India Import and Export – Part I

India & ASEAN Trade Relations

The partnership between India and Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries is a decade old. The ASEAN countries comprise of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The best part being, trade between both India and ASEAN has been developing at a swift pace.

India reportedly is the sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN since 1992. However, at the fifth ASEAN summit in Bangkok in 1995, India assumed the status of a full dialogue partner on popular demand. In fact India and ASEAN have been organizing summit level meetings on an annual basis since 2002.

In additions, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was inked by India and ASEAN countries in August 2009 in Bangkok.

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr Anand Sharma, signed the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement in Goods with ASEAN economic Ministers for common economic gains.

As per ASEAN-INDIA FTA, the ASEAN member countries and India will do away with at least 80 percent of import tariffs between 2013 and 2016, commencing from January 1, 2010.

Also, tariffs on sensitive products will be brought down by 5 per cent in 2016, while tariffs will remain as it is for around 489 items of sensitive products.

Trade

ASEAN is India’s 4th largest trading partner after the EU, US and China. Indo-ASEAN trade relations have been scaling up at a compounded annual growth rate of 27 percent since 2000. In 2007-08, the trade stood at US$38.37 billion. In the last financial year, it was over US$ 40 billion. By 2010 India and ASEAN plan to achieve an ambitious target of US$ 50 billion.

Singapore

India and Singapore enjoy good trade relations. Besides, the country is considered to be a getaway to ASEAN and china. The signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement in 2005 has provided a fresh impetus to trade relations between the two nations. The Singapore companies to a greater extent have started engaging themselves in infrastructure and real estate projects in India and even have been looking forward to associate with logistics and communication sector, healthcare, education and training, retail and the automotive sectors.

They are also embarking onto developmental and planning projects like roads, ports, airports, power and telecom sector.

India’s major exports to Singapore

Crudes, Parts & Accessories Of Automatic Data Processing Machines, Automatic Data Processing Input And Output Units, Motor Spirit Refined Premium Leaded, Styrene, Automatic Data Processing Storage Units, Other Monolithic Integrated Circuits, P-Xylene, Monolithic Digital Integrated Circuits, Radio Transmission Apparatus with Reception Apparatus.

India’s major imports from Singapore

Non-Industrial Diamonds Worked, Topped Crudes, Motor Spirit Refined Premium Leaded, Aluminium Unwrought, Benzene, Articles Of Jewellery Of Other Precious Metal Whether Or not Plated Or Clad With Precious Metal, Other Medicaments Packed For Retail Sale, Parts Of Boring Or Sinking Machinery, Static Converters, Other Medical Surgical Dental Or Veterinary Instruments & Appliances

Malaysia

India-Malaysia trade relations have witnessed exponential growth since 1991. Malaysia’s largest trading partner is India, while Malaysia is India’s second largest trading partner in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

India’s major exports to Malaysia : Meat and meat preparations, sugar, rice (other than basmati), wheat, fresh vegetables and fruits, cotton yarn, RMG cotton and accessories, primary and semi-finished iron, made-ups, fabrics, machinery and instruments, electronic goods and metal manufactures.

India’s major Imports from Malaysia : Crude Petroleum, Palm Oil, Electronic & Electrical products, Chemicals & Chemical products and Petroleum products.

Myanmar

The bilateral trade between India and Myanmar is likely to clock $1 billion in 2009-10, up from $951 million in 2008-09.

India’s imports from Myanmar : While teak, timber, maize and pulses

India’s major exports to Myanmar: Steel, cement, fertiliser and pharmaceuticals

Indonesia

India and Indonesia are considered as Asia’s largest democracies. However, it is only after a gap of five years both the countries came together for trade relations. The last time both the countries entered into a trade relationship was in 1950s. Right through 2009, both countries got engaged in putting up numerous seminars, exhibitions, festivals and top visits to build bilateral relations.

In 2008-09 India exported goods worth US$ 1.82 billion to Indonesia.

India’s major exports to Indonesia - organic chemicals, mineral fuels and ships and boats.

India and Indonesia have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.

