Articles related to "Mekong"
French Exploration of the Mekong River
The commercial possibilities of the mighty Mekong River attracted great attention in nineteenth-century French Indochina.
exploration of the mekong river • french colonialism • mekong river • history of the mekong river • southeast asia rivers
The commercial possibilities of the mighty Mekong River attracted great attention in nineteenth-century French Indochina.
exploration of the mekong river • french colonialism • mekong river • history of the mekong river • southeast asia rivers
The Mekong river
What is the future of the Mekong River?
mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
What is the future of the Mekong River?
mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
Champasak: Another Forgotten State?
An introduction to the state of Champasak, which once flourished in southern Laos until conquest by the French.
laos • siam • colonization • mekong river • regionalism
An introduction to the state of Champasak, which once flourished in southern Laos until conquest by the French.
laos • siam • colonization • mekong river • regionalism
Greater Mekong Infrastructure
Improvements in transportation links in the Greater Mekong Region, especially in Laos, have enhanced opportunities for labour migration and for human trafficking.
labour migration • asian development bank • china-laos border • laos-thailand border • sex industry in thailand
Improvements in transportation links in the Greater Mekong Region, especially in Laos, have enhanced opportunities for labour migration and for human trafficking.
labour migration • asian development bank • china-laos border • laos-thailand border • sex industry in thailand
Yunnan
An introduction to the history of Yunnan Province of China, where China meets Southeast Asia.
china • mongol conquest • diversity • mekong river • development politics
An introduction to the history of Yunnan Province of China, where China meets Southeast Asia.
china • mongol conquest • diversity • mekong river • development politics
Cambodia's Oil
Who owns the oil and gas to be found in the Gulf of Thailand? Both Cambodia and Thailand claim territory and talks are dragging.
oil • gas • thailand • thai rak thai • military junta
Who owns the oil and gas to be found in the Gulf of Thailand? Both Cambodia and Thailand claim territory and talks are dragging.
oil • gas • thailand • thai rak thai • military junta
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 1
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
climate change • southeast asia • mekong • himalayas • glaciers
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
climate change • southeast asia • mekong • himalayas • glaciers
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Four Thousand Islands in Southern Laos
A trip to Southern Laos is best described as a trip to savor Mekong tranquility. The 4000 Islands situated in Champasak Province offer a unique bounty of natural wonder
southern laos • mekong river • li phi waterfalls • pakse • irrawaddy dolphins
A trip to Southern Laos is best described as a trip to savor Mekong tranquility. The 4000 Islands situated in Champasak Province offer a unique bounty of natural wonder
southern laos • mekong river • li phi waterfalls • pakse • irrawaddy dolphins
Luang Prabang, Soul of Laos
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang, the springboard to magnificent natural wonders in Laos.
luang prabang in laos • unesco world heritage site • buddhist monastery and temples in laos • mekong river • charity for children
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang, the springboard to magnificent natural wonders in Laos.
luang prabang in laos • unesco world heritage site • buddhist monastery and temples in laos • mekong river • charity for children
National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Night Train from Bangkok
From Bangkok to the Laos cities of Vientiane and Pakse night train travel offers a unique experience while saving money by combining travel and accommodation in one cost.
train travel in thailand • travel from bangkok to north east thailand • vietnam war • first class train travel • saving accommodation cost
From Bangkok to the Laos cities of Vientiane and Pakse night train travel offers a unique experience while saving money by combining travel and accommodation in one cost.
train travel in thailand • travel from bangkok to north east thailand • vietnam war • first class train travel • saving accommodation cost
Yunnan Province
The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
greater mekong sun-region economic integration • golden triangle • drug production in the golden triangle • integration of yunnan into china • ethnic minorities in china
The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
greater mekong sun-region economic integration • golden triangle • drug production in the golden triangle • integration of yunnan into china • ethnic minorities in china
A Brief History of Laos
The Lao PDR claims its historical and cultural roots in the ancient Kingdom of Lan Xang. But it is mostly foreign interference that has characterized the history of Laos.
history of laos • kingdom of lan xang • indochina war • civil war in laos • lao pdr
The Lao PDR claims its historical and cultural roots in the ancient Kingdom of Lan Xang. But it is mostly foreign interference that has characterized the history of Laos.
history of laos • kingdom of lan xang • indochina war • civil war in laos • lao pdr
Cambodian Food & Traditional Cuisine, Phnom Penh
Based on local produce from rivers and fields, Cambodian food is deliciously fresh and tasty, healthy and sometimes surprising.
cambodian food-traditional cuisine • asian rice • freshwater fish-mekong • asian herbs spices • tropical fruit phnom penh
Based on local produce from rivers and fields, Cambodian food is deliciously fresh and tasty, healthy and sometimes surprising.
