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Touchdown in Bangkok and hilarity in Laos

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April 23rd 2010
The anticipation and excitement as I arrived in Bangkok was barely suppressible. A proper break from studying in HK; over 2 weeks to see Laos and Cambodia. Cambodia in particular had been on my “must see” list from the moment I found out about my year on exchange, whilst tubing in Laos has become famous for being one of the most epically fun activities available in South East Asia. As we touc ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vang Vieng

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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