Our alternative transport

Vietnam (Hue) to Thailand via Laos in 1 day

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March 6th 2010
Unfortunately our time in Vietnam has come to an end and we are now faced with the interesting prospect of travelling overland from central Vietnam to Thailand, via Laos. Whilst this was not the preferred route of travel, many things conspired against us to leave us with no other option. The official tourist bus from Vietnam (Hue) to the Laos/Thai border of Savannakhet departs on every odd day. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more