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   <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:43:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Baci - the prepartation of the marigold pyramid or Pha Khuan</title>
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    <description>Made of banana leaves, the Pha Khuan is a central handmade marigold pyramid which is a key centerpiece at every baci in Laos</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:43:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Culture</title>
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    <description>Laos Culture is rich which related to Theravada Buddhism with influences extending from lifestyle to art and architecture, as goes with alms giving every morning upon sunrise</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Baci - Laos national custom</title>
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    <description>Baci or sou khuan is specific ceremony in Laos. It involves the tying of white cotton strings around persons&#39; wrists and the prayer saying and well wishing for the person that the baci is intended for</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:44:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Wedding - an insight on Lao traditions and customs</title>
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    <description>A traditional Laos wedding is usually held at the bride&#39;s family home which involves a Baci ceremony. Close friends and relatives are invited to join the ceremony and the reception party at the end of the ceremony</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:24:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Population</title>
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    <description>latest information about Laos population including population dispersion, poulation density and the well being of the Lao population</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:32:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Contact Us</title>
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    <description>Here is a contact us (me) page. Have a comment, idea, question, or concern? Feel free to leave me a message. I&#39;d love to hear from you!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:11:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Climate, Climate and Weather in Laos</title>
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    <description>What the weather is like in Laos? Learn about Laos Climate and Weather before you go so you know what to expect and you make informed decision and can prepare the right clothing for your trip to Laos</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:59:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Boun Khao Phansa - A three month &quot;rains retreat&quot;</title>
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    <description>Boun Khao Phansa marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent. A traditional three month rains retreat from early July to early October, during which Buddhist monks are expected to stay in their own temple to study the Buddha&#39;s teaching</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Capital - Vientiane, the capital of Laos</title>
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    <description>Laos capital or the Capital of Laos (Vientiane), is a small, relaxed city and has more of a small town feel than that of a capital. It is stretched out on the north-eastern bank of a bend in the Mekong River</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos border crossing points and other ports entry</title>
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    <description>Crossing Laos border? Learn where Laos border crossing points are, which ones issue visa on arrival and which ones don&#39;t</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos blog - laos-guide-999.com</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:05:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lao New Year celebration</title>
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    <description>Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao), takes place in mid April every year, is the liveliest holiday of the year and one that everyone looks forward to, as it is a time when many people visit their families all over the country</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:04:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lao History</title>
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    <description>Lao history is conventionally traced to the establishment of the kingdom of Lan Xang by King Fa Ngum in 1353</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:03:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lao Festivals - Lao New Year, Boat race festival, Rocket festival...</title>
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    <description>See this Lao festivals page to discover the land of festivals and celebrations. The Lao people love any excuse to have a party or family get together, but while they are all celebrated with enthusiasm, the majority of these festivals are based in the Buddhist faith</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:02:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Hmong New Year celebration</title>
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    <description>Discover one of many festivals celebrate in this culture rich country, Laos. Historically, the Hmong New Year celebration was created to give thanks to ancestors and spirits as well as to welcome in a new beginning</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lao History</title>
    <link>http://www.laos-guide-999.com/history-of-Laos.html</link>
    <description>Lao history is conventionally traced to the establishment of the kingdom of Lan Xang by King Fa Ngum in 1353</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:59:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>From China by Road and Water</title>
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    <description>All information you need for getting to Laos from China by road or water including China-Laos border crossing and  available transportation</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:50:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Flights to Laos from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China</title>
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    <description>All available flights to Laos from its neighboring countries with details on flight schedules and prices provided as a source of info to estimate your travel cost and plan your trip ahead effectively</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:42:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Flights from Thailand to Laos - Flights information, price and schedules of Laos flights from various places in Thailand</title>
