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Bus donated by Japan

Note the moped loaded on
Heading South - the local way

December 26th 2006
As soon as I got on the bus heading south, I realized just how different this country was from Vietnam. I took one step, and was practically flagged down by a local women (about 50) who was just jazzed about the prospects of sitting next to me for the drive down. I should clarify that neither the local bus driver or the long distance driver tried to charge me a penny more than the locals paid. So, ... read more
Asia » Laos » South » Savannakhet

Lao or Laotian Flag 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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