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Re: 3 Weeks laos - Itinerary help

by AusPat 15 January 2012

There is more to northern Laos than Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, although Luang Prabang is charming but getting a bit touristy these…
RE: Chang mai to Laos

by wanderingstraycat 23 March 2011

#3: +DrTravellor interesting route you have given and sounds slighlty less chaotic than slow boat to L. Prabang.+ +Is the route you sugg…
RE: visa on arrival for US citizens?

by choudoufu 22 March 2011

http://www.tourismlaos.org/web/show_content.php?contID=10 It is also possible to obtain a Visa-on-Arrival at the following international…
RE: Mekong or Nam Ou ? Vieng Phouka or Muang Long ?

by Asiatraveller 21 December 2010

Hi Savignac, I am also planning a visit since last year and everytime I have some problem at work.I also have 15 days and am curious to…
Re: Crossing into China from laos

by nslv 22 April 2010

Phongsoli the province, right? The crossing is actually in Luang Nam Tha province on the Lao side. And yes, it is open to foreigners.…
Northern Laos - NOT TO MISS places/advices

by Asiatraveller 11 January 2010

Hi all South East Asia lovers, I am planning to visit Loas. I chose the northern part in Apr/May to avoid rain and heat. I went through…
RE: Itinerary Advice/Comments Wanted - Laos

by Josh69 20 December 2009

I feel the time at Ban Na is a bit rushed. Wouldn't it be better to arrange the visa renewal by sending your passport from Ban Na and…
Itinerary Advice/Comments Wanted - Laos

by brothbart 18 December 2009

Please send me any comments/suggestions for a trip I will be taking. DAY 145. Nongkhai to Vientiane to Ban Na Volunteer LAOS (30-60)…
Re: Best Trekking in Laos??

by somsai 24 October 2009

The only national park that treks venture into at all is the Nam Ha NPA up in Luang Namtha Province, and even most treks don't actually…
Worthy detours from the general backpacker trail in northern Laos

by saxomophone11 06 April 2009

I plan to fly into Vientiane on about 17 July and spend *three weeks* travelling through Northern Laos (alone), ending at the border crossin…
RE: ATM withdrawal - US dollars ???

by saxomophone11 20 January 2009

700 000 kip as the maximum withdrawal (apart from Vientiane). Taht's about $120 Aus dollars for me. I'm travelling Northern Laos for…
RE: more questions on Laos, simple ones

by somsai 09 December 2008

I too looked for beans, a couple years a go I spent a few months hanging around and so had a place to roast, but I couldn't find any in…
Re: Best Time to Travel To Laos - weatherwise

by Emile0867 11 June 2008

Hello Yes, of course if you afraid rain or hot, the best is between Nov-Feb. However, to me all seasons are good to visit. For instance,…
In Isolated Hills of Asia, New Roads to Speed Trade

by somsai 01 April 2008

[slide show|http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/03/31/world/20080331LAOS_index.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink] and also [From…
RE: Muang Sing weather plus

by rowbare 28 January 2008

Located just 11 kms from China in Luang Namtha Province, Muang sing is located in a valley with the valley floor at about 650 meters above…
Last tree in Luang Namtha scheduled to be cut next week

by somsai 19 December 2007

[Asia Times|http://atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/IL19Cb01.html] Long article looking at the whole rubber plantation thing from many…
Re: Trekking from Luang Phabang or Luang Nam Tha

by hbwalke1 07 December 2007

I have the same dilemma - how did going to Louang Namtha work out?
Laos Visa Info

by Anonymous 18 September 2007

Hi, i just emailed the Laos embassy in Australia asking about Visas...they sent me back a visa application form and a list of places which…
Nong Khiaw / Muang Ngoi Neua to Luang Nam Tha Province

by maddognomad 07 June 2007
Nong Khiaw / Muang Ngoi Neua to Luang Nam Tha Province

by tools4fools 07 June 2007

If you got a lot of rain Muang Ngoi-Nong Khiaw-Pak Mong-Udom Xay-LNT might the the better route as recommended by straycat. Leave it up…
Nong Khiaw / Muang Ngoi Neua to Luang Nam Tha Province

by wanderingstraycat 07 June 2007

www.ecotourismlaos.com --> maps section has good colour maps of Lao. take a look & you'll figure out the sections that can(not) be…
Nam Tha River Cruise - Laos

by willyb 22 July 2005

Pippacripps, I think that you forgot to mention how you threatened the boatman with a knife.

If you really want to make a change…