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Peter Alexander’s digital scrapbookWelcome to the ‘Realm of a Million Elephants’ -- The land of Laos: Affordable and undiscovered
  Lost and found in Laos
Image: That Luang Stuppa in Vientiane, Laos
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The land of Laos: Affordable and undiscovered
Want to get off the beaten path? More and more savvy travelers are heading to this small Southeast Asian country. TODAY travel editor Peter Greenberg offers a glimpse.
Cicadas for dinner? When in Laos ...
A digital scrapbook of Laos
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  Vientiane is historic and exotic
  How Lauer got to Laos
  Inside a Buddhist temple
  Along the Mekong River
  Sampling the food of Laos
  Colorful silks of Laos
  Music and lore of Laos
  Exploring pop culture of Laos
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  Where in the World: 2008
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Day 1: Buenos Aires
On the first leg of his global adventure, Matt visits a city known for steaks, wine, the tango and more ...
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Matt jumps the pond to the city of bikes, red lights ... and tulips.
Image: Matt Lauer in Laos
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Day 3: Laos
Matt's third stop on his adventure takes him to Southeast Asia, to the the landlocked Communist country of Laos.
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Day 4: Istanbul
For the best of both the East and West, Matt heads to Istanbul on the fourth leg of his journey.
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Day 5: Seychelles
Matt finishes his adventure in an island paradise known for eco-tourism
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