Articles related to "Mekong River"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
Chiang Rai, Thailand's Northern Gem
On a plain beneath the outermost edge of the Himalayan range lies Chiang Rai, until recently one of Thailand's best kept secrets. It's Thailand's Northern Gem.
chiang rai and chiang mai in thailand • golden triangle burma laos and thailand • hill tribes karen akha and lisu • elephant trekking in rammit • mai salong and the kuomintang
On a plain beneath the outermost edge of the Himalayan range lies Chiang Rai, until recently one of Thailand's best kept secrets. It's Thailand's Northern Gem.
chiang rai and chiang mai in thailand • golden triangle burma laos and thailand • hill tribes karen akha and lisu • elephant trekking in rammit • mai salong and the kuomintang
Children Charity Organisation in Laos
Communities in Laos benefit enormously from the support given by charity organisations and volunteers in the form of literacy education and educational opportunities.
children charity organistions • big brother mouse • big brother mouse in laos • childrens book publishing • child sponsorship
Communities in Laos benefit enormously from the support given by charity organisations and volunteers in the form of literacy education and educational opportunities.
children charity organistions • big brother mouse • big brother mouse in laos • childrens book publishing • child sponsorship
Environmental Impacts of Alternative Energy
Switching to "clean energy" sources will not solve the environmental problems associated with energy use. Alternative sources of energy can also damage the environment.
environmental impacts of alternative energy • energy can cause environmental stress • alternative sources of energy • environmental problems associated with energy • clean energy sources
Switching to "clean energy" sources will not solve the environmental problems associated with energy use. Alternative sources of energy can also damage the environment.
environmental impacts of alternative energy • energy can cause environmental stress • alternative sources of energy • environmental problems associated with energy • clean energy sources
European and Asian Bargains
You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the sights and sounds of relatively undiscovered nations Albania and Laos.
albania • laos • villa kaoni • tirana • vientiane
You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the sights and sounds of relatively undiscovered nations Albania and Laos.
albania • laos • villa kaoni • tirana • vientiane
Festivals in Thailand
The Land of Smiles or Thailand has many celebrations & festivals including Chinese New Year, Songkran and Loy Krathong. Visit Thailands beaches, mountains and parks too.
thailand festivals • bangkok festivals • thailand • bangkok • songkran
The Land of Smiles or Thailand has many celebrations & festivals including Chinese New Year, Songkran and Loy Krathong. Visit Thailands beaches, mountains and parks too.
thailand festivals • bangkok festivals • thailand • bangkok • songkran
Fish Pie Recipe
An easy recipe for white fish and vegetables in a creamy herb sauce. Covered with iron-rich spinach and golden mashed potatoes, this is a healthy - and tasty - classic.
fish pie recipes • fish recipes • potato recipes • oven dishes • pie recipes
An easy recipe for white fish and vegetables in a creamy herb sauce. Covered with iron-rich spinach and golden mashed potatoes, this is a healthy - and tasty - classic.
fish pie recipes • fish recipes • potato recipes • oven dishes • pie recipes
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
More Rare Irrawaddy River Dolphins in Bangladesh
Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.
irrawaddy river dolphin • bangladesh • ganges river dolphin • endangered asian species • genetic diversity
Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.
irrawaddy river dolphin • bangladesh • ganges river dolphin • endangered asian species • genetic diversity
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
Protecting Asian River Dolphins
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Public Holidays in Thailand
Thais like to have fun and no more so than on the many public holidays the Kingdom celbrates, from New Year to Songkran, to Loy Krathong is good for some Thai-style fun.
loy krathong • songkran • chinese new year • thai festivals • thai holidays
Thais like to have fun and no more so than on the many public holidays the Kingdom celbrates, from New Year to Songkran, to Loy Krathong is good for some Thai-style fun.
loy krathong • songkran • chinese new year • thai festivals • thai holidays
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
Thai Cocktails for Unique Alcoholic Drinks
Evoke the tastes of Thailand, with easy to make Thai cocktails. With a wide variety of exotic fruits available, cocktails from Thailand are refreshing and easy to make.
thai cocktails • unique alcoholic drinks • cocktails from thailand • perfect blend of alcohol and juice • the tastes of thailand
Evoke the tastes of Thailand, with easy to make Thai cocktails. With a wide variety of exotic fruits available, cocktails from Thailand are refreshing and easy to make.
thai cocktails • unique alcoholic drinks • cocktails from thailand • perfect blend of alcohol and juice • the tastes of thailand
Thailand as a Holiday Destination
Thailand is still a safe holiday destination with many interesting sights. Here are some recommendations of when to go and how to get around.
weather in thailand • what to do in bangkok • how to get around bangkok • buses in bangkok • bangkok skytrain
Thailand is still a safe holiday destination with many interesting sights. Here are some recommendations of when to go and how to get around.
weather in thailand • what to do in bangkok • how to get around bangkok • buses in bangkok • bangkok skytrain
Thailand Customs and Culture
Some hints and tips to make your holiday in Thailand more enjoyable and memmorable. Follow these simple dos and don'ts and you won't go wrong.
thai customs • thai culture • dos and don'ts in thailand • holidays in thailand • dress in buddhist temples
Some hints and tips to make your holiday in Thailand more enjoyable and memmorable. Follow these simple dos and don'ts and you won't go wrong.
thai customs • thai culture • dos and don'ts in thailand • holidays in thailand • dress in buddhist temples
Thailand's Ancient City Cultural Park
Mueang Boran is a cultural and historical park near Bangkok. It showcases Thai Culture, Thai History and ancient Thai monuments, many of them original Thai artifacts.
ancient city cultural park • mueang boran • thailand's culture • thai culture • thai history
Mueang Boran is a cultural and historical park near Bangkok. It showcases Thai Culture, Thai History and ancient Thai monuments, many of them original Thai artifacts.
ancient city cultural park • mueang boran • thailand's culture • thai culture • thai history
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
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
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
The Betta Condition: Temperature
Bettas are a fish for everyone, and everyone has an opinion on them. What constitutes an ideal temperature for them?
betta temperatures • native betta climates • what temperature to keep bettas • ideal temperature for betta • keeping a betta without a heater
Bettas are a fish for everyone, and everyone has an opinion on them. What constitutes an ideal temperature for them?
betta temperatures • native betta climates • what temperature to keep bettas • ideal temperature for betta • keeping a betta without a heater
The Tai Ahom Kingdom of Assam
A description of the founding and nature of the Tai kingdom of Ahom in modern day Assam, which is the westernmost point of Tai migrations.
ahom • tai • assam • hou li • nanchao
A description of the founding and nature of the Tai kingdom of Ahom in modern day Assam, which is the westernmost point of Tai migrations.
ahom • tai • assam • hou li • nanchao
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