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76The 4000 Islands of Laos
Laos, the landlocked country in Southeast Asia, is usually not mentioned in the same sentence as “islands.” The Mekong River is the only major body of water in the country. However, the area...
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78Southeast Asia's Best Kept Secrets
BattambangMainland Southeast Asia was once a place of great conflict. For a long time, venturing beyond Thailand was, at best, inadvisable. Those days are in the past, now, and much of Southeast...
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77Where to Stay in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
There are some very definite boundaries in Ho Chi Minh City when it comes to accommodation. Most budget travelers lay their heads in the Pham Ngu Lao area of District 1, while those with even mildly deeper...
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67Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the ancient capital of Laos. A sleepy city full of temples, it comes alive during festival times. In 1995, UNESCO declared the area a world heritage site because of its temples and the fact...
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80Water Festival
Visiting Southeast Asia around the time of Water Festival can be the best or worst experience of a trip, depending on the place you choose. People in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar celebrate New Year...
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67Crossing into Laos
Huay Xai is a border town on the Laotian side of the Mekong River. Generally, towns on both sides of the river have a bit of a wild side. However, unless you plan to smuggle DVD players across the river,...
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64Udon: The Perfume of Isaan
Udon Thani, not to be confused with its spell-alike neighbor Ubon, is the gateway to Laos in Thailand’s Isaan Region. While it is not quite fair to call Udon (it is usually referred to on a first name...
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69Relaxing in Laos
After visiting the hectic cities of Asia, visitors are surprised by Vientiane’s quiet, laid back atmosphere. While the city is the largest in Laos, it somehow manages to keep its charm while scoring...
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72Vieng Vang: A Backpackers' Secret
Vang Vieng is a tiny, three-streets-wide town. It is a four-hour ride from Vientiane, and lies on the main road to Luang Prabang and the Thai border. Travelers making the overland trip through Laos will find...
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