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Laid back in Laos

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December 4th 2008
Well here we are in Vientaine, Laos. On arriving here, it felt as if we'd taken a big step back in time. In comparison to the 'in your face' hassle of Kuala Lumpur, Laos and the Lao people seem really laid back and easy going. Made our way from the airport to town in our very first tuk tuk ride. These things are brilliant and seem to be the mode of travel here. They feel like they may fall to ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

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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