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A Little Party off to the Side, in Front of the Guethouse
from: "An Incredibly Fun Lao Baby and Wedding Party" By BrittBisk
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 3rd 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
Hi All Its Laura this time picking up from Sam mid Laos. We had only heard good things about Luang Prabang and after the bus journey we needed it to live up to its expectations. It did. On ... [full story]
Hi All Its Laura this time picking up from Sam mid Laos. We had only heard good things about Luang Prabang and after the bus journey we needed it to live up to its expectations. It did. On ... [full story]
November 10th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
We learned a lesson. No more treks through the jungle on 90+ degree days. Also, if we feel sick, take the day off. So today is a rest day. Angelique's feeling about 80% better. We both slept in ... 2 photos [full story]
We learned a lesson. No more treks through the jungle on 90+ degree days. Also, if we feel sick, take the day off. So today is a rest day. Angelique's feeling about 80% better. We both slept in ... 2 photos [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
The three-day mahout course isn't actually three full days of elephant training. This is smart because after one day you are pretty sore and after two days you are walking funny. Today we have three ... 7 photos [full story]
The three-day mahout course isn't actually three full days of elephant training. This is smart because after one day you are pretty sore and after two days you are walking funny. Today we have three ... 7 photos [full story]
November 8th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
This morning we all had the option of going into the jungle with the mahouts around 7am to wake up the elephants and to join the elephants for their morning baths. Since it was actually a bit cold (f ... 7 photos [full story]
This morning we all had the option of going into the jungle with the mahouts around 7am to wake up the elephants and to join the elephants for their morning baths. Since it was actually a bit cold (f ... 7 photos [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
Today is the first day of our Mahout (elephant trainer) course. There are many elephant camps surrounding Luang Prabang - and the number of elephant camps is growing, despite the fact that elephant ... 10 photos [full story]
Today is the first day of our Mahout (elephant trainer) course. There are many elephant camps surrounding Luang Prabang - and the number of elephant camps is growing, despite the fact that elephant ... 10 photos [full story]
November 6th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
There's a monster on the roof of our bungalow. This morning, around 5am, we heard something scratching on our roof, looking for a way into our luxurious bungalow. We think it was a rooster that foun ... 9 photos [full story]
There's a monster on the roof of our bungalow. This morning, around 5am, we heard something scratching on our roof, looking for a way into our luxurious bungalow. We think it was a rooster that foun ... 9 photos [full story]
November 5th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a small city. Our Lonely Planet guide estimates the population at 26,000 but we'd guesstimate about 50,000 in and around the downtown. The entire population of Laos is only 5-6 milli ... 10 photos [full story]
Luang Prabang is a small city. Our Lonely Planet guide estimates the population at 26,000 but we'd guesstimate about 50,000 in and around the downtown. The entire population of Laos is only 5-6 milli ... 10 photos [full story]
November 6th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
I don't know if anyone caught it, but we never did get to take part in the festivities in Chiang Mai. It was my main reason for going there and the main reason for timing our trip when I did, but thi ... 18 photos [full story]
I don't know if anyone caught it, but we never did get to take part in the festivities in Chiang Mai. It was my main reason for going there and the main reason for timing our trip when I did, but thi ... 18 photos [full story]
October 21st 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
One of the best things the French left behind (for backpackers anyway) was the 10,000kip baguette. 80c in other words for a full baguette. The choice of filling is simple and revolves around chicken o ... 8 photos [full story]
One of the best things the French left behind (for backpackers anyway) was the 10,000kip baguette. 80c in other words for a full baguette. The choice of filling is simple and revolves around chicken o ... 8 photos [full story]
October 31st 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
As planned, yesterday we spent our day swimming at the Kuang Si waterfalls, visiting Bear Rescue Centre (near by) and wandering around Luang Prabang at the eve time. Short photo report attached for yo ... 12 photos [full story]
As planned, yesterday we spent our day swimming at the Kuang Si waterfalls, visiting Bear Rescue Centre (near by) and wandering around Luang Prabang at the eve time. Short photo report attached for yo ... 12 photos [full story]
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