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Vientiane

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January 29th 2011
26/01/2010 - 29/01/2010 Until now almost all capital cities have been a disapointment - too busy, crowded, not interesting. Vientiane was not an exception. Although it was the smallest one I have seen so far. During my search for a (cheap) guesthouse I met Lina, Maleisian/English girl. First night we went out for dinner and a drink in a belgium beer bar. Next day we rented a motorcycle and ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

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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