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Chapter 15. Lemongrass Stains - Luang Prabang

July 15th 2007
Either the secret is out or it was never a secret to being with. Luang Prabang is an idyllic peninsula of greenery, Lao royal history draped in French architecture, and hip Westerners who can finally look casually chic in Laos without trying. The premier destination for all of Laos, the city’s accolades are justified. It makes Vientiane look like an industrial accident. Beware: the spoils o ... read more
Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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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