The Mekong River: South East Asia’s Longest River
The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia, the 7th longest in Asia, and the 12th longest in the world. It has a length of about 2,700 miles (4,350 km).
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Laos
The French in Indochina
The territories now known as Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam were united under the colonial administration of French Indochina (Indochine Franchaise ) from 1887 until its dissolution after World War II and the subsequent First Indochina War.
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Vientiane: Capital of Laos
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos, known for its laid-back atmosphere, French colonial architecture, and rich cultural heritage.
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Southeast Asian Coffee Culture
Coffee has been grown and consumed in Southeast Asia since the late seventeenth century and since then each country in the region has developed a different way of drinking their favourite bean.
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Trekking the Golden Triangle
Trekking in Northern Thailand is well established on the tourist itinerary and as such is both well organised and over-crowded. Northern Laos offers similar experiences with fewer tourists, although of course numbers are now on the rise as the lure of tranquil landscapes and remote hill tribe cultures works its magic on the traveller circuit.
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