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RE: How to have the most fun in South-east asia in three weeks?

by Captain_Bob 29 May 2012

I would do Alt2. Get the visa ($45) and do the marathon 24hr night bus to Hanoi. Three weeks is enough time to work your way down Vietnam…
How to have the most fun in South-east asia in three weeks?

by laserlinus 29 May 2012

Background: Me and a friend have been travelling for about three months through India, Nepal, north of Thailand and northern Laos. Right…
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by montyman 04 May 2012

why I posted it aside from the information was that it took early am bus from Vang Vianne just walk across the runway and flag down any…
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by cannot_wait 03 May 2012

Haha, I finally worked out that was a diary entry, at first I saw the ending and thought you had mistakenly posted a private message on…
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by montyman 03 May 2012

do vang Vianne down to Vientianne and straight onto Konglor caves 2 days and then grab same night pakse bus from junction and stay don…
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by cannot_wait 03 May 2012

Again, thanks - all sounds like good advice! I have emailed Lao airlines and am now awaiting the consensus on whether our online booking…
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by Herbie47 03 May 2012

Not worth it with 7 days in Laos and 4,000 islands is a loong way from LP, will take 2 days to get there. 7 days is just enough for LP,…
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by cannot_wait 03 May 2012

Thanks very much for your input!
RE: Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by Cocodrilo 03 May 2012

Stick to Luang Prabang and Vientiane if you only have a week. The pace of life (includigntransport) is +very+ slow down there and is not…
Si Phan Don: 'worth it' if rushed for time? Tubing in Si Phan Don?

by cannot_wait 03 May 2012

Hi, everyone. Sorry for long question. Looking for people with Laos experience. We (couple in early 30s) have an upcoming trip round…
RE: SE Asia travel time

by d_stm 29 April 2012

I agree with #2: just go at your own pace and see how far you'll make it. Starting in HCMC you could work your way up to Sapa, go to Laos,…
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…
Getting to 4000 Islands

by www55 09 April 2012

Hi - we are planning to travel around SE Asia at the beginning of next year. Part of our plan is to visit 4000 islands in Laos. We have…
border-crossing...Laos to Cambodia

by vagabond123 31 March 2012

Si Phan Don (L) to Stung Treng (C)....Veun Kham, Dong Kralaw, Trapeng Kriel, Nong Khiang...Pls fill in the above places between these…
Re: Vientiene to Tham Kong Lo cave - in quickest possible time

by akmonki 30 March 2012

I agree with some of the above-mentioned posts. Unless you're really short on time & have lots of extra pocket money, you don't need…
Buddy for Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia March - May 2012

by MoniqueW 25 March 2012

Hello fellow travelers!! I am currently in Nha Trang, Vietnam headed north to Sapa, then south through Laos and Cambodia. Looking to…
RE: Cambodia in 3 weeks - need a little help to organise my time.

by rasheeed 25 February 2012

Si Phan Don looks close to Banlung. In reality though, with transportation changes and border crossings, it's still like a full day trip.…
RE: Bkk-SiemReap. To Laos, is it possible?

by mozziebite 22 February 2012

>From Cambodia to Laos would not make practical sence to return to Thailand. Maybe if you're especially interested in the Four Thousand…
RE: Would you get the rabies jabs for this trip?

by cannot_wait 22 February 2012

Cheers for that montyman. In response to last comment... yeah, we were a bit worried about that too :) It's a bit of a problem which…
Would you get the rabies jabs for this trip?

by cannot_wait 22 February 2012

Hi all, thanks in advance for bearing with me (I know similar questions have been asked many times) but I'd be grateful for any trip-specifi…
RE: Bkk-SiemReap. To Laos, is it possible?

by tuub 21 February 2012

There's a busservice from Siem Reap all the way to Si Phan Don in Laos.
RE: Need Itinerary Advice: Two weeks in Cambodia & Laos

by allisonjennifer 21 February 2012

Thank you all for the expedient replies! montyman, I have received conflicting information about the availability of buses directly…
RE: Why you shouldnt listen to the lonelyplanet room sugestions if on budget

by blorg 19 February 2012

He is entirely right though, there are local, normal prices throughout SE Asia which are often a lot lower than in the backpacker centres,…
Laos visa overstay, leaving Cambodian border- $5 or $10/day?

by blorg 18 February 2012

I just arrived in Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands.) My (already extended) visa is up tomorrow. It is nice here and I'm considering overstaying…
RE: Quick help needed - luang prabang area

by hanac 15 February 2012

Thanks both - - Over a pot hole on a bicycle. Im too scared to take the bandage off my head! I wanted to go back to Si Phan Don anyway…