Laos here we come!

Laos 2 day down the Mekong to Luang Prabang

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February 16th 2009
We had high expectations of Laos. It is one of those places everyone seems to love but no-one can really say what the love about it. It doesn’t seem to have any particular major landmarks, but apparently is very un-spoilt, friendly etc so it should be good. In addition the most popular ways to cross into Laos seems to be to enjoy a two day long boat ride down the Mekong river from Hat Yai to Lua ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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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