Temple in Vientiane

Lazy Laos

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July 12th 2008
After exploring the markets, temples and massage parlors of Chiang Mai in Thailand we made our way to Laos. Our route into Laos was over a bridge called the 'Friendship Bridge' spanning the Mekong river between Nong Khai in Thailand and Vientianne, the Capital of Laos. We were issued our visas on arrival, which was a painless process and got a taxi into the main city. The taxi was a classic ol ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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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