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OCT-DEC 1993	The Puzzle of Phou Khao Khouai. The place is not in the guidebooks yet. But Phou Khao Khouai will officially open to tourists in January. Cruising the Mighty Mekong. Sailing north or south on the Mekong can be difficult yet fascinating experience. Ancient Kilns Yield 500-year-old Pottery. A Lao-Australian initiative has uncovered ancient kilns that have added a new chapter to Laotian history. Ho Phra Keo: Treasure-in-Art. The ancient site of Ho Phra Keo is known for its intrinsic value in art and architecture. Old and New Lao Designs for a Modern Home. Concealed in the hidden recesses of the back streets stand many of Vientiane’s most beautiful homes. Currency and Banking. A brief introduction to Lao currency and banking.
JUL-SEP 1993	Vientiane Markets. Vientiane’s markets, or talats, are the city’s hidden attractions. Andrew Nette explores. The Lolo of the Far North of Laos. Houmpanh Rattanavong went north of Laos to meet a particularly interesting ethnic group, the Lolos. Biking Through Vientiane. Biking is a great way to see a city. Nancy Swing takes you around the Laotian capital on a bicycle. Bangkok. Sushil Soni ventured into Bangkok and found it charming as well as fascinating.
APR-JUN 1993	The Seal of Friendship. The Friendship Bridge is being constructed to link Laos with Thailand. Billie Hay tells about it. The Fabulous Fabrics of Laos. Nancy Swing discovers weavers producing glorious silks and cottons in Laos. The High Road or the Low Road. James Michener ventures deep into Laos to examine the country’s tourism potential. Luang Prabang – Mists & Mystery, Religion & Tradition. Jakob Rouilard takes you to the cryptic Shangri-La .