School kids cross the old train bridge to Don Det (island)
Aside from river tubing in Vang Vieng, I didn't know what Laos would hold for me. Crossing over from Cambodia, I quickly found myself on Don Det, one of the better “developed” islands situated in the midst of the Mekong River in southern Laos. Life was slow, very slow. Sip a beer, talk with other travelers, watch the muddy water wash by, and maybe go for a walk.
When it came time to move onward with my new Parisian friends, we headed further north to check out an old temple complex, Wat Phu.
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
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Sunday 1st of January 2012
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Dave
Monday 1st of March 2010
It's seriously the most relaxed country I've ever visited. Even the capital reflects the slower pace of life.
Dave
Monday 1st of March 2010
It's seriously the most relaxed country I've ever visited. Even the capital reflects the slower pace of life.
backpacking-travel-guide
Sunday 28th of February 2010
I really enjoyed the part about life being "slow, very slow". It makes New York look like the circus it really is! Thanks, man for the post. (posted by Tiffany of OTP)
GlobalButterfly
Saturday 27th of February 2010
This is a really powerful photo!!! I'm dying to get to that part of the world.