A Sunset

Lazy Little Island

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February 25th 2007
After crossing the Mekong in the early morning, we made our way south and again partially traversed the river to the island of Don Det. Only one of the 4000 islands scattered throughout the Mekong, Don Det is quite a special little place. Only recently has it become a tourist destination, and we didn't have trouble locating a very chilling guesthouse on the riverfront for only $2.50 per bungalow. ... read more

Asia » Laos » South » Si Phan Don

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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