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The Last Gasp of Resistance

The Last Gasp of Resistance

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Aug 20, 2007
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Photo: General Vang Pao c. 1960

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Today, the streets of Vientiane and Luang Prabang are alive with cafes and shops that hark back to the days when Laos was a stop on the so-called hippie trail. The landlocked country, still a mysterious destination for westerners, is teaming with tourists drawn by a combination of inexpensive travel and exotic culture. Ex…

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