After a terrible experience staying at the InterCity Hotel last year, I referred back to the names of a few hotels I’d noted walking around the city. I really like the classic wooden finish hotels, with traditional Laos interior design, but there’s only a few hotels in Vientiane with this theme and not all make the grade.…Read More
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Bangkok to Laos by Bus: Routes, Timetable, Pricing & Visa Information
You can take the bus from Bangkok to Laos with ease, and directly too. The service runs from Bangkok to Vientiane, and is operated by Transport Co Intl, based at Mochit Bus Terminal. The bus departs daily at 8pm, and reaches Talat Sao bus station in Vientiane by 7am the next morning. How Much Does the…Read More
Laos Money Guide: Currencies, ATMs, Cash, Cards & Visa
When planning your trip to Laos, be that from Thailand or any other country, you’ll need to consider how to manage your spending money. The reason for this is that Laos Kip, US Dollars, and Thai Baht are all accepted currencies in Laos. Chinese Yuan can also be used in some areas of the country,…Read More
The Traveler Life
I’m guessing you fall into one of two categories: A. You’re planning a trip through South-East Asia, and Thailand will be a port of call along the way. B. You are already on your travels and about to begin exploring on Thai soil. Whether you fall into category A or B, I have devised this page…Read More
15 Amazing Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Located in the mountains of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is nestled between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and reaches 700 meters above sea level. It was the ancient capital of Laos, until 1545 before it was relocated to Vientiane, and now largely acts as the country’s cultural capital. It boasts over 30 ornate Buddhist…Read More
A Map of Isaan – The Northeast of Thailand
Isaan is the Northeast region of Isaan, often spelt Esarn, Isan or Issan. The region is historically Thailand’s poorest, due to the land being notoriously hard to farm, and the fact that the region doesn’t benefit from tourism like the South of Thailand does. Often referred to as “the real Thailand,” this label is derived from the…Read More
My Comical Stay At The Inter City Hotel (Vientiane)
For those of you who’ve seen the 70s British sitcom Fawlty Towers, set in a Torquay hotel, you’ll already have an idea of what to expect from this post. My stay at the Inter City Hotel was painfully comical, and not at all what I expected. I’ve been to Luang Prabang, which is beautiful, but both…Read More
The Fastest & Most Comfortable Visa Run Under 3,000 Baht [In 10 Easy Steps]
I still can’t believe how few people are using this visa run option. It can be done from any airport where Nok Air has a flight into Udon Thani, which includes Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. I first used this method because my 90-day stay was up on my Non-Immigrant O Visa and I wanted…Read More