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RE: Laos - is it worth it?

by Cheese_Monkey 21 May 2012

For me, worth cutting out Vietnam to spend longer in Laos. We spent a month there, loved it so much we went back a few months later for…
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: Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by wanderingstraycat 16 May 2012

#14: Tha Thom was & is not within the restricted area. people have been travelling along the Phonsavan-Tha Thom-Paksan route with no proble…
RE: Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by StillWithUs 15 May 2012

And to repeat: There are *NO* police check points and the road is open for tourists wanting to go from Phonsavan to Houaphan Province…
RE: Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by wanderingstraycat 15 May 2012

look for Xaysomboune (Saisomboun, Saysomboun, & other spellings), midway between VTE & Phonsavan: http://ecotourismlaos.com/images/map/laos/…
RE: Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by Grahamapoole 15 May 2012

I travelled the road by bus from Phonsavan to Sam Neua return last October - absolutely no problems. Can some-one please explain why this…
RE: Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by Herbie47 15 May 2012

Is this place on the way to Sam Neua from Phonsavan?
Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by be_there 15 May 2012

I’m writing to post a warning about traveling to /via Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province in Laos. I was stopped by the local police rece…
RE: Cycling tour for 8 days from Vientianne

by stacky 15 May 2012

Can't comment on Namibia & SA as a cycling destination But Lao (especially) & its neighbours is supurb. You are right, 8 days isn't enough…
RE: Cycling tour for 8 days from Vientianne

by stacky 13 May 2012

I've cycled most of your proposed route & it would be an excellent ride but impossible in 8 days. It would take me 14 cycling days with…
Cycling tour for 8 days from Vientianne

by cesckillu 11 May 2012

Hi all, I plan to do a cycle tour for 8 days beginning of June in Laos. I have not much time to plan and I think about the following…
RE: 6 days in Laos

by Herbie47 01 May 2012

6 days is abit rushed, as LP to VV is about 6 hours by bus or minivan, the scenery is good esp. south of the junction to Phonsavan road.…
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…
RE: Laos...any car rental available from LP to Vientiane?

by symphoniline 23 April 2012

I am the definitive source of information about driving in Asia, having been behind the wheel in China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand…
Re: Laos-Vietnam Itinerary

by tsq 23 April 2012

And sorry for spamming, but do you remember how long did the bus ride from Hanoi to Phonsavan take? I'm sure the view was awesome! =D…
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-Vietnam Itinerary

by d_stm 22 April 2012

I booked everything locally. Bus schedules tend to change anyway and you get much more information direct from the people in the local…
RE: Phonsavan / plain of jars - how long itime?

by aprilstern 16 April 2012

Good info here. I assume it will be just as easy to find transport to LP from Phonsavan as it is from LP to Phonsavan...?
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: Intrepid Tour to Laos, any reviews

by Grahamapoole 14 April 2012

#18 Osbone980 Wha a pity that you consider it neccessary to use this term when describing someone of whom you know nothing, certainly…
NW Vietnam to N Laos

by Cheese_Monkey 14 April 2012

Hi all, just some up to date info about this route, these are rough notes, if you want clarification just ask! Sapa - DIen Bien Phu -…
RE: Boat trip/Ferry from Vientienne to Luang Probang & Phonsavan, etc.

by Vientianeboy 13 April 2012

I would not call the road trip scary. The road between Vientiane and Vang Vieng is in a bad state of disrepair at the moment. I would…
RE: Boat trip/Ferry from Vientienne to Luang Probang & Phonsavan, etc.

by Cocodrilo 13 April 2012

I'd fly from Vientiane to Phonsavan. And you will need to spend more than a day there. It would be silly to go all that way for just one…
RE: Border Crossing Ban Huay Kon (Thai) to Muang Ngoen (Laos)

by wanderingstraycat 11 April 2012

history - LPB + Vieng Xai caves + Phonsavan + Vientiane. might want to visit the COPE Laos visitor centre in Vientiane: http://www.copelaos…
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'…