P.D.R. of Laos - One people, One beer

How to live like a queen for $5 a day

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June 11th 2001
Someone told us to see Laos now before it's spoiled. Well. I'm glad we're here. The two-day boat ride boat ride from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang was filled with tropical greenery and the wide and muddy Mekong River. But unfortunately was also filled with culturally insensitive 22-year olds. The traditional Laotians find exposed cleavage and thighs offensive, much less bare shoulders. It was al ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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