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Victory over the sun in Vientiane

January 26th 2020
You know, you teach. You do not know, you learn … ~ Lao Proverb HE SAID... Today we were travelling south from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. We woke early (5:30am), as we had an early start. We were leaving for Vientiane at 8am, and it was our last destination in Laos. We headed down to Phetchaleun Hotel’s large dining area at 7am, where I helped myself to a fresh ba ... read more
Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

Lao or Laotian Flag 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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8th August 2020

War
They have suffered much, and their sufferings still continue. It is heart breaking stuff. It would appear Cambodia have done well with foreign orgs helping with the landmine clean up job.
9th August 2020

Re: War
It's a very sad history, and there has been no justice for the people. However we got the feeling that they hold no animosity and have forgiven and moved on. They are lovely people and we can't wait to go back :)

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