Horray for Halong

Laos, Vietnam - equal parts

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June 1st 2006
Here are the long awaited (I think) photos of our last few days in Vietnam and our first few in Laos! I am in LOVE with Laos. It is so laid back, its not swarming with people and it is beautiful! We have been in Vientiane for 2 days. Its been great. We have rented sweet petal bikes complete with the basket on the front, we have had experienced a herbal sauna/message, and we have drank Lao bee ... 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