This is what it looked like in the daytime

October 23rd 2006
The last city I visited in Laos was called Vang Vieng. I don't know what it translates to, but it should be something like "Backpackers' Paradise". Vang Vieng is a little boom-town on Route 13 that pretty much exists only to be a travel destination for foreigners and somewhat-wealthy Laotians. There are lovely mountains, beautiful sunsets, plentiful jungles, and a slow, winding river lined with ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vang Vieng

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

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Nicholas John Nakis

My name is Nic Nakis and I come from Sedro-Woolley, WA. I started this travel blog as "The Mad Greek's Travel Blog" when I left North America for the first time in 2006. I documented that first 6-month, around-the-world trip extensively. Then, I returned for a few updates around 2010. I revived the blog in 2022 in order to record my ongoing travels and fill in some of the gaps. I am a filmmaker and a fitness coach. Sign up for a complimentary FITNESS COACHING CONSULTATION https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15410290&appointmentType=6418826 Watch REACH FOR THE RIN... full info

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