Vientiane cultral centre

A one off impresive building in the 'city'

February 10th 2007
Sat 10th Train got to Nong Khai about 9.45 it took till 12.30 to get across the border and to Vientiane the capital of loas. I found a really helpful travel agent who sorted out the rest of my travels in Asia. I have decided to go to Cambodia next to avoid Vietnamese new year where transport shuts down. There is a strong french influence here as they only moved out 50 years ago. I had a love ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

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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Tamsin Sebba

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OK I’m finally off!! Leaving sunny England for my trip around the world! First destination Seattle, then Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Borneo, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya and finally Zanzibar. Well that’s the plan at the moment! ..... I'm half way round and am about to go to Asia. I have booked my return ticket and intend to party on my return. To all who met me on my travels or who know me from home. Please come to a party on July 7th. For those that have been before it is the usual set up. For those who need more infomation just em... full info

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