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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…
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…
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…
RE: Robbed in Vang Vieng May Lin GH

by montyman 25 May 2012

I personally know Joe and don't think its him, but it has become an inherent factor in Vang Vienne over the last few years and the Police…
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…
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,…
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…
RE: 15 days in Northern Laos and back to BKK - but how?

by nabanga 02 May 2012

You could spend the 8 days with your bf around LP province - 4 days in LP itself doing day trips to kuang Si and Tad Sae falls, Pak Ou…
RE: Laos into Northern Vietnam

by Herbie47 30 April 2012

You can go upto Sam Neua and take a bus from there to Hanoi, goes everyday. You will need a visa before going as no VOA at Vietnam border.…
Laos into Northern Vietnam

by foresty 30 April 2012

I'm trying to work out the logistics and timing of an overland itinerary from LP - Hanoi. Can also do this this in reverse if its easier.…
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.…
RE: Crossing from Sapa, Vietnam to Luang Prabang, Laos

by navilink 24 April 2012

Anyone knows whether we can use USD for the transport and accomodation in Dien Bien Phu, Muang Khua, Udomxai, Nong Khiaw or anywhere in…
Luang Prabang to Northern Thailand

by lechuga 24 April 2012

Hi, We're going to Laos at the end of August and we're thinking about going from Luang Prabang to Thailand choosing one of the following…
Re: Laos-Vietnam Itinerary

by tsq 23 April 2012

Would you happen to know if the Hanoi to Phonsavan bus happens to go in the opposite direction as well (i.e. Phonsavan - Hanoi)? We are…
RE: Laos places to visit

by d_stm 15 April 2012

Hey Suzan, I spent three weeks in north- & central Laos im March last year, it's by far my most favorite country on the SEA-Mainland…
RE: NW Vietnam to N Laos

by Herbie47 14 April 2012

If you go a bit further past Vieng Xai upto 12kms the secenery is even better, I cycled out there but it is too hilly for the bikes you…
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…
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…
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…
RE: Border Crossing Ban Huay Kon (Thai) to Muang Ngoen (Laos)

by wanderingstraycat 10 April 2012

#9: thank you very much for reporting back (& the PM). how was the road on the Lao side between Muang Ngeun & Hongsa? Muang Ngeun 'bus'…
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…
Re: Border Crossing Ban Huay Kon (Thai) to Muang Ngoen (Laos)

by Shazamataz74 10 April 2012

Hey, we have just nicely arrived in Luang Prabang after a few lovely relaxing days in Hongsa (we don't have a laptop to check this site…
RE: Dien Bien Phu-Luang Prabang--Transit suggestions mid May

by lemc6125 10 April 2012

Dien Bien Phu to Muang Khua took us 5hours (3weeks ago) and that was with a flat tyre and multiple stops to pickup/drop off locals. It…
RE: Thailand to Laos to Cambodia

by Captain_Bob 06 April 2012

In Laos there is the daily/busy slow boat from the border to Luang Prabang 2 days, easy to arrange and cheap. Just ask in Chiang Mai /…
RE: Dien Bien Phu-Luang Prabang--Transit suggestions mid May

by wanderingstraycat 06 April 2012

no flights. fastest overland: DBP > Muang Khua > Oudomxay = direct bus Oudomxay > LPB = 5h bus can break up the journey in MK (linke…