This is Vientiane's largest monument. It's not a monument to anything other than the American-donated cement used to build it was diverted from it's original destination. So, it's a monument to thieving, I suppose.
Laos: Lao-lao, AK47s, Women's rugby. Need we say more. June 13th 2008 Laos & Don Khon
Our land crossing from Cambodia to Laos is a three mini-bus affair and one boat with waiting times. We share the bus with a French couple and some locals who have huge sacks of green beans. It's all fairly unremarkable except for the fact that the Laos Border Police are far too busy playing boules to really bother with us. There is ABSOLUTELY NO CHECKING OF OUR LUGGAGE ... read more
Asia » Laos 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
These caped crusaders strike out across the world for a serious adventure. Tired of teaching, the UK & countless other bits n' bobs. So, let the games commence.... full info