Vientiane

Vientiane

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June 19th 2010
Chris's Section Vientiane is the capital of Laos. It isn't as pretty as Luang Prabang, or have the buzz of Vang Vieng, but it's a fairly nice place. There isn't a great deal to do - we've been here 4 nights and that was one too many we think. There's a couple of nice Wats (temples) - but if you've seen one you've pretty much seen them all. Listen to the weary traveller, hehe! Accommod ... read more

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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