Laos - a practical guide
The easiest way to reach Laos is via Bangkok (about an hour's flight from Don Mueang airport to Vientiane or Luang Prabang), and a $30 visa plus $2 in fees…
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Asia
Laos
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Most often featured: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane.
The best of Laos in a week
A one-week route around Laos takes in Luang Prabang (UNESCO-listed since 1995, with a dawn alms-giving ceremony before 6.00, best watched away from Sisavangvong Street), Vang Vieng (5 hours by…
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Thailand - land of mountains, hill tribes and the legend of opium
A three-day trip by hire car (650 km, about 1,200 baht a day) from Chiang Mai into northern Thailand: night markets and the temples of Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi…
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