and ping and all the girl we been thinking that we should give you some rate because you awesome!
But we don't know what to write so these are all we can think of :)
franziska is young German girl but she had a big heart very grown up mind and smart she love to play guitar and she is super incredible good singer… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
Nic and Land are really welcoming people! They cared for me so much and pretty much created a second home for me in Luang Prabang that I can‘t wait to visit again in the future. I also stayed much longer than expected because their place was just to perfect to leave and I am very sad to say good bye to them. The food that they cook is absolutely… read more
10 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda is amazing person very calm and hard working person we feel so lucky to have her she very friendly and super intelligent girl. And she still very artist person I love her drawing and art work
I'm so surprise how this young girl can do and Linda always welcome if you come visit Luangprabang! 😺
I'm so surprise how this young girl can do and Linda always welcome if you come visit Luangprabang! 😺
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alesha) for host
Nic and Lan were amazing hosts! I felt welcome the minute I got there and left feeling like family. This was the most enriching cultural exchange! I was living the Laos lifestyle with this family. Enjoyed delicious Laos food every meal (never went hungry), learned some Laos and experienced their everyday life. Working at their shop was enjoyable!… read more
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alesha)
Hey ping want to tell that she miss you so much Alesha is amazing volunteer she so fun and active and super friendly if you host Alesha you will never feel regret she is everything you can describe 10in 1 in this person
All the best in everything Alesha and hope see you again here soon
And we will hit the road together all 4
Kid hod jao der.☺🤞
All the best in everything Alesha and hope see you again here soon
And we will hit the road together all 4
Kid hod jao der.☺🤞
(Excellent
)
6 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (YEQIN) for host
Ko Chai Lailai, my dear "family" in Luang Prabang!!! I was sooo lucky to be "picked" by Nic even though I had just one week time staying there. Nic and her family were really sweet and easy to get along with. I enjoyed every moment when we were in the local club, Boat festival, night markets, Chinese supermarket, Lan brother's countryside house,… read more
31 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (YEQIN)
你好Eve
We already miss your smile !! And your glasses :( you are amazing volunteer I have no idea why you don't have any feedback.
你是我的最爱( I hope I say it right )
Eve is very good with cooking, cleaning, art, paint and drawing, computer, technology and much much more (let's eve surprise you lol) and super fast learner.
祝你旅途愉快and see you again… read more
We already miss your smile !! And your glasses :( you are amazing volunteer I have no idea why you don't have any feedback.
你是我的最爱( I hope I say it right )
Eve is very good with cooking, cleaning, art, paint and drawing, computer, technology and much much more (let's eve surprise you lol) and super fast learner.
祝你旅途愉快and see you again… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Courtney)
Courtney it amazing volunteer she's so sweet and polite and super friendly especially she's very good with art like really really really good she know what she doing she's surprise us when it finish we so amaze what it turn out we really really like her work and she so patient I don't know how to describe her because it's will take whole day she… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Courtney) for host
I had a wonderful time at Nic and Lan's! They both made me feel at home right away. During my stay, I painted wooden signs for their second location jewelry store. And in the evening, I taught English to their cousins, who also work at the store. The pace of work is very easy-going, with plenty of time for breaks and fun. Nic always let me go to… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandre is sweet, calm, and polite. She is very friendly. She loves to eat vegetables and she loved teaching English to my cousins. She is very good in the store and great for our customers. I recommend hosting her!
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I’m soooo happy I stayed with Nick, Lan and their beautiful nieces :relaxed: I stayed only 10 days but from the first day I felt like home and very welcomed :pray: Thank you Nick :pray: The bungalow is just like a tree house from a child dream :relaxed: I’ve been fascinated by it :relaxed::see_no_evil: There was not much job to do but I tried my… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Jade is an excellent Workawayer! I have nothing but good things to say about her. She is pretty, kind, sweet and her big smile lit up my store during her stay. I really enjoyed having her around to help my business grow! She is intelligent and a fast learner. Her technology skills came in handy! She is friendly, hard working and good with… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
I don’t even know where to begin, Nic is an absolutely amazing host! She was so kind from the second I arrived, and so welcoming. I felt right at home immediately. She took the time to learn things about me, and I feel like she’s an older sister I never had! I enjoyed my time working in the shop, mainly cleaning and working the front desk and… read more
19 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tyler ) for host
Beautiful place, beautiful human, and intentions. I owe Nik she taught me Lao and about my people and how to make some spectacular jewelry. I hope I can repay the favor one day, stay free. Simply lovely, I could write more but then I would end up writing a book.
