These aren’t all the coolest boat trips in the world, but they are some of the most unforgettable ones I’ve personally taken.
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Luang Prabang Starts Here
I know from personal experience that your first impression of Luang Prabang can last years.
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Vientiane is not such a terrible place, at least not if you maintain realistic expectations.
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If you’re pressed for time on your trip to Thailand, I would almost go so far as to say you should visit Chiang Rai instead Chiang Mai—it’s that good!
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Traveling from Laos to Thailand is easier than it’s ever been, whether you go by train or take a flight.
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If you need information on visas for Southeast Asia, you’ve come to the right place.
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If you’re pressed for time on your trip to Thailand, I would almost go so far as to say you should visit Chiang Rai instead Chiang Mai—it’s that good!
Continue ReadingTrain Travel from Laos to Thailand
Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.
Continue ReadingThe Rough Road from Vietnam to Laos
Whether your primary goal is to partake in an ultra-local experience or simply to avoid exorbitant airfares, travel overland from Vietnam to Laos — but don’t expect a quick or particular comfortable journey.
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