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Posted by freeandeasy
(by Jeff Emmett)
Our first stop in Laos is beautiful Luang Prabang, a city considered a gem of French colonialism, although perhaps not the most accurate representation of Laos cities. Our first impulse in this UNESCO World Heritage site was to rent a bunch of bikes and explore the lazy town situated between two winding rivers, discovering to our delight many quaint restaurants and even a sta Read More »
Our first stop in Laos is beautiful Luang Prabang, a city considered a gem of French colonialism, although perhaps not the most accurate representation of Laos cities. Our first impulse in this UNESCO World Heritage site was to rent a bunch of bikes and explore the lazy town situated between two winding rivers, discovering to our delight many quaint restaurants and even a sta Read More »
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Posted by freeandeasy
(by Chad Smith)
Here I am on the final journey “home” to Bangkok after a very fun yet challenging LTC (Laos/Thai/Cambodia trip) planning mission. I’m writing this on my laptop as we careen down this Thai freeway passing every other vehicle that dares to try and go faster than us (…just like how I like to drive!) Now it’s time to to blog and go back over what we’ve accomplished (my partner in Read More »
Here I am on the final journey “home” to Bangkok after a very fun yet challenging LTC (Laos/Thai/Cambodia trip) planning mission. I’m writing this on my laptop as we careen down this Thai freeway passing every other vehicle that dares to try and go faster than us (…just like how I like to drive!) Now it’s time to to blog and go back over what we’ve accomplished (my partner in Read More »
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Posted by ryan
Sunlight slants through verdant jungle and illuminates a simple white painted tomb on a hillside overlooking the Nam Khan River. Someone has hacked back the growth to open a view of the smooth brown waters, but vines are encroaching yet again. A square brass plaque, tarnished by constant moisture, reads simply “Henri Mouhot 1826-1861”.
Mouhot is credited with “re-discovering” the ruins of Angk Read More »
Mouhot is credited with “re-discovering” the ruins of Angk Read More »
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