Biking between the mountains

Vang Vieng, an obligatory stop in Southeast Asia

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February 16th 2015
One of the highlights of my Southeast Asian journey was Vang Vieng, a small town in central Laos, a place of much controversy. In the last decade it became extremely popular and known for its stunning scenery and crazy parties. But it all went too far. According to unofficial data more than 20 people died in the river Nam Song in 2011 alone, by practicing tubing under the effect of a ... 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