Wat Phu, the sanctuary

Chamapsak & Tad Lo, Southern Laos

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June 29th 2008
So after a very peaceful couple of days, I left the islands to come back to Pakse to meet up with my friend Ali. Since I was a day ahead of Ali, I decided to go off on a day trip on my own. To get anywhere in Asia, being able to drive a motorbike is a MUST! In Canada, I'd never dreamed of riding on a motorbike, let alone driving one myself. But here in SEA, I've turned in a motorbiking diva Ƕ ... 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