young monk by river

Lovely Lazy Living in Laos

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November 28th 2012
On the atmosphere: From the minute we stepped off the plane onto the tarmac of the little Luang Prapang airport, we felt enchanted. The airport was a small temple-like structure, with mostly wooden interiors, lending it a soft, welcoming quality. The passport control officer was a jolly little man who joked with out kids and pretty much set the tone, in terms of friendliness, ... 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