Fancy bungalows in Nong Khiaw

An explosive legacy

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January 3rd 2010
We take yet another tuk tuk to the bus station, conveniently located 11km outside Luang Nam Tha, where we hop on a local bus to Pak Mong. Surprisingly, the bus, which looks rather run-down from the outside, is a lot more comfortable than the touristy 'VIP' buses and the minibuses we've been on. You got more leg room, the seats are tolerable and don't lean back, which means you won't be bothered by ... read more

Asia » Laos » East » Phonsavan

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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