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Background: Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathet Lao took control of the government, ending a six-century-old monarchy. Initial closer ties to Vietnam and socialization were replaced with a gradual return to private enterprise, a liberalization of foreign investment laws, and the admission into ASEAN in 1997.




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13th November 2009
5 days ago: ride34ever published a blog
13th November 2009
November 13th 2009  Asia » Laos » North
The guide returned at 6am to give us our breakfast and take us out looking for gibbons, unfortunately that hadn't been sighted so we settled for watching a monkey in a tree near out house having a fea ... 18 photos [full story]

12th November 2009
5 days ago: ride34ever published a blog
12th November 2009
November 12th 2009  Asia » Laos » North » Luang Namtha
Wow! Sitting here in a treehouse 40m off the ground looking at some seriously amazing views over the rain forest! Treehouse 3 is to be our home for the next two nights, I'm teamed with my American ... 5 photos [full story]

11 days ago: Yedich published a blog
The Gibbons are actually paid actors.
November 11th 2009  Asia » Laos » North » Luang Namtha
I believe I left off just prior to taking a twelve hour bus ride back to Chiang Mai from Khon Kaen, after confusing Chiang Khong - where I actually needed to be - with Khon Kaen - literally hundreds ... [full story]

Exploring the Mekong River - from Laos to Vietnam
November 11th 2009  Asia » Laos » North » Phongsali
Some of the most amazing adventure destinations center around the great rivers of the world. Whether it's rafting the Rio Grande, kayaking the Congo, or simply taking a leisurely cruise down the Nile, ... 1 photos [full story]

Tears of Joy for Laos
44 days ago: Mitrompeta published a blog
Tears of Joy for Laos
September 28th 2009  Asia » Laos » North » Luang Namtha
I can put it quite simple: Hop on the first plane to Bangkok, jump on a bus towards Vientianne and get here asap. Because if there is any country capable of inspiring men and cause teats of joy to wel ... 13 photos [full story]

Northern Thailand and Laos
58 days ago: papasmackley published a blog
Northern Thailand and Laos
September 11th 2009  Asia » Laos » North
Feels as though we have returned to the west, clothes are small and shiny new things in grocery stores are a plenty! Have enjoyed the time exploring on our motorbike, we will head to the south of T ... 44 photos [full story]

Vientiane Aug 14 - 15
89 days ago: The Sarah published a blog
Vientiane Aug 14 - 15
August 25th 2009  Asia » Laos » North
We arrived in Vientiene around dinner time and checked into yet another guesthouse. We were able to get a room with two bunk beds for the four of us. This guesthouse definitely ranked at the bottom of ... 6 photos [full story]

Vang Vieng Aug 11 - 14
89 days ago: The Sarah published a blog
Vang Vieng Aug 11 - 14
August 25th 2009  Asia » Laos » North
Vang Vieng is a perfect midway point, south of Luang Prabang and north of the capital, Vientiane. It was once a place traveler’s came to experience small town Lao. However, now tubing and Vang V ... 16 photos [full story]

Slow Boat - Luang Prabang Aug 7 - 10
89 days ago: The Sarah published a blog
Slow Boat - Luang Prabang Aug 7 - 10
August 25th 2009  Asia » Laos » North
Sarah and I were up early after arriving at 2am from Chiang Mai ready to embark on the infamous “slow boat” journey down the Mekong. After hearing many tales from fellow travelers and frie ... 11 photos [full story]

July 2nd 2009  Asia » Laos » North » Luang Namtha
Hey, just a quick message to update you on my trip to Laos. Crossed the border fine with no swine flu! and it's been pretty rainy. Luckily I've met some great people to travel with and at the mom ... [full story]


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