Thailand

Mutual trade between the two countries clocked US$4.11 billion in 2007-08 as opposed to US$ 3.18 billion in 2006-07. In between April-December 2008-09 India exported goods worth US$ 1.44 billion to Thailand. The sectors in India that have seen Thai investment in the areas of hotel & tourism, food processing, trading and chemicals.

India- Thailand is targeting US$ 10 billion bilateral trade in 2010.

Vietnam

The bilateral trade between the two countries remains “modest”, with the trade balance being in India’s favour. Bilateral trade clocked US$ 1.77 billion in 2007-08 from US$ 1.14 billion in 2006-07. From April-December 2008-09, India’s exports to Vietnam was worth almost US$ 1.13 billion.

India’s major imports from Vietnam: Pepper, rubber, computer hardware and electronic products, cinnamon bark and spices, and garments and textile products.

The key areas where Indian exports could make an impact in the Vietnamese market include information technology (IT) and IT training, agro and food processing, railways, energy and alternate energy, veterinary manufacturing plant, tea processing machinery, textile machinery, and power transmission and generation.

Philippines

The trade between India and Philippines was worth US$ 823.69 million in 2007-08. During the period between April-December 2008-09, India exported goods worth US$574.22 million to Philippines. India’ major exports to Philippines: Frozen buffalo meat; rubber and articles thereof; oil seeds and olea etc.; vehicles; iron and steel; residues and waste from food industries; tobacco; pharmaceutical products.

India’s major imports from Philippines: Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment; iron and steel; machinery; vehicles; auto components, newsprint paper and paperboard; animal or vegetable fats and oils; organic chemicals.

Cambodia

In 2007-08, the trade between the two countries stood at US$56.32 billion in 2007-08.

IN April-December 2008-09, India exported goods worth US$ 35.94 million.

India’s major exports to Cambodia - pharmaceuticals, coffee, tea, spices and cotton

"Mekong River to Luang Prabang" Ashley_and_erik's photos about Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep

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Khaosan road is a short road in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Banglamphu neighborhood (Phra Nakhon district) about 1 km north from the Grand Palace with Wat Phra Kaew. It has developed over the years into probably the most profound worldwide example of a "backpackers' ghetto", with cheap accommodation compared to other areas of central Bangkok. The accommodation varies from 'mattress in a box' style hotels, to full Western-standard luxury. Many tourists use Khaosan road as their base for exploring the rest of Thailand as there are many direct coaches from the street to virtually all major tourist destinations in Thailand, from Chiang Mai in the North to Ko Pha Ngan in the South. Many visitors will also take advantage of the abundance of relatively cheap travel agents to arrange visas and transport to surrounding countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. Crafts, paintings, clothes, pirate CDs, DVDs, fake educational diplomas, fake driver's licenses, food, second-hand books and many other useful backpacker items are among the common goods traded along the road. Khaosan road has in recent years also become popular among local people, especially artists and art students. The road hosts a number of pubs and bars, where people of many nationalities meet and discuss their travels. Khaosan and the streets nearby are also Bangkok's center of dancing, partying and splashing water during Thai New Year (Songkran festival) on April 13 to April 15. It is ...



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Gwapotel: Cheap and apple-pie accommodation

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Few Tips For Women Traveling Alone

