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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: A short stay in West Laos
Date: October 3rd 2009
Laos: A place where things go slooooowly... This small country between Thailand and Vietnam, also borded by Cambodia and Myanmar has not much roads, chaotic public transport and depends manly on the agriculture. Our west minds are unable to understand how hapiness can be found living such a quiet and unpretentious life. As soon as you go for a "ride" interland though you find out it´s majestic ... read more
Date: October 3rd 2009
Laos: A place where things go slooooowly... This small country between Thailand and Vietnam, also borded by Cambodia and Myanmar has not much roads, chaotic public transport and depends manly on the agriculture. Our west minds are unable to understand how hapiness can be found living such a quiet and unpretentious life. As soon as you go for a "ride" interland though you find out it´s majestic ... read more
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