Sunset viewed from Don Det, 4,000 Islands
The 4,000 islands at the southern tip of Laos on the Mekong are known for sucking travelers in and holding them far longer than they’d anticipated. The easy lifestyle, good food, and gorgeous sunsets account for this, as well as the beautiful scenery and friendly locals (both Lao and expat). I spent nearly a week here, enjoying some long walks on Don Det and Don Khon as well as fishing and kayaking trips. There are some impressive waterfalls in the area, too.
The biggest attraction, though, is probably the sunsets. Every night I saw colors that are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, even rivaling Iceland’s summer sky. Grabbing a hammock in front of a bungalow on the sunset side of Don Det, lemonade in hand, was the best part of my day.
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- A local man thatching a roof on Don Khon
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- A quiet beach on Don Khon, 4000 Islands
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- A boat on Don Det
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- Baby buffalo admiring the Mekong from Don Det
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- Some birds hitching a free ride on Don Khon
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- Our fishing guide dropping anchor
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- The only fish caught on our expedition, which we threw back
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- Florian hanging out, waiting for some fish to bite
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- The widest waterfalls in Southeast Asia, Khone Phapheng
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