If you are a woman traveling alone, you need to check the rules in the country you will be visiting.
Each country and culture has their own views of what is appropriate behavior for women. Although you may not agree with these views, it is wise to abide by the local laws and customs to avoid problems. Please become familiar with the laws and customs of the places where you wish to go.
Here are two examples of situations you may encounter:
It is illegal in Laos to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to one's hotel room.
Foreigners in Saudi Arabia have been arrested in the past for "improper dress."
Women traveling alone can be more vulnerable to problems in certain cultures. Keeping in mind the following information can help make your trip as safe and rewarding as possible.
Preparing for your trip
Passports & Visas: Make sure your passport is still valid or apply for a new one long before you plan to travel. Make sure you have the right travel documents and visas for your destinations. For information on individual countries' entry and exit requirements, refer to our publication Foreign Entry Requirements.
Your Destinations: Make an effort to learn about the locations you plan to visit, their culture, and any problems that might be occurring there.
Many exciting and exotic destinations may have very conservative views about women.
Being a foreigner makes you stand out; a woman traveling alone can be even more of an oddity in some places.
What to Leave Behind: Leave a detailed itinerary and a copy of your passport's identification page with a friend or relative at home. Include names, addresses and telephone numbers where you will be staying. Leave a copy of your flight and ticket information with them as well.
You may wish to establish certain check in dates when you will either call, e-mail, fax, etc. to let someone know that you are all right. But remember that if you happen to miss a check-in, your loved ones may assume that you are having a problem or are in trouble.
Leave any valuables, extra credit cards and jewelry - even fake jewelry - at home.
Thieves often won't know the real from the fake until after they take it, so why risk your personal safety?
Health: Make sure you have adequate health insurance coverage while abroad and that your coverage includes medical evacuations. Your policy might not cover you overseas and you may need to purchase traveler's insurance.
If you have any condition that might develop complications- especially if you are pregnant, check with your doctor before you go abroad. If you experience complications, a medical evacuation might still take several precious hours to arrange.
If you take prescription medication, make sure you have enough to last the duration of the trip, including extra medication in case you are delayed. Always carry your prescriptions in their labeled containers as many countries have strict anti-trafficking laws and might be suspicious of pills in unlabeled bottles. Bring your prescription information and the names of their generic equivalents with you just in case.
Off you go
Safety and Security: Use common sense and be alert and aware of your surroundings. If you are unsure in general about the local situation, feel free to check with the American Citizens Services section of the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate for the latest security information.
Don't announce that you are traveling alone! Some guides for women even advise wearing a wedding ring if you're single. If you feel like you're being followed, step into a store or other safe place and wait to see if the person you think is following has passed.
Do not be afraid or embarrassed to ask for someone to double check for you to see if all is safe. Display confidence. By looking and acting as if you know where you're going, you may be able to ward off some potential danger.
Ask for directions before you set out. No matter how modest your lodgings are, your hotel concierge or other hotel staff should be able to help. If you find yourself lost, do not be afraid to ask for directions. Generally, the safest people to ask are families or women with children. Getting the right information may save you from ending up in a potentially unsafe area.
Hotels: Choose a hotel where security is good and transportation is readily available and nearby. Check that all the doors and windows in your room have locks and that they work. If you feel uncomfortable, ask hotel security to escort you to and from parking lots or your room at night. Always use your peephole and common sense about letting strangers into your room.
Clothing: There is no doubt that fashion makes a statement. Unfortunately, not everyone will interpret how you dress the same way you would. What you consider casual clothing might be seen as provocative or inappropriate in other cultures. Thieves might choose you over another potential target based on your style of dress or the amount of makeup or jewelry you are wearing. Other might single you out for harassment or even physical violence because they find your clothing offensive, based on their cultural norms. By taking your cues from local women, or at least by dressing conservatively, you could save yourself a great deal of trouble.
Use common sense, do your homework before you go, and have a safe and fun trip.

