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  1. Noelyk2 avatar

    Chinese visa in Vientine, Laos

    by Noelyk2 26 May 2012

    Hi, ive been trying to find out about getting a visa in Vientiane but i cant find any reliable information online. I have gone into trave…

  2. westwood avatar

    RE: Travel from Vientiane to Hanoi

    by westwood 26 May 2012

    Straight through, about 23hrs. Was dirt cheap, we paid US$22 before the days of sleeper buses. Dont know what it is now.

  3. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Travel from Vientiane to Hanoi

    by HenningWessel 26 May 2012

    1. Yes. Lots of roads from Vientiane to the Viet border and from there to Hanoi. 2. Cheap. Add in 2 overnight guest house stops and a…

  4. tomatron84 avatar

    Travel from Vientiane to Hanoi

    by tomatron84 26 May 2012

    Hi Travellers!! I am currently travelling through SEA and heading to Laos tomorrow from Thailand (Via Chiang Khong to Huay Xai). Thinking…

  5. JemimaD avatar

    MOTORCYCLE HELMET - HANOI

    by JemimaD 26 May 2012

    Silver Motorcycle Helmet Standard Size 60 Make - SGV Helmets Model - Rider In very good condition. Not sure what the exact terminolog…

  6. blackpepper14 avatar

    Re: Is it cheaper/better to book flights in SEAsia once you are in SEAsia?

    by blackpepper14 26 May 2012

    Both ways of travel offer their advantages. If you are the type that will stress about the availability, then go for the pre-booking.…

  7. sapaprince avatar

    Re: 1 month with a 1 year old

    by sapaprince 26 May 2012

    If you head to Hanoi, do not miss Halong and Sapa, 2 most beautiful places in the North. For Halong you can spend 2 days 1 night on boat…

  8. azvina avatar

    Re: Flights Hanoi to HCMC?

    by azvina 26 May 2012

    The best carrier is Vietnam Airlines: [http://www.vietnamairlines.com|http://www.vietnamairlines.com]. Safety, reliability and comfort,…

  9. bikingvietnam avatar

    RE: Bicycle Hire in Hanoi?

    by bikingvietnam 26 May 2012

    found this place offer touring bike and mountain bike for hire: http://www.bikingvietnam.com/general/Our_bikes_and_hire.htm

  10. vietnamtravelss avatar

    Re: Da nang to Hanoi by train - is it worth it?

    by vietnamtravelss 26 May 2012

    Yes, Danang is beautiful. I like the long beach in Danang, it's very romantic.

  11. easyflo avatar

    motorbike honda win for sale in Hanoi $300

    by easyflo 26 May 2012

    hey guys, after my amazing 3000km trip from Saigon to Hanoi the time has come to sell my motorbike in Hanoi. Its a Honda win, first regis…

  12. easyflo avatar

    Motorbike Honda win for sale in Hanoi

    by easyflo 26 May 2012

    hey guys, after my amazing 3000km trip from Saigon to Hanoi the time has come to sell my motorbike in Hanoi. Its a Honda win, first regis…

  13. kateiusa avatar

    We are looking for accommodation near near hanoi airport ?

    by kateiusa 26 May 2012

    We are looking for airport hotels near Ha Noi airport. We arrive at Ha noi Noi bai Airport at 10 p.m. and must fly out at 6a.m next morning,…

  14. melich avatar

    Re: Sapa Treck in July

    by melich 26 May 2012

    Danny, You seem to have lots of advice on the area. I am in Sapa now, have to be back in Hanoi on the 31st for a flight home. I was hoping…

  15. CMBurns avatar

    RE: Flights Hanoi to HCMC?

    by CMBurns 26 May 2012

    Humm, I don't know if I want to be called a "forumite" sounds gross. Don't much like being called a "Peep" either!

  16. CMBurns avatar

    RE: Flights Hanoi to HCMC?

    by CMBurns 26 May 2012

    If HW's suggestion is booked up try Vietnam Airways. Others maybe cheaper, but sometimes you DO get what you pay for.

  17. Bambooboy avatar

    RE: Flying from Koh Samui to Hanoi?

    by Bambooboy 26 May 2012

    Cannot fly direct. Easiest is via BKK

  18. ic avatar

    Flights Hanoi to HCMC?

    by ic 26 May 2012

    Hi Forumites- Can you share your opinions on the best carrier for internal flights? Interested in safety, reliability and comfort before…

  19. westwood avatar

    RE: Flying from Koh Samui to Hanoi?

    by westwood 25 May 2012

    As I said in my other post, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways fly out of Koh Samui. Plus Firefly, a MAS subsidiary also fly into Malaysia.…

  20. Monja16 avatar

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

    by Monja16 25 May 2012

    Thanks a lot for your advice everyone:)

  21. on_2_wheels avatar

    Honda Win 110cc for sale in Ho Chi Minh / Saigon - $250

    by on_2_wheels 25 May 2012

    Hey travelers, I have a Honda Win 110cc bike in great condition ready to go here in Saigon - has made the cross-country Vietnam trip…

  22. RandoPolo avatar

    Re: Flying from Koh Samui to Hanoi?

    by RandoPolo 25 May 2012

    Maybe strange to answer my own question here but thought I'd share: I just visited a travel agency that specializes in Vietnam travel…

  23. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Flying from Koh Samui to Hanoi?

    by anillos_de_saturno 25 May 2012

    +Does anyone know if you can fly direct from Samui or Surat Thani to Hanoi?+ AFAIK, there aren't direct flights.

  24. zorgggr avatar

    RE: Is it cheaper/better to book flights in SEAsia once you are in SEAsia?

    by zorgggr 25 May 2012

    sometimes its really hard to say, because most of these budget airlines (Tiger Airways, Airasia, Jetstar) have frequent friday sales.…

  25. RandoPolo avatar

    Is it cheaper/better to book flights in SEAsia once you are in SEAsia?

    by RandoPolo 25 May 2012

    I have a debate running with my travel partner and we would appreciate advice from more-seasoned travelers. Is it better for us to book…

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