Another perfect sunset

Luang Prabang

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February 15th 2007
Luang Prabang Luang Prabang was a surprisingly nice place to visit. We were just supposed to use it as a base for visiting the elephant festival up the river and to pass the time until our 'gibbons experience' reservation. As soon as we arrived we found an awesome night market where we could buy all sorts of useful and neccessary handicrafts to send home. Again, all the bars closed 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