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The Ants and the Secret War (Part 2)

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December 17th 2006
Phonsavan looked like paradise after we stumbled off the bus. There was still a shortage of sidewalks, people were still clearing their throats to spit into the streets, and there was apparently a surplus on the dust crop this year. But people spoke English! There were restaurants open everywhere! People were friendly again (or at least willing to try and help us out)! We were ecstatic at having a ... 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