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LAOS | Wed, 24 Jun 2009 | By vivienne_and_iona | Views [4982] | Comments [3]
we were a bit sad to leave luang prabang, but it's common knowledge that the most fun thing to do in laos is undoubtedly 'tubing' down the mekong near the town of vang vieng, an activity which basically involves jumping in a truck tyre inner tube and ... Read more >
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