Love among the elephants

Lovely Laos

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December 21st 2009
Finding it very easy to fall in love with Laos. Luang Prabang was a beguiling introduction to this beautiful country. You can easily see why it was listed as a World Heritage city a few years back. The majestic Mekong River eases its way past what must be the most relaxed tourist town in the world. There are dozens of temples, thousands of monks, hundreds of hotels and even more restaurants. ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

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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