cambodian food-traditional cuisine • asian rice • freshwater fish-mekong • asian herbs spices • tropical fruit phnom penh
Geography of Southeast Asia
Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.
southeast asia • india • china • pacific ocean • tropical climate
Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.
southeast asia • india • china • pacific ocean • tropical climate
Phnom Penh, Sightseeing in Cambodia's Capital
At the confluence of the Tonle Sap and the Mekong River, Phnom Penh is one of Asia's most delightful capitals, well worth a visit after the temples of Angkor.
sightseeing phnom penh • mekong river-tonle sap • khmer art-national museum • royal palace phnom penh • attractions cambodia capital-wat phnom
At the confluence of the Tonle Sap and the Mekong River, Phnom Penh is one of Asia's most delightful capitals, well worth a visit after the temples of Angkor.
sightseeing phnom penh • mekong river-tonle sap • khmer art-national museum • royal palace phnom penh • attractions cambodia capital-wat phnom
Rubber Plantations of Cambodia
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
Sightseeing around Phnom Penh Countryside
The countryside around Phnom Penh claims some delightful attractions where locals and visitors can enjoy a little sightseeing or relax on a hot day.
sightseeing phnom penh countryside • mekong river • lakeside resort near phnom penh • angkorian temples near phnom penh • wildlife sanctuaries around phnom penh
The countryside around Phnom Penh claims some delightful attractions where locals and visitors can enjoy a little sightseeing or relax on a hot day.
sightseeing phnom penh countryside • mekong river • lakeside resort near phnom penh • angkorian temples near phnom penh • wildlife sanctuaries around phnom penh
Vientiane
The capital city of Laos is emerging as an important node in the transnational, transportation network linking the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
pathet lao government • managment of vientiane • urban development of vientiane • ethnic minority policy in laos • economic impact of roads
The capital city of Laos is emerging as an important node in the transnational, transportation network linking the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
pathet lao government • managment of vientiane • urban development of vientiane • ethnic minority policy in laos • economic impact of roads
Vientiane, Capital of Laos
Laos is one of South East Asia's little known treasures. It is the least developed of all Southeast Asian countries, recently welcoming travellers after years of turmoil
laos holiday • mekong river in laos • vientiane attractions • vientiane markets • lao national dress
Laos is one of South East Asia's little known treasures. It is the least developed of all Southeast Asian countries, recently welcoming travellers after years of turmoil
laos holiday • mekong river in laos • vientiane attractions • vientiane markets • lao national dress
Sainyabouli, Elephant City of Laos
Looking for a new destination in Laos on roads less traveled? Sainyabouli is a nice, small city with beautiful scenery just waiting to be discovered by foreign visitors.
travel in laos • traditional laos • luang prabang travel • vientiane travel • lao culture
Looking for a new destination in Laos on roads less traveled? Sainyabouli is a nice, small city with beautiful scenery just waiting to be discovered by foreign visitors.
travel in laos • traditional laos • luang prabang travel • vientiane travel • lao culture
Bus Trip from Savannakhet to Pakse
From Laos second largest city, Savannakhet head south by bus to Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province and experience the lifestyle and culture of Laotians in transit.
bus travel • route 13 in laos • french colonial buildings • laos cuisine • life insurance
From Laos second largest city, Savannakhet head south by bus to Pakse, the capital of Champasak Province and experience the lifestyle and culture of Laotians in transit.
bus travel • route 13 in laos • french colonial buildings • laos cuisine • life insurance
Adelbert Waldron US Sniper Ace
In the first half of 1969, 36-year old Sgt Waldron of the US Army's 9th ID in Vietnam was credited with 109 confirmed kills, making him the highest scoring US sniper ever
adelbert waldron • sniper ace • highest scoring sniper • highest us sniper • sgt waldron
In the first half of 1969, 36-year old Sgt Waldron of the US Army's 9th ID in Vietnam was credited with 109 confirmed kills, making him the highest scoring US sniper ever
adelbert waldron • sniper ace • highest scoring sniper • highest us sniper • sgt waldron
An Insider's Guide to Ottawa
Home to Parliament Hill, the longest ice-skating rink in the world, and an array of museums and art galleries, Ottawa is a fantastic year-round destination.
ottawa travel • ottawa sightseeing • ottawa tourism • ottawa attractions • ottawa tourist attractions
Home to Parliament Hill, the longest ice-skating rink in the world, and an array of museums and art galleries, Ottawa is a fantastic year-round destination.
ottawa travel • ottawa sightseeing • ottawa tourism • ottawa attractions • ottawa tourist attractions
Deluxe Private Jet Indochina Trip
Perfect adventure for affluent seniors: a "Grand Journey" via chartered Challenger 601 to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in 15 days with optional bike tours, walks
butterfield & robinson • chiang rai • anantara resort • le residence phou vao • chiang mai
Perfect adventure for affluent seniors: a "Grand Journey" via chartered Challenger 601 to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in 15 days with optional bike tours, walks
butterfield & robinson • chiang rai • anantara resort • le residence phou vao • chiang mai
Laos Opening Up to the World
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
greater mekong sub-region • transportation in laos • laos and china • laos and thailand • laos and vietnam
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
greater mekong sub-region • transportation in laos • laos and china • laos and thailand • laos and vietnam
Linking Laos and Thailand.
