Calm Night in Don Det

Earlier in the day, the wind picked up making the river look like a dusty desert with a palm tree mirage in the distance. A rough storm seemed inevitable. I was waiting for the flying cows, water buffalo, pigs (three different ones), and Toto to whip by.

I'm a Millionaire! I'm Rich! I'm Rich!

July 3rd 2008
While I typically set high goals for myself, I didn't think I would achieve this specific milestone while being an unemployed traveler in Laos. Who am I? Midas? Morgan? Maecenas? Well, actually none of them. The only reason it happened is because I was in Laos AND I was only a millionaire in their currency, the kip. Not so impressive as the exchange rate is about $1 for 8,700 kip so for $11 ... read more

Asia » Laos

Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more

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