Santisouk Guesthouse Vientiane
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77/79 Thanon Nokeokummane Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep, 856-21-215-303
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Day 1, Left Vang Vieng at 8.30 in a mini bus with Craig and Karen and got to Vientiane around lunchtime, very uncomfortable but at least it was quick(ish). Had another nightmare finding cheap accomodation we could all fit in. Ended up in a right dump but at least it was a bed. We caught a tuk tuk to the Vietnam embassy to sort our visas, all very straight forward and they take a day. We walked up to the national moument then caught a tuk tuk to the 'vertical runway', so called as the USA gave...
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep chris~laura
After the overnight train from Bangkok, we arrive at the border outpost of Nong Khai feeling somewhat groggy but excited about entering Laos. A Thai tuk tuk driver agrees to ferry us from the train station to the border crossing point for 50 B (about GBP 0.70). He sets off into the early morning sunshine and within few moments stops abruptly outside a travel agent's shop a stones-throw from where we started out. 'Visa visa visa' he proclaims. Rachel and I look at each other and wonder if this...
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep rachel_john
The VIP bus was a big bus and very comfortable. next to me in the coach was an aussie from Queensland, who surprise surprise had not been to Perth, Darwin, or much of Oz. There is definately a pattern in the aussies I've met. Arrived in Vientiene, after passing a malaria treatment centre on the right side of the road (A very good sign that malaria is rampant in Lao as in most tropical countries- despite what other people may say!). The capital city was very low rise, and relaxed. Stayed the f...
Vientiene, Lao Peoples Dem Rep shilts
Took a local bus from Savannakhet to Vientiane. Took just on 9 hours and cost 55000kip each. Impressive to see just how many people you can fit on a bus. All the seats were full, there was a row of plastic seats up the aisle, 7 people standing up front, an axel sitting on the floor next to me, 2 20kg sacks of rice in the stairwell and a motorbike on the roof. Nice! They're not so big on rest breaks here in Laos. In Cambodia you could count on there being one at least every 2 hours or so. On t...
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep varneyTravel Blogs Nearby
... t want to sit up or stretch out for the next 12 hours did you!?" But the really bad part was the non flushing, extra rancid, puddles of urine on the floor of the **** closet, aka bathroom. But not to worry, we tied scarves around our faces so we couldn't smell the pleasant odors escaping the WC, curled up in our small, cozy space and slumbered (most of the way) to our destination.<br><br>*Lao for foreigner<br><br><br><br>
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep jenandjd
... Then, they come back the next day, just as drunk as the day before, pick up their passport and visa, and head straight back to Bangkok! Not everyone was like this but there were certainly a few! I guess it provided a bit of entertainment while I was waiting for my visa but it also disgusted me a bit!<br><br>I ended up really liking Vientiane. Most people I met don't like it and complain about having to go there at all but it is a nice little city, right on the Mekong (as all of Laos ...
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep courtenay
... jacket, that's all I have to say about that.<br><br>Two days later it was an 8 hour bus journey to the heart and soul of Laos, Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is the former royal capital of Laos, its a beautful town that is Unesco Heritage Listed which means no buses, trucks, construction etc. Its set on the banks of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. The streets are clean and quiet, the houses are quaint and traditional and the food was fantastic, especially the ...
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep caselma
... Hilton hotel and a huge luxury for us. We made full use of the room service !! The hotel pool was beautiful... on the fourth floor it had a nice breeze while we made the most of the sunshine.<br><br>We explored again later and found the city to be pretty unimpressive....not much to see or do...and everywhere seemed to be so dirty and dusty...we really were not impressed.<br><br><br>We did much the same on the second day...relaxed by the pool. We ...
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep chrismole
... noise imaginable - Lao music. Sounds like a drunken cat wailing whilst playing a stringed instrument. Apologies to any Lao people reading this but hopefully the standard will improve then there could be a new gallery in the national museum documenting the improvement in quality. Was not a happy person until I realised it was being played to wake us up because we were in Pakse and a little earlier than scheduled. Time in Laos rapdly coming to an end.
Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep gazhams
... nh đu theo phương Tây xứ hàn cho nó văn minh, còn làm theo kiểu ta, hợp với trời nóng của ta là lạc hậu?<br><br>Quay lại chuyện tè bậy, có điều lạ là: người Lào viết chữ Việt: CẤM ĐÁI to tướng ở nhiều nơi trên tường rào của bến xe phía Nam Viêng Chăn ...
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