Dinner on the river in Vientiane

January 18th 2010
HELLO from Laos! We survived the 22 hour bus, somehow.... Sleeping tablets helped, but what didn't help was the drivers not speaking English, and putting every Westerner up the back, surrounded by luggage, while the locals got to choose whichever beds they wanted. We were squished in the bottom of the back, essentially in a box...for 22 hours. Did we mention that it was for 22 hours???!! ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vang Vieng

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

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Lewis and Megan

LewMeg

We are Lewis and Megan! Both from Melbourne, Australia and taking our first trip together to Asia. We have been planning this trip for 12 months, when Megan broke her ankle and forced the cancellation of our trip to Thailand last year (so selfish). Lewis has just finished his degree and Megan as 1 year left. We're going for 3 months and (if all goes to plan) will be travelling to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. we'll try to update this section as often as possible so family, friends and stalkers know where to find us. Wish us luck!... full info

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