Reclinging Buddha, at Elephant Cave

Vang Vieng

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December 21st 2007
Although it's completely on the 'beaten path', Chris and I stopped in Vang Vieng for a few nights to relax along the river, take in some caves and kayaking, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The town of Vang Vieng is essentially one or two long streets of western restaurants, tour offices, banks, guesthouses, and the ever-famous TV bars, which blast the voices of Friends at full volume all evening. ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vang Vieng

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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