The son sleeping on an old monks bag and bowl

If You Need to Pee, the Floor of the Bus is Right There - Southern Laos

May 20th 2008
While every bus journey in Laos is an adventure, the trip to Savanakhet was one of the best yet. The ten-hour ride featured one fascination after another. First, I watched as a mother assisted her two-year old son in urinating. On the floor. Of the bus. From her lap! The bus driver’s assistant, a boy who collects passenger’s money and helps with loading and unloading, objected to this method. ... read more

Asia » Laos » South

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

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." - Susan Sontag "Life is short and the world is wide" so we better make the best of it. I support doing what makes your heart happy while helping to make other people's hearts happier. For me, that means exploring the world and taking chances, investing myself in the places and activities that fascinate and thrill me. While travelling I learn, share and help as I go. I supported my adventures through all sorts of work: cooking, bartending, teaching English, writing, per... full info

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