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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]
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] Blog: Don Det - Siphadon (4000 Islands)
Date: July 25th 2009
We set out from Pakse to visit the 4000 islands. A group of islands that appear as the Mekong fans out on Laos' southern border and into Cambodia. We had heard many reports of how laid back and beautiful these river islands were and although there were no beaches to speak of we were looking forward to being lazy in a hammock for a few days in the sun. The rain we had on the first day really ... read more
Date: July 25th 2009
We set out from Pakse to visit the 4000 islands. A group of islands that appear as the Mekong fans out on Laos' southern border and into Cambodia. We had heard many reports of how laid back and beautiful these river islands were and although there were no beaches to speak of we were looking forward to being lazy in a hammock for a few days in the sun. The rain we had on the first day really ... read more
