Us at the waterfall

Culture and Waterfalls in Luang Prabang

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October 3rd 2010
Luang Prabang is a world heritage sight and is probably the cultural capital of Laos. It's a very mellow colonial city and some of the main roads feel like they could be out of an old movie. We settled in to the slow pace of life for a relaxing 5 nights, eating good food (including a cook your own buffalo BBQ and Laos soup), browsing the night market, strolling the streets and taking a day trip to ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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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