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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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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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