Relaxin and Wreckin: Vientiene and the Interior of Laos May 6th 2009 Vientiene is the capital of Laos and would become my base of operations while exploring the Laos interior. As I mentioned earlier alot of this trip was loosely planned and some of it on the fly. Which it turns out is a really fun way to travel. The plan was this, rest for a few days in Vientiene and gather my strength for a 5 day solo dirt bike ride into the back country of Laos. When I got into t ... read more
Asia » Laos » West 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