River bank

Vang Vieng and around

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December 6th 2006
I was told that Vang Vieng is a place full of drunk backpackers who only watch "Friends" episodes in TV bars. Partly true, but you can escape from that and the river and surrounding limestone mountains and caves are just stunningly beautiful. You can discover the monkey in you on one of the many swings over the river, kayak down the Nam Song and explore villages and caves around town. So all in al ... 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