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  1. endmolloy avatar

    Re: 1 week northern laos

    by endmolloy 26 May 2012

    We don't really have an itenery so open to any suggestions we are spending 1 week between huay xai and LP. We are currently Thinking about…

  2. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Laos In two weeks

    by Herbie47 17 May 2012

    2 weeks is not really enough time for Laos. You can do the usual tourist thing, LP to VV TO VTE. If you want to go trekking you can go…

  3. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Laos In two weeks

    by Captain_Bob 17 May 2012

    I would just stick with Laos for a two week trip. Where to go depends a bit on where you're entering/exiting the country (north Thailand,…

  4. tswierts avatar

    Re: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by tswierts 07 May 2012

    Hi, I have a friend who visited Nong Khiaw on my seuggestion and he contacted this Mr Mang. Turns out he has a new guesthouse now.…

  5. pdxteresa avatar

    Re: 6 days in Laos

    by pdxteresa 03 May 2012

    I spent two weeks in Laos this March, and we opted to skip Ventiane and Vang Veng altogether. I'd rather enjoy a few places than spend…

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    Re: Laos with a 12 year old and a 7 year old

    by skovklinten 25 April 2012

    Laos is a beatiful country to travel with kids. We went last year for 3 weeks as part of a bigger trip with our then 6 and 10 years boys.…

  7. d_stm avatar

    RE: Laos-Vietnam Itinerary

    by d_stm 23 April 2012

    Hey, the ride from Hanoi from Phonsavanh took 14-16 hours, including 2 hours waiting for the border to open (nightbus). It continues…

  8. Cheese_Monkey avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by Cheese_Monkey 14 April 2012

    I'll post up my travel notes in a separate post Cash wouldn't of been a problem if we had any at all. We've been going 8 months now and…

  9. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by wanderingstraycat 11 April 2012

    back in Dec 2009 MK also had a branch of the Agricultural Promotion Bank that would do foreign exchange. #18: which GH did you stay at…

  10. StillWithUs avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by StillWithUs 11 April 2012

    There is a Lao Development Bank in MK that can facilitate changing dollars, euros, dong, etc, as well as traveler's checks (not too bad…

  11. Cheese_Monkey avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by Cheese_Monkey 10 April 2012

    Recently stayed one night in Muang Khua. Awesome place, beautiful, relaxed. Ferry was a bit noisy though! Really wish we could of stayed…

  12. Aisatsana avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by Aisatsana 01 April 2012

    Thanks for the reccommendation for Mr Mang, I am going to be in Nong Khiaw towards the end of May and am planning on doing some trekking.…

  13. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Boat to Luang Prabang

    by wanderingstraycat 29 March 2012

    #11: thanks. that per person cost is if there are enough people to share a boat. +We were in Nong Khiaw this morning and there were MANY…

  14. mlface avatar

    RE: Laos, Cambodia (+Hanoi?)

    by mlface 21 March 2012

    Thanks Herbie! I did realise that I was going in the hottest month however I just really need to get myself overseas ASAP so I can get…

  15. Whyso avatar

    Nong Khiaw ATM and guesthouse

    by Whyso 18 March 2012

    Hey According to wikitravel NK just got an ATM. Anyone who can confirm this? And anyone have updated tip on places to stay in NK and…

  16. wendycraig avatar

    RE: Would love some Laos ideas

    by wendycraig 13 March 2012

    We have been to Nth Vietnam Twice, and now Laos 3times, After all that. we plan for our next trip to enter Loas Via Sapa, Tray Trang,…

  17. stacky avatar

    RE: Cycling through Laos

    by stacky 11 March 2012

    Lao is a superb country for cycle-touring; I've had 2 trips there & cannot recommend it highly enough. I'm currently reading an excellent…

  18. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Trekking/climbing mountains

    by wanderingstraycat 07 March 2012

    are we looking at the same webpage...? i don't see those words at all. what i see is: +This half day trip will guide you out of Nong…

  19. tswierts avatar

    Re: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by tswierts 29 February 2012

    Dear all, For everyone that goes to Nong Khiaw: Ask at the sunrise guesthouse (next to the bridge) for Mr. Mang. He knows the best place…

  20. Cheese_Monkey avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by Cheese_Monkey 22 February 2012

    Left at 11, arrived at 5. One boat a day. More if there are the numbers. Get your ticket at 9am sharp to avoid being put on a 'waitlist'…

  21. FylipoB avatar

    RE: Muang Ngoi vs Nong Khiaw

    by FylipoB 22 February 2012

    Did you take the boat from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang? How often does the boat go and how long does it take? Cheers

  22. FylipoB avatar

    RE: Trekking & Chilling in Northern Laos

    by FylipoB 22 February 2012

    Okay so our plan is to cross the border at Huayxay then head to Luang Namtha, stay around this area for a few days including Muang Sing.…

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    RE: Boats on the Nam Ou

    by FrankB2000 19 February 2012

    recently did the trip independently, 1st day: minibus from LP to Nong Khiao, arranged through our guesthouse in LP, 70 000 Kip boat…

  24. d_stm avatar

    RE: laos go north or south

    by d_stm 04 February 2012

    Sounds like a good plan. But go further north to Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi Neua (if even for a few days), you won't regret it!

  25. d_stm avatar

    RE: laos go north or south

    by d_stm 02 February 2012

    What's you budget and what do you primarily want to do? Chilling on the 4000 Islands is great, but 20 days is too much time for the south.…

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