To Luang Namtha - a trek sandwich - part i) and iii) - the fresh bread January 18th 2016 Day 59 - I had to double check this! It's gone very quick, though I also feel I've done and seen so much, g<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>rateful that I've had the chance to be in these places so far.
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Asia » Laos » North » Luang Namtha 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
This is my blog to accompany my 'giving some travelling a go' time. I've long fancied heading off for a prolonged adventure, into diverse landscapes and cultures. For some history, nature, action, new things..
So here I am, just me, giving it a go in South East Asia. I'm starting in Thailand, and right now I'm aiming north, heading for an overload crossing into Laos, down into Cambodia and then through Vietnam. Will see how it goes..
I guess a question is - can the cat get out the box?! I'm prone to morning grumps, shyness, a way off directional sense, and veering from the path as the othe... full info