our final Cambodian sunset

July 30th 2006
Silence is golden We have fled the stench and noise of Phnom Penh. Now we find ourselves in the relative tranquility of Laos. We arrived yesterday after another epic bus journey, and Laos is a refreshing change from the other countries we’ve visited so far. People seem to be warmer, more genuine and there is much less traffic. We love it! Our travelling companions O ... read more

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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

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Ian Priestley

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2 friends, 2 continents, 7 countries, 15,000 miles, 3 months... Along with one of my best mates - Londoner Indie Shah - I plan to travel from London to Beijing and back, via Saigon and Moscow. We'll be experiencing several countries, including China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia. Here's where you will read about our trip, see our photos, contribute your thoughts and share the adventures. Join us!... full info

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