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TF Flashback: Travelling To A Trio Of Top Places In The Lovely & Often Overlooked Laos (2008)

  It may live very much in the shadow of its more famous neighbours but Laos is a country that should not be ignored or just added on to South-East Asian itinerary in the name of ticking off another country. … Continue reading

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Laos 2008 Pt III – Luang Prabang

Our little minibus left Vang Vieng on Wednesday 13th August at 9am and took us on an ever winding and climbing road up through beautiful mountains, valleys and local villages for seven hours. Luang Prabang is a small town located between two … Continue reading

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Laos 2008 Pt II – Vang Vieng

This town is a big stop on the backpacker trail in Laos for reasons which some love and some hate. The latter is mainly due to the TV Bars which continuously show episodes of ‘Friends’ all day and we inevitably spent … Continue reading

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Laos 2008 Pt I – Vientiane

Not the best start to my birthday as a suicide at my station meant I had to take a detour in getting to the Airport but no missed flights for me ths time although I did play safe and upgrade … Continue reading

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