Rainbow of Umbrellas

Lazy Laos

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January 19th 2010
Today's format will be vignettes and haikus. Do enjoy. The Boarder Stubborn tolls the Gate Cry the travelers all broke One escapes their Fate. "Woh woh woh. The sign says $35 dollars for the visa. 33 Thai Baht per dollar. 1500 Baht is 45 bucks. You're asking $10 extra for nothing. This is a scam." Welcome to Laos! It's difficult to barter the price of your visa at ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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