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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]
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] Blog: Crash bus to Vang Vieng and the infamous Tubing on the Nam Song
Date: May 18th 2008
Emma writes: After the stinky, crammed buses Matt wrote about further north in this land, we decided it might be a better choice taking what's known as a tourist VIP bus on our journey south to Vang Vieng from Luang Prabang. We thought the whole extra pound spent would mean more comfort, a speedier five hour journey and maybe a bit of aircon or at the very least, enough seats to go round. ... read more
Date: May 18th 2008
Emma writes: After the stinky, crammed buses Matt wrote about further north in this land, we decided it might be a better choice taking what's known as a tourist VIP bus on our journey south to Vang Vieng from Luang Prabang. We thought the whole extra pound spent would mean more comfort, a speedier five hour journey and maybe a bit of aircon or at the very least, enough seats to go round. ... read more
