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334<br />
Language<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 321<br />
Khmer, 325–327<br />
Lao, 327–330<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 323<br />
Lao Bowling Centre<br />
(Vientiane), 234<br />
Lao Buddha Shop (Luang<br />
Prabang), 284<br />
Lao Issara (Day <strong>of</strong> the Free<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>), 194<br />
Lao National Day, 194<br />
Lao National Museum<br />
(Vientiane), 228, 230<br />
Lao National <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
(Vientiane), 239<br />
Lao New Year (Boun Pi Mai),<br />
193<br />
Laundry (Siem Reap),<br />
128–129<br />
Le Lezard Bleu (Phnom<br />
Penh), 87<br />
Les Artisans Lao (Vientiane),<br />
237<br />
L’Etranger Books & Tea<br />
(Luang Prabang), 283<br />
Liberation Day<br />
(<strong>Cambodia</strong>), 30<br />
Linga (Siem Reap), 129<br />
Lockjaw (tetanus), 41<br />
Love Orange Club (Phnom<br />
Penh), 89<br />
Luang Prabang, 252–286<br />
accommodations, 258–264<br />
ATMs, 284<br />
attractions, 270–282<br />
banks and currency<br />
exchange, 285<br />
bicycle and motorcycle<br />
rentals, 285<br />
business hours, 285<br />
climate, 285<br />
doctors and hospitals, 285<br />
getting around, 257–258<br />
Internet access, 285<br />
nightlife, 286<br />
organized tours, 281–282<br />
orientation, 254–255<br />
post <strong>of</strong>fice, 286<br />
restaurants, 264–282<br />
road journey from Vang<br />
Vieng to, 251<br />
shopping, 283<br />
side trip to the Nam Ou<br />
River, 286<br />
snacks and cafes, 269–270<br />
street names, 258<br />
telephone, 286<br />
tourism information, 286<br />
traveling to, 255–257<br />
visitor information and<br />
tours, 258<br />
walking tour, 279–280<br />
Luang Pra-bang, 3<br />
Luang Say Cruises (Luang<br />
Prabang), 257<br />
Luang Say Mekong Cruise<br />
(Luang Prabang), 282<br />
Lucky! Lucky! (Phnom<br />
Penh), 62<br />
Lucky Market (Phnom<br />
Penh), 88<br />
Lumkut Lake, 150<br />
Lunar 36 (Vientiane), 238<br />
Mahaxai, 306<br />
Mahaxai Caves and the<br />
Khammouane Protected<br />
Area (near Tha Khek), 306<br />
Mail, 321–323<br />
Make Merit (Tak Bat; Luang<br />
Prabang), 275<br />
Malaria, 40–41, 202<br />
Martini Lounge (Vientiane),<br />
238<br />
Massage and sauna. See also<br />
Spas<br />
Huay Xai, 290<br />
Phnom Penh, 85–86<br />
Vientiane, 234<br />
Meak Bochea Day (Magha<br />
Puja Day; <strong>Cambodia</strong>), 30<br />
Medical requirements for<br />
entry<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 32<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 195–196<br />
Meditation, Vientiane, 234<br />
Meta House (Phnom<br />
Penh), 91<br />
Minefields, <strong>Cambodia</strong>, 136<br />
Miss Wong (Siem Reap), 128<br />
M’lop Tapang Gift Shop<br />
(Sihanoukville), 163<br />
Molly Malone’s (Siem Reap),<br />
129<br />
Mondulkiri, 151<br />
Money and costs<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 37–38<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 201<br />
Monkey Bar (Don Det), 319<br />
Monument Books, 89, 127,<br />
235, 283<br />
Morning Market (Talat Sao;<br />
Vientiane), 232, 236<br />
Motorcycle taxis,<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 36<br />
Motorcycle travel<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 35–36<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 199–201<br />
Muang Kham, hot springs at,<br />
296<br />
Muang Khoun, 296<br />
Muang Ngoi Neua, 287<br />
Muangsua Hotel (Luang<br />
Prabang), 286<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Tribes<br />
(Phongsali), 288<br />
Music, 23, 187–188<br />
Naga Creations (Luang<br />
Prabang), 284<br />
Nam Ou River, 3, 286<br />
National Museum (Phnom<br />
Penh), 82<br />
Neak Krorhorm Travel and<br />
Tours (Siem Reap), 126<br />
New Market (Siem Reap), 128<br />
Newspapers and magazines<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 322<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 323–324<br />
New Year<br />
Chinese<br />
<strong>Cambodia</strong>, 30<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 193<br />
Hmong (<strong>Laos</strong>), 194<br />
Khmer, 30<br />
Khmer New Year (Chaul<br />
Chhnam Thmey), 30<br />
Lao (Boun Pi Mai), 193<br />
Vietnamese (<strong>Laos</strong>), 193<br />
New Year’s Day<br />
International<br />
(<strong>Cambodia</strong>), 30<br />
<strong>Laos</strong>, 193<br />
<strong>The</strong> Night Market (Luang<br />
Prabang), 283<br />
Nong Kiaow, 3, 286–287<br />
November Water Festival<br />
(<strong>Cambodia</strong>), 31<br />
Oasis Resort, 48<br />
Ochheuteal, 153<br />
Ochheuteal Beach, 152, 163<br />
OckPopTok (Luang Prabang),<br />
284<br />
On the Rock (Vientiane), 238<br />
OSMOSE, 123<br />
Osmose, Siem Reap, 125<br />
Oudong, 87<br />
Out Adventures, 43, 204<br />
Overseas Adventure Travel,<br />
44, 204<br />
Paddy’s Sports Center<br />
(Phnom Penh), 85<br />
Pakbeng, 291–292
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