Mount Mingyue Jiangxi China Travel Guide And Tips

Mount Mingyue is located 31 kilometers southwest of Yichun city, in Jiangxi Province of China. It is featured by the charming natural scenery, rare selenium hot springs and centuries-old Zen culture. Mingyue Mountain consists of tens of mountains such as Taiping Mountain, Yujing Mountain, Lao Mountain and Yangshan. Since the highest peak looks like a semicircle, hence the name Mingyue Mountain which means bright moon in English. The Mingyue Mountain can be divided into five scenic areas and a resort. Tourists may view the waterfalls, sunrise, odd rocks, and precious plant and wild animals in these areas.
Highlight:
Tourists can't miss enjoying the hot springs here. The temperature of the hot springs is about 68 C - 72 C all year round. There are over 20 minerals which are beneficial to people's health from the springs. After a hard trip, it will be a great relaxation to enjoy the hot springs.
The Zen culture is also a great feature of Mount Mingyue. As long as the West Han Dynasty, the temples had already existed here and lots of people gathered here for worshipping. Many foreign shamans from India, Japan and Korea visited here. Hundreds of Zen towers of the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties have been discovered in this area.
Hot springs:
Wentang is the place for enjoying the hot springs. It is a small town near Mount Mingyue (16 km away). Many people recommend a hotel named Dikangjushanhuiliaoyangyuan. The cost is only 120 rmb for a standard room. This hotel is a little bit old but Wentang's best hot spring is close to it. You can get a discount for this hot spring if you live here.(50 rmb for a person) If you forget to bring your swimsuit, you can get one at a very low price here (Only 10-30 rmb). The opening hours for this hot spring is 10:00-22:30. The water temperature of this hot spring is about 40 C and you will be able to see the blue sky and beautiful mountains when enjoying the hot spring.
Tips:
(1). Your first step for your Mount Mingyue travel is watching the weather forecast. A lot of web sites can provide weather forecast service for your China travel.
(2). Medicine for the heart disease patients, just in case.
(3). Listen to your tour guide's advice if you have one.
(4). You'd better choose the telpher if you are not in a very good physical condition. Climbing this big mountain need too much energy.
(5). There is no hotels or hostels when climbing the Mount Mingyue. You can only find a place to live on the summit of this mountain. The conditon of these hostels are not very good. (Cost only 20 rmb for a bed) If you plan to visit Mount Mingyue during the holidays, you will need to make a reservation first.
(6). If you are from Nanchang, you can choose this route: Yichun-Yaoqian-Wentang-Mount Mingyue. If you are from Hunan, you can go this way: Yichunxichun-Shatian-Wentang-Mount Mingyue. When you reach the entrance of Mount Mingyue, you will see the telpher. The cost is 55 rmb for going up, 45 rmb for going down. There is a hilly road for Mount Mingyue but it is too dangerous for the tourists to drive. You can't drive your own car to the summit of Mount Mingyue without a permission.
(7). Mount Mingyue is very big and you'd better get a tour guide. If you don't like any travel agency, you can choose to visit here with several friends. Remember not to enter the undeveloped places, you will get lost easily in this big mountain.
(8). Don't put too many things to your bag if you plan to climb this mountain. The only thing you will need is water.
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Thailand Travel Doc - Part 02

The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. By the maritime boundary, the country is bordered to the southeast by Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, to the southwest by Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country's centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as "Krung Thep Mahanakorn," or, more colloquially, "Krung Thep." Thailand is considered to be the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513000 km² (198000 sq mi), and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The population consists 80% of Thais, 10% of Chinese, and 3% of Malay. The rest are minorities such as Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes. The country's official spoken and written language is Thai. Keywords: bbtv broadbandtv thailand southeast asia india buddhist bangkok thai bhumibol adulyadej travel tourism tourist vacation destination krung thep thais chinese theravada buddhism



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"The DMZ" Ristohannah's photos about Khe Sanh, Vietnam

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Khe Sanh, Vietnam by TravelPod blogger Ristohannah titled "The DMZ" Ristohannah's travel blog entry: "Like most visitors to Hue, we decided to book ourselves on a tour of the DMZ (that's DMZee in American), about 130km north of Hue. It was a 6am start from the hostel. The bus took a couple of hours to get to Dong Ha town, slap bang in the centre of Vietnam. When Vietnam was split into North and South during the war Dong Ha was the northernmost town in Southern Vietnam, and a strategically important US base. It was completely destroyed and today is just a fairly bland-looking roadside town with a big market. We stopped there briefly to pick up our tour guide then continued along Highway 9 towards the old Khe Sanh US marine base. On the way the guide pointed out various DMZ-related landmarks: The Rockpile: literally a very big craggy karst rock which used to have a flat top, was only accessible by helicopter, and was an important strategic lookout post/ artillery base for the US during the war. The Americans could see over the whole area from the top of the Rockpile, which made it a bit tricky for the Vietcong to get weapons etc to Khe Sanh without being noticed. They got round it however by using the many cemeteries in the area as a guise - they burned incense at tombs whilst hiding weapons in them and staged mock funerals, using the coffins to transport supplies. Clever. Dakrong Bridge & Ho Chi Minh Trail: about 16km ...



