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RE: accidents & injuries tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos

by Captain_Bob 19 January 2012

LOL +"Vangvieng bars closed after rowdy parties+ +Authorities in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, have closed seven bars on Kang…
RE: From Vientiane airport direct to Vang vieng

by Captain_Bob 24 October 2011

Grab a tuk tuk to the Talat Sao bus station (see map on http://hobomaps.com/VientianeAreaMap.html). Best place for buses to Vang Vieng…
RE: Floods...?

by wanderingstraycat 11 July 2011

am not in Laos. but in short, most tourists don't venture anywhere near the affected areas. if am not wrong, one of the parts of Vient…
RE: Vientiane to Vang Vieng

by Captain_Bob 21 June 2011

Buses within Vientiane province (including Vang Vieng) depart Talat Sao bus terminal every morning 7am 9:30 etc. Takes just 4 hours so…
RE: Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang

by wanderingstraycat 10 September 2010

OK just remembered - there are THREE places to do ziplining in Laos: 1. Gibbon Experience, Bokeo 2. Flight of the Nature, Tad Sae wate…
RE: is the gibbon experience worth it

by wanderingstraycat 25 June 2010

do a search on youtube - should be quite a few videos there. if you find that ziplining in the jungle is THE highlight for you, then consid…
RE: Vang Pao says he's returning to Laos

by somsai 28 December 2009

Vang Pao has been refused permision to enter Laos, so I'd say that isn't an issue. The repatriation of refugees is occuring now, the…
RE: Luang Prabang in October

by wanderingstraycat 22 September 2009

21 Sept 2009 VTE Times article: http://laovoices.com/2009/09/21/damaged-bridge-delays-north-south-transport/ excerpts: +A bridge in Vie…
highway to bypass Phou Khoun

by wanderingstraycat 18 August 2009

copied from a forum post that copied from VTE Times. guess this would also mean a slightly shorter route between VTE & Sayabouly. wonder…
Lao Air emergency landing?

by wanderingstraycat 22 April 2009

[post on another forum|http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=98894&p=3&topicID=27222131] mentions a radio news report about a…
RE: Tourist confidence

by max_expat 03 January 2009

Mr VientianeBoy views Laos and the political friction there through tainted-rosey glasses. What does he mean about the police in Laos…
RE: south of Phou Khoun

by Just_Bob 24 July 2008

Tx! In reference to that link, the first picture was taken from just over the last hill (south) from the town before you start to descend.…
RE: Know of any celebrations or festivals happening in May in Laos?

by Butch_N 08 May 2008

Much like the boat racing festival - boun bang fai is NOT restricted to one weekend. They start as soon almost as soon as pii mai finishes…
A trek into Hmong Country

by hmongamongus 16 December 2007

Jonathan Magee and Thomas Fuller in the International Tribune ... Dec 16/07 No new information but a link to a nice video of Thomas'…
US State Dept Kenya Travel Warning

by Mwenyeji 03 November 2007

Hello,
I have just browsed previous posts along this line of query, and this is what I came up with (as most appropriate to the Kenyan…
Northern Laos US State Dept. Warnings?

by somsai 23 August 2007

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if you do read the internet, use your brain and have some common sense

It's probably because…
Northern Laos US State Dept. Warnings?

by shermaneric 23 August 2007

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning a trip to Laos. I've been reading the other threads here as well as the FAQs. I came…
ATM Hassles in Vang Vieng, Laos

by mrnicky 31 May 2007

Hi

The machine in front of the bank has a history.

First it was for local/domestic bank cards only.

Then recently…
Warning Router 13 from US Embassy Laos Update

by hmongamongus 24 May 2007

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman

This information is current as of today, Thu May…
Incidents North of Vang Vieng

by phakphon 16 February 2007

http://vientiane.usembassy.gov/public_feb17_2007.html

Public Announcement
Laos – Warden Message

Reported Fighting…