our $2 shack

August 25th 2009
We arrived in Don Det around noon with a group of backpackers. Sarah and I chose one of the first guesthouses we saw, only 20 000 kip ($2 CND) a night. It closely resembled a garden shed, but was conveniently situated along the Mekong with two hammocks on the porch. After putting our bags down we continued on with the group to a bakery, owned and operated by a Western Australian man. Sarah and I w ... read more

Asia » Laos » South » Don Det

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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Southeast Asian Adventures

The Sarah

With graduation behind us, and the current "tough economic times", Sarah and I have decided to take cover in Southeast Asia. Beginning with a short visit to Singapore to stay with Shove's Dad, we will start our adventure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. From Peninsular Malaysia we will travel to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. After a short three month stint, we will then return to Singapore to recharge before heading off to Indonesia and the Philippines. We will try to keep you updated as frequently as possible and hope to hear from you all as well. Keep in touch!... full info

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