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Vietnam's Biggest Luxury Travel Operator Aims to Attract Luxury German Travelers

Vietnam welcomes annually 100.000 German tourists.The Vietnam tourism sector needs qualified workers and provides niche tourism products for this market according to tourism experts especially in certain keymarket like Germany.
"We expect good German traffic to Vietnam in 2011. Germany is among the top three from Europe, aided by a direct flight between Vietnam and Germany. There are activities in 2011 in both Vietnam and Germany in the frame of Vietnam Year in Germany and Germany Year in Vietnam. Vietnam is better known as a backpacker destination for German travelers, efforts are being made to promote Vietnam as a luxury destination and we attract upscale German-speaking travelers with niche tourism products. Our German speaking team is very competent to serve high end travelers," said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Company.
Luxury Travel, Vietnam's leading bespoke travel experience company, is highly experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers since 2004. Luxury Travel announced the addition of the native speaking german nationality of Jens Pickhan as its Senior Sales and Marketing Executive at its Hanoi Head Office.
Jens will be responsible for the development of German Department, oversea sales and marketing activities, sales and customer care with Luxury Travel's business partners in German speaking countries, seeking new business opportunities and coordinating the company's national marketing program.
"My study, experiences, passion, curiosity bring me to this beautiful country. I am eager to experience Vietnam and to work in Hanoi, a fascinating city which is rich in culture, and culinary. The Vietnamese are very friendly, open-minded and cordially. I am glad to join Luxury Travel Team in Hanoi and we make our best efforts in German Department to promote our special products and provide top notch services for our discerning travelers," said Jens Pickhan, a new sales and marketing executive at Luxury Travel Company.
"Jens is committed to the idea of luxury travel concept and market Vietnam as a luxe destination and promote our niche tourism products not only in Vietnam but also others Southeast Asia countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand," said Ha. Last year, the company served 10,000 satisfied around the world. Luxury Travel specializes in bespoke travel experiences for VIPs, small fits group led by expert tour guides to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand. All company operations are run by experienced, creative managers and guides. Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, the company maintains management offices in Indochina, Myanmar, Thailand and a representative office in France, in the U.S.
Luxury Travel takes part in many trades show in Europe and in the coming ITB Berlin, German. The company aims to increase the German tourist arrival in 2011 up to 30% in comparation to the last year. In 2012, Luxury Travel is targeting VND30 billions revenues for this market segment, and the revenue growth will stay at the two-digit level over the next five years and becomes a leading tour operator in Vietnam.
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Mekong Tourism Forum 2011 (Pakse, Laos) - HD Interview

In 2011 The Mekong Tourism Forum, or MTF as it is often referred to, will be held in Pakse, Laos, from 27 - 28 May 2011. In this HD video interview, filmed at the ASEAN Tourism Forum ATF 2011 in Phnom Penh, we ask Mason Florence about the event, what delegates that attend can expect, how the fam trips for agents and media will work, how the conference section will be cut up, who the speakers will be and much much more. See also: Movenpick Hotels in Thailand: Three New Projects - Interview with Roland G. Svensson: www.youtube.com Mekong Tourism Forum 2011 - Interview with Mason Florence: www.youtube.com Interview with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines: www.youtube.com Interview with Director General of Lao National Tourism Administration: www.youtube.com El Nido Resorts Interview with Mitzi S. Canafranca: www.youtube.com NagaWorld Cambodia Interview with Eric Chan MD - Indochina and VP Sales & Marketing: www.youtube.com Deluxe Room @ NAGAWORLD and fireworks from the ATF 2011 Opening ceremony: www.youtube.com A New Cambodian Boutique Hotel Company and Its Exciting Expansion Plans: www.youtube.com Why Phnom Penh? Why Should People Visit? - HD Interview: www.youtube.com Interview with the GM of the InterContinental Hotel in Phnom Penh: www.youtube.com Royal Suite @ InterContinental Phnom Penh: www.youtube.com Deluxe Room @ InterContinental Phnom Penh: www.youtube.com Superior Room @ Lebiz Hotel + Library in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: www.youtube.com The above HD videos ...



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LUANG PHOR NGERN 700 YEAR Ubon Ratchathani , A victorious Buddha of Paknam Boongsapang Village in Ubon Ratchathani Province.
12345(0 votes) Luang Phor Ngern, a victorious Buddha statue was discovered by Luang Phor Boonchan (Phramongkoldhamwat) at Wat Pa Phrapikanet, Ubon Ratchathani in 1974. Prior to the discovery, while the US Military was patrolling over Wat Pa Phrapikanet during the Vietnam War, an indescribable phenomenon occurred to the US troops.

