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Do you need any help
Posted by pauls_pad2002
... to somewhere as when i came here for 2 hrs they gave me a 30days friggin stamp so it counts as one day..so nayway look slike lao is my best option as i ahve to be away 5 nights al together so im thinking a quick trip to ventiene luang prabang then across ...
Mr - Vientian and Luang Prabang travel question
Posted by emile0867
... ), the Northern Bus Terminal, any tuk-tuk know the place. There are day bus or night bus, and they are direct to LPG For Air, the online Airline is Lao Airlines. It will take about an hour flight. You can check the fare online Enjoy your trip
Do you need any help
Posted by emile0867
... going from Laos to Cambodia, do I need a Visa? Hi, You can travel from Vientiane to either Siem Reap or Phnom Penh with Lao airlines see the schedule : No need a visa prior to enter Cambodia. You will be able to apply for a visa upon arrival at the ...
Laos to Cambodia overland - cambodia visa
Posted by danstravelworld
... Thom; 2) the road crossing at Dom Kralor. Expect extra fees for "stamps" on both sides of the border. To get to the Lao border crossing from Phnom Penh, take a taxi or bus to Stung Treng town, and then arrange transport to the border from Stung Treng ...
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted by rbisset
... Oh so this must be far away for him then? Maybe I was confused. There are also train services to the north-west (including Lao Cai, from which you reach Sapa - the onward route to Kunming in China is no longer open). From: Yeah in another country ...
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted by starlagurl
Oh so this must be far away for him then? Maybe I was confused. There are also train services to the north-west (including Lao Cai, from which you reach Sapa - the onward route to Kunming in China is no longer open). From:
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted by rbisset
... (well the border anyway) which sounds pretty hellish and takes about a day. I flew from Vientiane to Hanoi for about $100 with Lao Airlines which took about an hour. I found them fine and their safety record is a lot better now...... But if you aren ...
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted by ScottWoz
... Khua - Dien Bien Phu - Han Oi Luang Prabang - (Nong Khiaw - Muang Ngoi) Muang Khua - Dien Bien Phu （Sapa - Lao Cai) - Ha Noi (Places in brackets are optional extras well worth visiting, all depending on your timescale) and if you have the ...
laos- what can i do in 2 wks?
Posted by madam
... to hear about anyones laos intinery! i am thinking of backpacking my way through laos on the way to hanoi i will enter lao after i have checked out north thailand i would like to do some trekking and sight seeing..bit of this and that! what ...
how to get there from Hue in Viet Nam | - Muang Xépôn travel question
Posted by michaelegon
how to get there from Hue in Viet Nam
ecotourism project!
Posted by bri7
Hi all! I am currently a student at the University of Sydney, Australia, and I am doing my Honours year this year! My thesis is about the reality of ecotourism in Laos, asking questions about the industry's impact, sustainability, and ...
ecotourism project!
Posted by bri7
Hi all! I am currently a student at the University of Sydney, Australia, and I am doing my Honours year this year! My thesis is about the reality of ecotourism in Laos, asking questions about the industry's impact, sustainability, and ...
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted by lob123
looks like this was bumped but yeah i wrote about this as well with Vang Vieng. The things I've seen are unreal how bad the locals are treated here In LP right now, we're torn about seeing the alms, to be honest....although its so ...
Laos jungle
Posted by evo21
im going to Laos in 2 weeks time. planning to go to National park and stay there on my own. see whats happens. if you dont hear from me till 27 of October,send some SAS or somethin.
This year's 'Rocket Festival'
Posted by ScottWoz
Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows where or when this year's rocket festival is going to be held? I'm thinking of taking a motorbike from coastal Cambodia up into Laos to join the festivities, just can't find any info on the net ...
GETTING THERE - Muang Ngoy, Laos travel question
Posted by nipitiri
This is probably too late for the one who asked, but maybe someone else is interested as well. There are two ways - with bus or boat. I came the other direction, from Muang Ngoy to LP. The scenery is really beautiful. It took almost a whole day, but was ...
Warning - Tha Khaek travel question
Posted by grahammorgan1
Be warned ! The Tuk-tuk drivers in Tha Khaek are totally different to those in the rest of Laos. They are agressive, greedy and all disappear from the streets at 7pm. If you need one after that you have to get a hotel / restaurant to ring for one ...
overland travel
Posted by luke_1989
Yeh it was in Phnom Pehn but thats when i stayed around the lake! We also stayed in a hotel near the riverside which was really good with proper toilets!
overland travel
Posted by youngatheart
In one my guest house my toilet was like the one in the first pic and the shower was over it so had to stand over the toilet to shower eww lol Thanks for the feedback Luke ....That sounds very practical plumbing...Was this in one of the cities??
overland travel
Posted by luke_1989
In one my guest house my toilet was like the one in the first pic and the shower was over it so had to stand over the toilet to shower eww lol
Bus route - Huay Xai to Luang Namtha travel question
Posted by ktwoolf
Hi Did you ever find out a reply to your post, me and a friend were wondering the same thing!! Hello, I was wondering how often the bus service runs from Huay xai to Luang Namtha? Also, roughly how much will it cost? Will be there in Jan ...
overland travel
Posted by youngatheart
Thankyou Emile0867..this is extremely helpful...both of these arrangements look excellent but our problem will be weak knees....we have to try to find a solution... Many thanks, youngatheart.. Are they able to access western toilets on the ...
overland travel
Posted by emile0867
Are they able to access western toilets on the way??? Hello, Depending of the definition of "western toilet" If it is like this one , you will be able to stop anywhere, small restaurant, petrol station etc... If you are looking ...
overland travel
Posted by youngatheart
We(myself and husband) are wanting to see the sights of Cambodia and Laos and will be travelling from Australia. While both being quite addicted to the comfort of western toilets are we going to be severely disappointed when travelling overland by bus or ...
overland travel
Posted by youngatheart
We(myself and husband) are wanting to see the sights of Cambodia and Laos and will be travelling from Australia. While both being quite addicted to the comfort of western toilets are we going to be severely disappointed when travelling overland by bus or ...
Slowboat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang currently not running
Posted by paulette29
OK--plan on taking the slow boat from Thai border to Luang Prabang in Feb 2011. It is running, or has China sucked all the water out?
Slowboat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang currently not running
Posted by paulette29
OK--plan on taking the slow boat from Thai border to Luang Prabang in Feb 2011. It is running, or has China sucked all the water out?
Bus route - Huay Xai to Luang Namtha travel question
Posted by samapril
Hello, I was wondering how often the bus service runs from Huay xai to Luang Namtha? Also, roughly how much will it cost? Will be there in Jan 2011.
GETTING THERE - Muang Ngoy, Laos travel question
Posted by aagosullivan
what is the best way to get from luan prabang to muang ngoy.
Need info on Laos car rentals - Ventianne travel question
Posted by wadadasaw
On my third trip to Laos, I would like to see the area between Ventianne and Luang Prabang, including the Field of Jars. I am thinking of renting a car - don't need anything fancy, just reliable. Best would be company that would allow you to rent in ...