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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: I've never even heard of LAOS!
Date: March 31st 2009
Sunday 01st March We're off to Laos today. Had a lie in and a lazy day around Hanoi. We were picked up at 1700 by a motorbike taxi. We declined, obviously! As if a driver, two people, two round-the-world-backpacks plus hand luggage are going to fit on a 50cc moto. A short "discussion" later and a taxi was called. We picked up two Argentinian guys and were dropped at the Laos Embassy in Han ... read more
Date: March 31st 2009
Sunday 01st March We're off to Laos today. Had a lie in and a lazy day around Hanoi. We were picked up at 1700 by a motorbike taxi. We declined, obviously! As if a driver, two people, two round-the-world-backpacks plus hand luggage are going to fit on a 50cc moto. A short "discussion" later and a taxi was called. We picked up two Argentinian guys and were dropped at the Laos Embassy in Han ... read more
