Featured Xiangkhoang Stories
Bomb-laden Paradise
Emmanuelle Soichet - esoichet [407]
The exchange is brisk: a hastily counted roll of pristine golden notes passes into the hands of Boun Yong, a retired irrigation builder, while a makeshift team from the Mines Advisory Group loads five...
Destinations:
Laos |
Xiangkhoang
Topics:
Travel |
Women & Travel |
War & Conflict
The Field of Bombs
Ian Douglas - idouglas [705]
The trip began with a grim portent. Even while we were waiting on the tarmac of Laos International (ho-ho) airport I had a hint of what was to come. The small Lao Aviation plane had already finished...
Destinations:
Laos |
Xiangkhoang
Topics:
Travel |
Adventure |
20th Century History |
War & Conflict
The Field of Bombs - Part 2
Ian Douglas - idouglas [705]
Clumsy croissants and sweet coffee awaited me outside my cabin in the morning. After a late boozy night, Lao style, they were most welcome. The coffee appeared black at first glance, but vigorous...