It was said that a miraculous ray of light shined directly from the midst of deep forest toward the US force aircraft. To clear the area, troops were sent to reconnoiter the area; yet, nothing said to be found. The military was astonished with this myth until they departed. Such phenomenon among other various astounding events happened in the area of Wat Pa Phrapikanet usually on full moon days, said Luang Phor Boonchan. Afterwards, the army called "Creation Unit" came in to help developing all the war-destroyed areas in Pak Nam village. The village had been recovered along with a new school concrete building which appeared to be further advanced facilities at times. As the time went by, the unit grew accustomed to villagers also had great faith in Luang Phor Boonchan. Then they decided to follow Luang Phor Boonchan determination in building a new "Ubosot" (The Consecrated Convocation Hall) for people in this village. Shortly after, the army was ordered to leave the area; causing a halt to the "Ubosot" constructions. One night, Luang Phor Boonchan was dreaming that an ascetic came to request him to finish the "Ubosot" construction. However, Luang Phor Boonchan replied that there was no fund available. Then, the ascetic foretold a way to fundraise for the withheld construction.
Luang Phor Boonchan performed it accordingly, thereafter; the "Ubosot" was completed. Again, with the dreamseeing, Luang Phor Boonchan was told by the ascetic to return to Wat Pa Phrapikanet and to bring another holy object and to invite into property of Buddhism. In the dream, the ascetic said there would have been a tree taken down by a storm in the morning. The holy object lay beneath the leaves-end of the fallen tree. Luang Phor Boonchan prayed if what the dream were to be true, he wish the holy object to be found. After digging down about human-height deep, a stone box was found. Insides contained a perfect silver Buddha statue cushioned by white sand. Many Buddhists came to pay respects since then. Later on, the silver Buddha statue was relocated to "Vihara", a sermon hall at Wat Pak Nam, Ubon Ratchathani and was named "Luang Phor Ngern." The posture of "Luang Phor Ngearn" is in subduing evil style, with 10 inches wide and 18 inches high not including the pedestal (30 inches high including one.)

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Laos Vientiane Trip Day 2

Laos Vientiane Trip with my coworkers in December 2007



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"Laos" Dennis_david's photos about Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep by TravelPod blogger Dennis_david titled "Laos" Dennis_david's travel blog entry: "I have been working in Singapore for almost a year now and as my time in South East Asia wound to an end I had time for one final tour before returning to the United States. Not knowing when or if I would ever return to Asia I chose to travel to Laos, a country I knew little about. Along with Cambodia and of course Vietnam, Laos was one of the countries at the forefront of the Vietnam conflict or the American War as it is known there. During the War, Laos was effectively partitioned into four spheres of influence: the Chinese in the north, the Vietnamese along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the east, the Thais in western areas controlled by the US-backed Royal Lao Government, and the Khmer Rouge operating from parts of the south. Because of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Laos was subjected to saturation bombing by aerial raids launched from Thailand and from within Laos. Now finally at peace Laos is a relatively large country for its population of 6.5 million people. Luang Prabang and its surrounding area that I would be visiting has a population of 400000 though the city itself has quite a bit less. Situated at the convergence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, recent rains had turned the water the color of rust. It's a very green landscape, moderately mountainous that greets my small plane upon landing. After some ...



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From Thailand to Laos - A abbreviate video of my cruise to Vientiane.

I drive to the border and cross over to Laos in this short video. More information on Laos will be up on www.abettertrip.com ! Laos is an interesting place and a day trip was a bit too short to do real exploring. Actually by the time we cleared immigration, we lost a good portion of the day. Our hired-at-the-border tour guide driver only managed to take us to 3 of the 5 main stops they usually do. Next time I'll stay at least one or two nights and try to explore. I like to get some time and explore off the beaten path a little (but not off established trails! I'm no fan of land mine explosions!). Hotels in Vientienne: www.agoda.com Thank you so much for watching, rating & subscribing.



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