umbrella & motorbike

day 8

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October 7th 2009
Once again another breakfast on the veranda started my day. Today was a ‘free day,’ there was no official plan for the day so Luang Pranbang was my oyster. A free day to me means ‘ a day out with a Canon DSLR.’ I love Luang Pranbang, the town itself is an UNESCO heritage sight to preserve the natural beauty of the colonial town. The people go along with their daily lives with no urgency. ... 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