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RE: One week in Laos last week of July

by AusPat 26 May 2012

I all honesty, the wet season in Laos isn't all that bad. You'll get dumps of rain during the night, into early morning and then again…
RE: Laos 2 weeks , North or South ?

by Herbie47 23 May 2012

I did not go to Dien Bien Phu so cant comment but other roads I took upto Sam Neua were fine if some what twisty and mountainous, but…
RE: Warning: Xaysomboune, Xieng Khouang Province

by Grahamapoole 15 May 2012

Thanks Herbie - I was just curious to know the location of the restricted area and why. I was just confirming that the road to Sam Neua…
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?
RE: Lao Central Airlines

by wanderingstraycat 07 May 2012

Same owner & they're using the same corporate colours too :P Sam Neua is still being served by Lao Air: http://www.lao-air.com/index.php…
Re: Lao Central Airlines

by lonelyinlaos 07 May 2012

I get the feeling the owner of Lao Central Airlines in also the owner of Phongsavanh Bank and if so maybe there will be some new flights…
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.…
RE: Traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, etc - looking for traveling partners

by Herbie47 25 April 2012

OK there is a lot of travelling between tourist spots. No need to go back to PP for a flight you can fly from Pakse to VTE or take night…
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-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: 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…
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…
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: 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'…
RE: Vang Vieng... worth it?

by Grahamapoole 06 April 2012

Hey Bambooboy I am sure that JBoy is only broadly generalising and generally generalising is not an exact science: eg VBoy is young but…
RE: Lack of Originality

by Cheese_Monkey 05 April 2012

IS THIS ITINERARY OK FOR LAOS??????!!!!! 1 Arrive Muang Khua from DBP 2 MK trek 3 MK trek 4 MK - Nong Khiaw boat 5 Nong Khiaw - Sam…
RE: Volunteer English teaching in Vieng Xai and Sam Neua

by StillWithUs 31 March 2012

VB - no need for such impolite negatives. Our family has been invited into many classrooms over the years. We usually visit for about…
RE: Volunteer English teaching in Vieng Xai and Sam Neua

by Vientianeboy 31 March 2012

I doubt it Somsai. After conducting some teacher training sessions at Dong Dok, I am not impressed with the standard of Lao teaching at…
RE: Volunteer English teaching in Vieng Xai and Sam Neua

by somsai 31 March 2012

Lucy Sam Nua is just right up the road from Nong Khiaw. I liked it differently than Luang Prabang, might well be worth a look. Vtb I'd…
RE: Volunteer English teaching in Vieng Xai and Sam Neua

by Vientianeboy 28 March 2012

"ie westerners) to turn up- without pre organising and offer a few hours a day of tutoring english" Please don't come to Lao. It will…
RE: Volunteer English teaching in Vieng Xai and Sam Neua

by Lucy1981 27 March 2012

Awesome thanks so much Mr John for your advice :) Im studying teaching at uni, and after having a couple of weeks in Thailand and getting…
RE: Hanoi to Sam Neua/Ponsavan

by Cheese_Monkey 26 March 2012

Anybody? From further research I've read one post of a night bus to Luang Prabang from Hanoi that stops in Phonsavan Also, a bus from…