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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 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]
October 29th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
I've never been to a city as relaxed as Luang Prabang. As mentioned in the previous blog entry, it was immediately clear that the contrast with Vietnam was going to be felt immediately. I'm now in T ... 18 photos [full story]
I've never been to a city as relaxed as Luang Prabang. As mentioned in the previous blog entry, it was immediately clear that the contrast with Vietnam was going to be felt immediately. I'm now in T ... 18 photos [full story]
October 19th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
We booked our ticket from Pai to Chiang Khong where we would cross the border into Laos. We could have got a ticket the whole way to Luang Prabang (Laos) but decided to DIY it from the Thai border. Th ... 22 photos [full story]
We booked our ticket from Pai to Chiang Khong where we would cross the border into Laos. We could have got a ticket the whole way to Luang Prabang (Laos) but decided to DIY it from the Thai border. Th ... 22 photos [full story]
October 28th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
So before I get to what Luang Prabang has been like, let me take a minute to get everyone caught up to things thus far... We spent our last couple of days in Vietnam by taking a two day, overnigh ... 10 photos [full story]
So before I get to what Luang Prabang has been like, let me take a minute to get everyone caught up to things thus far... We spent our last couple of days in Vietnam by taking a two day, overnigh ... 10 photos [full story]
June 20th 2008 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
All of a sudden, as happens with all lao weddings, it was time for my lao family’s wedding and baby party. Lao people don’t send out wedding invites months before as we do in America. Oh n ... [full story]
All of a sudden, as happens with all lao weddings, it was time for my lao family’s wedding and baby party. Lao people don’t send out wedding invites months before as we do in America. Oh n ... [full story]
June 5th 2008 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
My arrival back in Luang Prabang was joyous. I had previously become very close with the family that ran my guesthouse. They consisted of a husband, wife, three brothers and a cousin. The beautiful an ... [full story]
My arrival back in Luang Prabang was joyous. I had previously become very close with the family that ran my guesthouse. They consisted of a husband, wife, three brothers and a cousin. The beautiful an ... [full story]
October 25th 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a very spiritual town. If you like peace, buddist temples and quant little shops near the Mekong River this is a great town for you. The bars are great too, you can find 2 for 1 dri ... 10 photos [full story]
Luang Prabang is a very spiritual town. If you like peace, buddist temples and quant little shops near the Mekong River this is a great town for you. The bars are great too, you can find 2 for 1 dri ... 10 photos [full story]
October 22nd 2009 Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang
This year, 2009, marks the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This holiday is known as National Day and it is celebrated on October 1 each year. In addition to t ... 16 photos [full story]
This year, 2009, marks the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This holiday is known as National Day and it is celebrated on October 1 each year. In addition to t ... 16 photos [full story]
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