Laos

The most bombed country on the planet.



Vientiane’s Sparse Museums

After a full day visiting temples, we decided to change things up with a Museum Day, venturing out to the outskirts of Vientiane to dig deeper into Laos’ history. We wouldn’t just learn the general history, but the history they choose to tell.

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Ho Phrakeo Museum, Vientiane

Once a temple that housed the famed Emerald Buddha, Ho Phrakeo carries the weight of centuries in its walls. Originally built in the 16th century, the temple was ransacked by the Siamese in the 18th century. The Emerald Buddha was taken to Bangkok, where it resides to this day.

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Vientiane City Pillar Shrine

Sometimes, while wandering a city, you stumble upon something that draws you in. Something unassuming, yet somehow meaningful. That’s what happened to us in Vientiane, while walking between two temples. A strange coincidence led to me learning a small story about the city’s history.

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