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Luang Prabang

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November 25th 2008
Well we've been in Luang Prabang in Laos for almost a week and we both love it here. It's a really atmospheric city with a strong french influence which is clearly visible and audible in day to day Laos life. (I am particularly enjoying the bagettes and pancakes after the mountains of curry I piled through in india and Thailand). While we have been here we have explored Wat Tham Phu Si and Th ... read more

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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