Luang Prabang

Boat, Bus, Tuktuk, Elephants… Simple modes of transport in Laos

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January 6th 2011
The day was overcast and chilly on the boat along the Mekong River. I utilized 2 blankets and snuggled up in a ball and pretty much napped the morning away. We stopped at a cave temple (Pak Ou Caves). Honestly, this was super creepy as there were 1,000’s of Buddha statues starring at you, but I did light some candles and make a wish with incents. Shortly after, our boat arrives at Luang Prab ... 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