Southeast Asia Travel Notes

Southeast Asia Travel Notes

Descriptions of travel adventures throughout Southeast Asia.

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A small and beautiful town surrounded by mountains and rivers, Vangvieng is a place of delight and wonder for visitors from around the world. The city is about 150 km north of Vientiane, situated between the capital city and the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. The main attractions are the clean and clear water of the Nam Xong river, karst outcroppings, caves and mountain scenery. The town has more than 30 natural caves, and most places of interest are accessible to visitors all year round.   Kayaking in Vangvieng, Laos Laos is steeped in Buddhist traditions, has a colourful culture and is famed ... Read Full Story
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Japan from Friday hosts the leaders of Southeast Asia's five Mekong River nations as the world's number two economy looks to deepen ties with the resource-rich region amid growing influence from China. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who has pushed the concept of an EU-style Asian Community since taking office in September, will meet his counterparts from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam for the two-day meeting. Aside from broad regional issues, the Japanese side also highlighted the significance of Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein visiting, saying it would be a good opportunity for dialogue between the two countries. Much of the region along the ... Read Full Story
Written by thaieyes on
The headline Yee Peng Loy Krathong Festival Chiang Mai 2009 should better be called: Chiang Mai under fire, because what was going on in Chiang Mai was more like a warzone than a festival... Read Full Story
Written by activetravelvietnam on
A small and beautiful town surrounded by mountains and rivers, Vangvieng is a place of delight and wonder for visitors from around the world. The city is about 150 km north of Vientiane, situated between the capital city and the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. The main attractions are the clean and clear water of the Nam Xong river, karst outcroppings, caves and mountain scenery. The town has more than 30 natural caves, and most places of interest are accessible to visitors all year round.   Kayaking in Vangvieng, Laos Read Full Story
Written by migrationology on
After hearing about a boating the Mekong River , there was absolutely no way I could leave the country of Laos without embarking on the water journey. I happen to be getting a Thai visa in Vientiane and had some spare time to explore the country a little further North. After a number of ultra lazy days in the charming town of Luang Prabang and setting up the transportation logistics, I boarded a slow boat en route to the Thai border. For 250,000 Kip (equal to about $30) we would receive 3 days of transportation all the way from Luang Prabang , Laos, to ... Read Full Story
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, EcotourismSome of the most amazing adventure destinations center around the great rivers of the world. Whether it's rafting the Rio Grande, kayaking the Congo, or simply taking a leisurely cruise down the Nile, we seem to have a fascination with these waterways that have played an important role in human development. One of those rivers is the...  
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Japan pledged ¥500 billion in fresh aid to the Mekong region after concluding a summit Saturday aimed at catching up with neighboring China in strengthening its partnership with the Southeast Asian region. Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar joined host Japan at the two-day meeting, which underlined Tokyo's determination to go after its rich natural resources and cheap labor. China already has a major presence in the region.  
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A joint declaration said “Japan commits more than ¥500bn of ODA in the next three years” for the further development of the Mekong region, which includes Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand. “We strongly recognised the need for ...  
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