New bridge opens linking Laos and Thailand, part of the great highway from Burma (MYanmar) to Vietnam that runs through Thailand and Laos.
indochina • displaced vietnam refugees in thailand • mukdahan • mekong basin development • east-west corridor linking burma-thailand-laos-vie
New bridge opens linking Laos and Thailand, part of the great highway from Burma (MYanmar) to Vietnam that runs through Thailand and Laos.
indochina • displaced vietnam refugees in thailand • mukdahan • mekong basin development • east-west corridor linking burma-thailand-laos-vie
Review of The Dammed by Fred Pearce
Despite disastrous human, political and environmental consequences, developing countries are still intent on building large dams and complicated water projects.
fred pearce • the dammed • dams • third world dams • developing country dams
Despite disastrous human, political and environmental consequences, developing countries are still intent on building large dams and complicated water projects.
fred pearce • the dammed • dams • third world dams • developing country dams
The Amazing Race 15 Episode 1 Part 2 Recap
The second hour of the two-hour premiere episode of The Amazing Race took teams from Tokyo, Japan to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
the amazing race 15 episode 1 recap • the amazing race • the amazing race on cbs • ho chi minh city • vietnam
The second hour of the two-hour premiere episode of The Amazing Race took teams from Tokyo, Japan to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
the amazing race 15 episode 1 recap • the amazing race • the amazing race on cbs • ho chi minh city • vietnam
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Markets
A shoppers paradise awaits the traveller in Cambodia, markets offering an array of goods from silk to fresh seasonal fruits at bargain prices, bargaining is mandatory.
phnom penh markets • shopping in cambodia • silversmiths phnom penh • khmer silk products • custom made jewellery
A shoppers paradise awaits the traveller in Cambodia, markets offering an array of goods from silk to fresh seasonal fruits at bargain prices, bargaining is mandatory.
phnom penh markets • shopping in cambodia • silversmiths phnom penh • khmer silk products • custom made jewellery
Fa Ngum Founds the Holy City of Louang Phrabang
The history of the founder of Laos, the Prince Fa Ngum.
fa ngum • louang phrabang • khmer empire • elephants • angkor wat
The history of the founder of Laos, the Prince Fa Ngum.
fa ngum • louang phrabang • khmer empire • elephants • angkor wat
Pak Moon Dam and Water Management in Thailand
A discussion of water management issues in Thailand and their impact.
thailand • environment • conservation • pak moon dam • salween
A discussion of water management issues in Thailand and their impact.
thailand • environment • conservation • pak moon dam • salween
Amazing Race 15 Episode 2 Recap
On Sunday, September 27, 2009, CBS's The Amazing Race 15 debuted with a special two-hour premiere. Here's a recap of what went down in the second half.
cbs • amazing race • the amazing race • phil keoghan • los angeles
On Sunday, September 27, 2009, CBS's The Amazing Race 15 debuted with a special two-hour premiere. Here's a recap of what went down in the second half.
cbs • amazing race • the amazing race • phil keoghan • los angeles
Tourism Comes to Luang Prabang, Laos
Despite its growing popularity, Luang Prabang remains a sleepy jewel surrounded by the jungles of northern Laos.
luang prabang • adventure travel • laos opens up • world heritage • visas on arrival
Despite its growing popularity, Luang Prabang remains a sleepy jewel surrounded by the jungles of northern Laos.
luang prabang • adventure travel • laos opens up • world heritage • visas on arrival
Travelling in Northeast Thailand
The ancient sites and modern national parks of the Northeast region, or Isan, make this distinctive part of Thailand an attractive prospect for travelers.
northeast thailand • village life • traditional life • homestay • bird watching
The ancient sites and modern national parks of the Northeast region, or Isan, make this distinctive part of Thailand an attractive prospect for travelers.
northeast thailand • village life • traditional life • homestay • bird watching
What to See in Cambodia
During a two week period you can explore the capital Phnom Penh, the ancient Angkor Wat and the laid back beach town of Sihanoukville.
vacationing in cambodia • phnom penh • angkor wat • sihanoukville • khmer rouge
During a two week period you can explore the capital Phnom Penh, the ancient Angkor Wat and the laid back beach town of Sihanoukville.
vacationing in cambodia • phnom penh • angkor wat • sihanoukville • khmer rouge
Phnom Penh - The Backpacker's guide
Cambodia's capital draws countless travelers from around the globe, if not for its historic richness then for dirt-cheap living - if you know where to go.
phnom penh • traveling • south east asia • cambodia • backpacking
Cambodia's capital draws countless travelers from around the globe, if not for its historic richness then for dirt-cheap living - if you know where to go.
phnom penh • traveling • south east asia • cambodia • backpacking
What does it mean to be a buffalo in Vietnam or in the USA?
