Village Walk

Lost in Laos

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March 5th 2010
After India we detoured quickly through Thailand, specifically Bangkok and Chiang Rai. Chiang Rai was a different speed from India: more like Chiang (sigh) "Ah......!". The "Ah....." factor continued well into Laos as we found it to be one of the most relaxing, peaceful and chilled-out places we've been to. (Correction: we discovered the quiet, peaceful and relaxing side of Laos AFTER our s ... read more

Asia » Laos » North

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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