21 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmaline & Tyreik)
firstly due to the unfortunate angle of her profile photo. i thought she was a chubby thirty year old ( which became a running joke between us :-) ) instead, imagine my surprise when she came skipping down the road and into our lives, a super cute young american girl full of smiles and laughter. she was sweet and polite but strong and always eager… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emmaline & Tyreik) for host
What can I say about this incredible workaway?
That is was my favorite? That I never wanted to leave? Words may never describe how grateful I am to "euoy" Nic and her family for making this such an amazing experience. I will pass down these adventure stories to my grandchildren :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: (or maybe just grandcats).:cat:
I feel… read more
That is was my favorite? That I never wanted to leave? Words may never describe how grateful I am to "euoy" Nic and her family for making this such an amazing experience. I will pass down these adventure stories to my grandchildren :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: (or maybe just grandcats).:cat:
I feel… read more
21 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Siew Lim)
seiwlim is our first Asian volunteer and i was not dissapointed ! seiwlim was kind and friendly and great with customers. she helped out a lot with the social media posts and other computer related work. she was very hardworking and accomplished many of the tasks on to do list.
I was Impressed with her Native-level English. Her Chinese came in… read more
I was Impressed with her Native-level English. Her Chinese came in… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Siew Lim) for host
Time flew by so fast when I was in Luang Prabang. I met two amazing hosts, Nik and Lan, and another volunteer Emma , a lovely American girl here who made this workaway experience full of joy and laughter. Life here was simple and relaxing. Woke up every morning when dawn broke, opened the store and started cleaning up, welcomed visitors from all… read more
17 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Devin & Amy)
Dear Amy and Devin,
Since you left, not so long ago, we deeply miss your green curry. I would say you both are very good cooks. Thank you for all your help and support and we deeply appreciated every minute you were with us. You were both helpful in every way. This couple is very talkative, cheerful and kind. They will brighten any workaway… read more
Since you left, not so long ago, we deeply miss your green curry. I would say you both are very good cooks. Thank you for all your help and support and we deeply appreciated every minute you were with us. You were both helpful in every way. This couple is very talkative, cheerful and kind. They will brighten any workaway… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Devin & Amy) for host
Nick and Lan are great hosts. They really made us feel like a part of the family. We were looking for a more local experience and that’s exactly what we got. No frills, just Lao style. The work isn’t particularly strenuous, but there’s always something to do. While they are keen hosts, they are still figuring out the whole Workaway thing, so be a… read more
29 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host
Dearest Nik!
I am so thankful and happy that I was able to stay with you. You weren’t only my host, you became such a good friend and made me the best memories I can always look back to. I had the best time I could’ve ever imagined.
The food was amazing, the accommodation more than lovely and my whole time at this place was a blast! Could’ve… read more
I am so thankful and happy that I was able to stay with you. You weren’t only my host, you became such a good friend and made me the best memories I can always look back to. I had the best time I could’ve ever imagined.
The food was amazing, the accommodation more than lovely and my whole time at this place was a blast! Could’ve… read more
30 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Thank you Antonia for being a part of our family! We gonna miss you so much. Very hard working and best cooking chef ever! You are so creative and so good with every designing stuff, shop sign writing, customer service and almost everything. You're just not good at eating chicken feet. You helped us soooo much. Nik <3
(Excellent
)
8 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Iuliia & Nikolai)
Julia and nicholas
Very calm and responsible people very hard working as well Julia good with language she speaks English and Spanish. Nicholas very good with computers and photoshoot (like their profile said :) ) they are very good assistant to have around very nice and handy flexible in many things and I'm learn so much about Russian culture and… read more
Very calm and responsible people very hard working as well Julia good with language she speaks English and Spanish. Nicholas very good with computers and photoshoot (like their profile said :) ) they are very good assistant to have around very nice and handy flexible in many things and I'm learn so much about Russian culture and… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Iuliia & Nikolai) for host
It was our second experience in workaway. And it was amazing! Nick and Lan are very kind, communicative and funny hosts. Accomodation was extremely beautiful! It was our first time in Laos and we knew a lot about culture, food, traditions thanks to Nick and Lan. It wasn't hard to work there, because we did what we like: took pictures and helpt in… read more
