Stef and the dodgy bus

This was breakdown (puncture) stop number two. Note the very high clearance caused by the moterbikes on the roof tied on top of the LPG cylinders and spare diesel tanks for the bus. Safety first!

Luang Nam Tha, Laos

April 4th 2006
Early on 2nd April we crossed the border into Laos at Houang Xai after spending an ordinary night in Chiang Khong which is a basic border town with not much more than a few (very cheap) guesthouses and a few businesses. At the border, we did note that although it was Sunday, many people were getting their Laos visas. It seemed that we have happened upon a bit of a scam, as those travellers o ... read more

Asia » Laos » North » Luang Namtha

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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