Travel in Laos from the borders of Thailand to lesser known Southern cities in South. New Tourism, Culture, Lifestyle and Boutique Travel. Independent Guide to Travel in Laos.
For travel from Vientiane to Bangkok, the buses leave the Vientiane Khua Din International Bus Terminal on Khouvieng Road. Buses are comfy aircon buses and travel to and through destinations in Isaan (Northeastern Thailand) including Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Korat. If travelling from Vientiane to Bangkok by bus you will need to …
The journey to Vang Vieng was easier than anticipated and, while we did choose the wrong mode of transport, it wasn’t so much the bumpy dirt track that we had expected. The road these days is now well-trodden and comfortable, but this doesn’t take from that first moment of relief when we arrived to the …
Making my way down Lane Xang Avenue towards the Vientiane Riverside I begin at the Presidential Palace – a handy marker for the start of the riverside stretch. I follow a lightly lit side street to find busy riverside parks and a long stretching promenade. I start at the presiding Chao Anouvong Statue which towers over …
As an independent traveller, there were only three realistic options for a Vientiane City tour. Quickly learn public transport, Pay for a private driver or Join a tour group. With limited time, budget and of course off-centre locations I was forced to my least favourite option… the tour group booked through my hotel ($20). Fortunately …
Most tourists would only glimpse this sandwich shop on passing as they follow TripAdvisor or their Lonely Planet guides to the Lao Kitchen or Noy’s Fruit Heaven further down the line. Very few would ever call in. It’s tatty exterior just not overly inviting for the casual passerby. It’s just too rough and ready, it’s …