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    <description>Find Cheap Flights from Thailand - All information you need about your connecting flights to Laos from Thailand by Thai Airways international, Laos Airlines, and Bangkok Airways</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:40:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Cheap Flights to Laos from Malaysia by AirAsia</title>
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    <description>Getting to Laos from Malaysia is easy and cheap. AirAsia Malaysia provides cheap flights to Laos from Kuala Lumpur, it flies several time a week direct between Malaysia and Laos</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:29:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Boun Awk Phansa - The end of Buddhist Lent&quot;</title>
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    <description>Boun Awk Phansa marks the end of Buddhist Lent. It&#39;s a day of many celebrations which occurs some time in October which falls on the 15th day of the 11th month of the lunar calendar</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:04:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Border Crossing Procedures at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge #1</title>
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    <description>Detailed information about border crossing includes steps to cross Laos border to/from Thailand includes departure/arrival procedures either by bus or private car</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>About Laos - Background information on Laos</title>
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    <description>This provides a brief background information about Laos</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:01:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Pha That Luang and That Luang Festival or Boun That Luang</title>
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    <description>The Golden Stupa or Pha That Luang is the national symbol and most important religious monument in Laos and Vientiane&#39;s most important Buddhist festival is Boun That Luang. The That Luang festival is held over three days during the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (November, but sometimes October)</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Visa On Arrival - Tourist Visa for Laos issued at ports of entry, good for 30 days</title>
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    <description>Tourist Visa for Laos - Get it from Lao embassies or on arrival, Visa on Arrival, at Laos International airports or at Laos border crossing points. How to get it, what you can or can&#39;t do with the visas</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:52:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>A Guide to Laos - The Hidden Gem of South East Asia</title>
    <link>http://www.laos-guide-999.com/index.html</link>
    <description>A Guide to Travel and living in Laos, everything you could want to know about Laos, accommodation, transportation, restaurants and things to do and see and more</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:13:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lao History</title>
    <link>http://www.laos-guide-999.com/laos-history.html</link>
    <description>Lao history is conventionally traced to the establishment of the kingdom of Lan Xang by King Fa Ngum in 1353</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:12:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Visa - Tourist visa, Business visa, Visit visa, Transit visa, Diplomatic visa, Official visa, and Courtesy visa for Lao PDR</title>
    <link>http://www.laos-guide-999.com/laos-visa.html</link>
    <description>Different types of Laos visa, price list for all nationals, which nationals need or not need a Laos visa to get to the country, and how and where to get it</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tourist Visa - 30 days renewable visa available from Laos embassies abroad and Laos ports of entry</title>
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    <description>Tourist Visa for Laos - Get it from Lao embassies or on arrival, Visa on Arrival, at Laos International airports or at Laos border crossing points. How to get it, what you can or can&#39;t do with the visas</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:59:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tourist Visa - 30 days renewable visa available from Laos embassies abroad and Laos ports of entry</title>
    <link>http://www.laos-guide-999.com/tourist-visa-for-laos.html</link>
    <description>Tourist Visa for Laos - Get it from Lao embassies or on arrival, Visa on Arrival, at Laos International airports or at Laos border crossing points. How to get it, what you can or can&#39;t do with the visas</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:27:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Rocket Festival - Boun Bangfai</title>
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    <description>Rocket festival, is one of many Lao festivals, held in the sixth Lunar month which is believed to bring the rains so that rice planting can begin</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:04:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos map - Map of Laos and its attractions places</title>
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    <description>Laos Map is here to ease your Laos discovery journey. Overview of the country and some significant places</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Currency, Lao Kip (LAK) exchange rates, Credit cards, ATMs, Travellers&#39; cheques, Western Union and MoneyGram</title>
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    <description>Laos currency, see what your money worth in Lao Kip plus Lao ATMs, credit cards, and travellers&#39; cheques use in Laos</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 03:12:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Map of Vientiane</title>
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    <description>Map of Vientiane, the capital of Laos with key tourist attactions marked with facilities that enable you to find places, zoom in or out and</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 02:13:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Laos Food - An introduction to Lao Food</title>
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    <description>Laos food is distinct from other Asia food although it is influenced by its neighbours and by French that once controled Loas</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is RSS?</title>
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