The Buffalo is very respected for its help to the Vietnamese Farmers Its presence is appreciated and its existence protected. In contrast, the Buffalo is hazed, hunted and slaughtered in the United States (in Montana)
buffalo • vietnamese • sacred • revered • rice fields
The Buffalo is very respected for its help to the Vietnamese Farmers Its presence is appreciated and its existence protected. In contrast, the Buffalo is hazed, hunted and slaughtered in the United States (in Montana)
buffalo • vietnamese • sacred • revered • rice fields
A Real Hero
The riverboats in Vietnam weren't a safe place to be... which, of course, is why my father was there.
navy • us navy • vietnam • riverboats • mobile riverine force
The riverboats in Vietnam weren't a safe place to be... which, of course, is why my father was there.
navy • us navy • vietnam • riverboats • mobile riverine force
Poverty and Resourcefulness in Isan
An introductory essay on the subject of the resourcefulness demonstrated by the Isan people in the face of poverty.
isan • thai language • poverty • drought • eating unusual animals
An introductory essay on the subject of the resourcefulness demonstrated by the Isan people in the face of poverty.
isan • thai language • poverty • drought • eating unusual animals
Cambodia's Beaches and Islands
Cambodia is more than Angkor Wat! Relax on beaches around Sihanoukville, find the best seafood restaurant in Kep and explore Bokor Mountain in Kampot.
sihanoukville beaches • kep restaurant • bokor hill station • bokor kampot • cambodia national park
Cambodia is more than Angkor Wat! Relax on beaches around Sihanoukville, find the best seafood restaurant in Kep and explore Bokor Mountain in Kampot.
sihanoukville beaches • kep restaurant • bokor hill station • bokor kampot • cambodia national park
Phnom Penh Water Festival
South East Asia is renowned for its colourful festivals and one of the most flamboyant is the Water Festival in Phnom Penh
phnom penh water festival • tonle sap in cambodia • largest fresh water lake in south east asia • mardi gras celebrations • khmer festivals
South East Asia is renowned for its colourful festivals and one of the most flamboyant is the Water Festival in Phnom Penh
phnom penh water festival • tonle sap in cambodia • largest fresh water lake in south east asia • mardi gras celebrations • khmer festivals
Romantic Honeymoon Ideas in Cambodia
There could be few more exotic honeymoon destinations than Cambodia, with its hundreds of ancient temples, unspoiled beaches, mighty waterways and virgin jungles.
romantic honeymoon ideas • asian cambodian honeymoon • destinations for newlyweds • same sex honeymoons • cambodian beach resorts
There could be few more exotic honeymoon destinations than Cambodia, with its hundreds of ancient temples, unspoiled beaches, mighty waterways and virgin jungles.
romantic honeymoon ideas • asian cambodian honeymoon • destinations for newlyweds • same sex honeymoons • cambodian beach resorts
Sino Vietnamese Relationships
Why did China and Vietnam go to war in 1979? What factors have affected their relationship?
sino-vietnamese war • chinese colonization of vietnam • vietnamese communist party • dien bien phu • ethnic chinese in vietnam
Why did China and Vietnam go to war in 1979? What factors have affected their relationship?
sino-vietnamese war • chinese colonization of vietnam • vietnamese communist party • dien bien phu • ethnic chinese in vietnam
The 1930s Depression in China
The economic depression of the 1930s had a terrible impact on the western world - but did it also have the same impact in China?
china • depression • 1930s • southwest china • coastal region
The economic depression of the 1930s had a terrible impact on the western world - but did it also have the same impact in China?
china • depression • 1930s • southwest china • coastal region
The International Relations of Laos
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
foreign relations of laos • laos and vietnam • laos and thailand • laos and america • laos and france
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
foreign relations of laos • laos and vietnam • laos and thailand • laos and america • laos and france
Top Attractions in Cambodia, East Asia
The top attraction in Cambodia is, of course, Angkor Wat, but it would be a mistake to concentrate on this World Heritage Site in Siem Reap and ignore the others.
top attractions in cambodia east asia • siem reap angkor wat and khmer ruins • angkor thom ta phrom and bayon • preah vihear temple • phnom penh cambodia
The top attraction in Cambodia is, of course, Angkor Wat, but it would be a mistake to concentrate on this World Heritage Site in Siem Reap and ignore the others.
top attractions in cambodia east asia • siem reap angkor wat and khmer ruins • angkor thom ta phrom and bayon • preah vihear temple • phnom penh cambodia
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