Nam Khan from Phou Si

From the rickety bamboo bridge connecting the old town with the villages across the river. Lush gardens of lettuce, herbs and green vegetables grew up the banks on the far side of the river.

Valentine Vientiane

February 26th 2008
From hubbub to hush Although our time in Malaysia was far from chaotic (with many people living in Kuala Lumpur heading home for Chinese New Year and a 10-day public holiday ensuing) when we arrived in Vientiane, the contrast couldn't have been more stark. Granted, we did arrive somewhat early in the morning, but even still, walking out of the airport was hardly the experience it is ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

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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