Cute baby dog

Luang Prabang to Vientiane

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June 30th 2013
Arrived to the pretty and relaxed Luang Prabang, sited by the broad Mekong river in the mountainous north of Laos. Wandered around town, ducking into golden temples and climbing the steep Phu Si hill to find a giant Buddha footprint, a couple of lazy cats and fine views over the surrounding forested countryside. Visited the Royal Palace Museum, a relic left over from the monarchy abolished several ... 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