Si Phan Don (4,000 island)

Laos

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March 21st 2007
21st March - Arrived In Luang Prabang. Very quaint. Considering it's the 2nd biggest town/city in Laos. A couple of streets, lots of restaurants, a night market, guest houses and the odd temple. We found somewhere to stay and then went to eat. The restaurant claimed to have had Jamie Oliver over for cooking lessons (not sure if thats a good thing or not) It was lovely if not a bit pricey. Next ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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 Pathe... ... read more