Marriage: A Well Oiled Machine, somewhere between Luang Nam Tha and Pak Mong

Weddings happen everywhere in Laos. They begin at about 7am and run until Uncle Jimmy can't stand up without support - which is usually about 5pm. They take place everywhere - but this was my favourite: getting married at a working petrol station. I believe catering was provided by the station - microwaved sausage rolls and Wotsits. Lets just hope there aren't too many heavy smokers in the wedding party.

Ghost Nation

April 4th 2007
Huay Xai - Luang Nam Tha - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang - Vientiane “There’s something strange in you’re neighbourhood, There’s something weird and it don’t look good, Who you gonna call?” Those of you whose answer to this question was “Social Services - I keep them on speed dial” should consider moving neighbourhood because the answer is of course, “Ghostbusters!” If you are ... read more

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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

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