Vientiane, Laos

Northern Thailand and Laos

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September 11th 2009
Feels as though we have returned to the west, clothes are small and shiny new things in grocery stores are a plenty! Have enjoyed the time exploring on our motorbike, we will head to the south of Thailand now. ... read more

Asia » Laos » North

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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