Water Cave - Vang Vieng

Northern Laos (Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang)

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March 5th 2009
Next stop on our journey through South-East Asia was Vang Vieng, undoubtedly the party capital of Laos. Despite the spectacular scenery surrounding the town, Vang Vieng seems to exist for the sole purpose of catering for people looking for a party. In addition to the many bars, most of the restaurants show “Friends” on the television all day long, for those recovering from the night prior. The ... 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