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Vang Vieng

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September 28th 2012
Vang Vieng is not an interesting town, but it is in an area of limestone karst scenery and there are lots of outdoor activities not far from the town. Vang Vieng is famous for "tubing". Tubing is riding on the water on tyres. I avoided riding on the river (it has a bad reputation for safety due mainly to drinking), but I did try tubing in a better place. chose a day trip that visited four caves an ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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