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  1. skovklinten avatar

    Re: If you could go anywhere for 6 mos. with 2 kids, where would you go?

    by skovklinten 31 May 2012

    Lucky you. 6 months of travel with your kids sounds so nice. We have two boys (now age 8 and 12) and we have been backpacking with them…

  2. Chloe_Africa avatar

    RE: South east July

    by Chloe_Africa 31 May 2012

    I will be in South East Asia at the same time as you.! Will be heading from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang then onwards to Vang Vieng down…

  3. Hacky avatar

    RE: Where can I find ant egg soup in Luang Prabang?

    by Hacky 31 May 2012

    Do you mean ant eggs omelet?

  4. vinnnn avatar

    RE: Luang Prabang weather?

    by vinnnn 30 May 2012

    We were there two weeks ago and there was a bit of rain. Not much and it didn't last too long. Overall, it was quite pleasant and cooled…

  5. AusPat avatar

    Re: Luang Prabang weather?

    by AusPat 30 May 2012

    It's been raining off and on in Vientiane the last month or so,, at times heavily. Luang Prabang would be the same.

  6. rockyp44 avatar

    RE: Luang Prabang weather?

    by rockyp44 30 May 2012

    Bruce3404--are you there now?

  7. xray avatar

    RE: Luang Prabang weather?

    by xray 30 May 2012

    We are heading that way next couple of weeks,got a couple of large ponchos,not too concerned about rain,what gets wet,gets dry,eventually.…

  8. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Luang Prabang weather?

    by Captain_Bob 30 May 2012

    May-Oct is the wet half of the year, could rain on any given day (or not). Want to know exactly when and how much? Wait and see.

  9. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Vietnam visa question

    by Captain_Bob 30 May 2012

    You can also get a Vietnam visa in Phnom Penh (Vietmanese embassy) or Sihanoukville (consulate) in Cambodia, or Luang Prabang (consulate)…

  10. bruce3404 avatar

    RE: Luang Prabang weather?

    by bruce3404 30 May 2012

    At the moment, it is raining. http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/LA/Luang-Prabang.html

  11. RunningDog avatar

    RE: Dien Bien Phu Currency Exchange

    by RunningDog 30 May 2012

    The damage to the forests is that to which I refer. All houses are wood. All wood bins full of cut wood for cooking. Slash and burn…

  12. rockyp44 avatar

    Luang Prabang weather?

    by rockyp44 30 May 2012

    Is it raining in Luang Prabang? How often and how hard? What are the high and low temperatures? See this post: Current road conditions…

  13. rockyp44 avatar

    Luang Prabang weather?

    by rockyp44 30 May 2012

    Is it raining in Luang Prabang? How often and how hard? What are the high and low temperatures? See this post: Current road conditions…

  14. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by wanderingstraycat 29 May 2012

    #4: +Re elephants I would be a bit wary as some are not treated well.+ agree. OP: +Jul 19 bus to Chiang Rai - should we skip this ro…

  15. AusPat avatar

    Re: Where can I find ant egg soup in Luang Prabang?

    by AusPat 29 May 2012

    Been reading Natacha Du Pont de Bie's book have you?

  16. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Where to from Chiang Mai? looking for cheap/good/interesting places

    by Captain_Bob 29 May 2012

    Bus is faster, train is for the journey itself (don't count on arriving on Swiss time). There will come a day when we'll miss those clunky…

  17. dude_Copronymus avatar

    RE: Where can I find ant egg soup in Luang Prabang?

    by dude_Copronymus 29 May 2012

    Well they would have the fixins at the markets, BUT, the hot season, the end of the hot season and the first rains is when you get swarms…

  18. ladydiabolical avatar

    Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by ladydiabolical 28 May 2012

    Please give suggestions on upcoming itinerary. We have 1 month. Because we have such short time, should I book all flights now? Who…

  19. robertocusato avatar

    Where can I find ant egg soup in Luang Prabang?

    by robertocusato 28 May 2012

    Hi there, does anyone have any idea of where I can find ant egg soup in LP? Or Vientiane? Really looking forward to try it!!

  20. demulin avatar

    Current road conditions in central & northern Laos - May 2012

    by demulin 28 May 2012

    Current road conditions in central and northern Laos as of May 28, 2012: Vientiene to Vang Vieng - roads are pretty bumpy and in fair…

  21. cltnative avatar

    Re: 3 Guys - 10 weeks - India and SE Asia - Budget / Itinerary Advice

    by cltnative 27 May 2012

    To the Wolfpackers, I just recently came back from India for 6 weeks and SE Asia for 3+months. Here is what I'd recommend based only…

  22. ribblerat avatar

    RE: Travel from Vientiane to Hanoi

    by ribblerat 27 May 2012

    Did it from Luang Prabang about five years ago , took the best part of 19 hours just to get to Xam Nuea had to over night there and then…

  23. Noelyk2 avatar

    Chinese visa in Vientine, Laos

    by Noelyk2 26 May 2012

    Hi, ive been trying to find out about getting a visa in Vientiane but i cant find any reliable information online. I have gone into trave…

  24. tomatron84 avatar

    Travel from Vientiane to Hanoi

    by tomatron84 26 May 2012

    Hi Travellers!! I am currently travelling through SEA and heading to Laos tomorrow from Thailand (Via Chiang Khong to Huay Xai). Thinking…

  25. LindsayB25 avatar

    SE Asia Budget & Itinery

    by LindsayB25 26 May 2012

    Hey, Myself and my boyfriend are planning a 7 week trip to SE Asia in August, planning on visiting Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and Vietnam…

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