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  1. aijazhussain avatar

    Re: Visa mess

    by aijazhussain 29 May 2012

    Thanks for the prompt and helpful response mysticpaki. I appreciate it a lot. I am travelling for 50+ days. 7th June to 25 Jul. I dont…

  2. tonymilliet avatar

    Honda Win for sale in Phnom Penh Cambodia

    by tonymilliet 29 May 2012

    Hi, we're selling our Honda motorbike 100 cc in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) from the 7th of June. In two days, we will cross the Vietnam-Cambo…

  3. pratyeka avatar

    RE: Internet connection all over SEA

    by pratyeka 29 May 2012

    Many people in SEA do this. It's really easy to find places - and in my recent experience (I actually work and travel in SEA at the moment)…

  4. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by Herbie47 29 May 2012

    This itinerary eliminates most of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. So you are spending 1 day in LP and 3 in Vientiane? I would cut out Bangkok…

  5. badmonkeybar avatar

    Entertainment, nightlife and travel information in Yunnan, China

    by badmonkeybar 29 May 2012

    For all travelers heading through southwest China, or even southeast Asia, Yunnan is a spectacular and unique place to visit. Unlike much…

  6. Captain_Bob avatar

    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…

  7. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Motorcycle trip around CA

    by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

    I would say no, but you dont mention any details. Are your bringing your bikes or want to rent? If bringing your bikes, then from where,…

  8. laserlinus avatar

    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…

  9. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: China Visa

    by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

    #5 Many Chinese Embassies are being very strict about the details of the Visa application, if you just read back here the last few months…

  10. dstieber avatar

    BEST OFFER on 1 or 2 Honda Win 100 cc Hanoi (May 29)

    by dstieber 29 May 2012

    I have 2 Honda Win 100 cc motorbikes to sell in Hanoi, I have a few days to sell them so any offer will be seriously considered. They…

  11. wixtravel avatar

    RE: Motorbike Honda Win 100cc for sale in Vietnam or Cambodia

    by wixtravel 29 May 2012

    is it a vietnamese registered bike?

  12. Avanmaanen avatar

    RE: Border crossing at Po Y - Vietnam into Laos on motorbikes.

    by Avanmaanen 29 May 2012

    No, but I have read that an international permit will suffice. Along with some kip or dollars :) as long as your not riding a huge bike…

  13. ecotravelvietnam1 avatar

    RE: Hanoi in December- too cold for Halong Bay cruise?

    by ecotravelvietnam1 29 May 2012

    Although December is the cold month in Vietnam, it is the peak time for tourism. Normally it is cold so you cannot swimming. However,…

  14. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Cheap bus/train travel from Cambodia to Vietnam

    by HenningWessel 29 May 2012

    Take a share taxi to Ha Tien, 10USD? Cross border (got a VN visa yet?). From Ha Tien either take a ferry to Phu Quoc or a bus to My Tho.…

  15. bun_cha avatar

    RE: Cheap bus/train travel from Cambodia to Vietnam

    by bun_cha 28 May 2012

    Yes, good idea to look through old posts on bus travel in Cambodia and follow suggestions for which companies to use and which to avoid.…

  16. RunningDog avatar

    RE: Teaching English in Vientiane with a photo-shopped degree and TESOL cert.?

    by RunningDog 28 May 2012

    Who knew that investing time and tuition in learning how to teach was the impediment to student success? Laos--with a 70% illiteracy…

  17. MonkeyPuzzle avatar

    RE: Border crossing at Po Y - Vietnam into Laos on motorbikes.

    by MonkeyPuzzle 28 May 2012

    Can you get a Laos driver's license at the border too?

  18. westwood avatar

    RE: Vietnam visa

    by westwood 28 May 2012

    Just remember, when you fill out the form, one question is "Expected date of Arrival" (or something like that). That is the date your…

  19. mysticpaki avatar

    RE: Visa mess

    by mysticpaki 28 May 2012

    Hi Aijaz A Visa mess indeed:):) First of all you should have got a multiple or double entry visa from Pakistan.With a Pakistani passp…

  20. oldirishbum avatar

    Re: Vietnam visa

    by oldirishbum 28 May 2012

    Thanks for the info probably safer and less hassle to get a visa before leaving than grind it out in kunming

  21. Josh69 avatar

    RE: Bus crash in central highlands

    by Josh69 28 May 2012

    Although I would say that riding a moto in Vietnam (at VN speeds) is safer than riding a moto in the developed Western world.

  22. ArnoutVB avatar

    El Cocuy in the beginning of July

    by ArnoutVB 28 May 2012

    Hello, We are a couple from Belgium (22 years old) who have just graduated. We are going to travel to Colombia for 5 weeks. We land in…

  23. kivine avatar

    RE: Travel buddy/buddies wanted! Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos 6-8 weeks

    by kivine 28 May 2012

    drop me an email if you plan to do the reverse, with Vietnam hanoi as the starting point kivine@gmail.com

  24. shortymac avatar

    RE: Travel buddy/buddies wanted! Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos 6-8 weeks

    by shortymac 28 May 2012

    well we all can go. as amber said the more the merrier.

  25. kivine avatar

    RE: Vietnam in June July

    by kivine 28 May 2012

    do drop me an email. Entering into hanoi in mid June

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