Biking

Laos

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February 10th 2006
Laos I had planned on leaving for Laos the day after my birthday, but after a late night I needed a day to recover. So on the 31st I was off with Bob and Kath (from the trek) heading for Chang Kongh which lies on the Mekong river bordering Laos. After a long bus ride we arrived in time to find accommodations, grab a bite to eat and prepare for the border crossing in the morning. Th ... 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