backpacking in laos_4="backpacking in laos" I want to backpack Southeast Asia?
I want to do Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. Am I able to buy a 1-way ticket to Saigon and just travel around, or do I need to show onward travel when I land in any of these countries? Also, would I be able to buy a round trip ticket to Thailand for say 90 days, and then travel to Laos, cambodia, Vietnam and back to Thailand by land? (the max stay for flight into Thailand is 30 days)
Rules may says you need to show a return ticket upon arrival, but in reality you don't.
Depending on your nationality, if you arrive by air, you can get entry stamps or visa on arrival allowing you to stay 30 days in Thailand, 30 days in Cambodia, 15 days in Vietnam, and 30 days in Laos.
If you arrive over land, you'll be allowed 15 days in Thailand. Still 30 days in both Cambodia and Laos, but only if you arrive at certain (not all) border crossings.
So, it might be best if you fly to Bangkok then apply for Vietnamese visa and go over land to HCMC via Cambodia. In HCMC, you can then get a visa to Laos or fly to Vientiane and get a visa on arrival.
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laos backpacking="laos backpacking" HELP! I am backpacking through south east asia. How much on average per night will it cost to stay in hostel?
I am going to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. How much will hostels cost per night on average?
There are very few "Hostels" per se. Usually referred to as guest houses, prices range from $2USD for dorm style room and right on up!! But, I would think your average is going to come out around $8 USD a night for a private room and $10 if you want hot water and A/C. Many have breakfast included so you are not going to break the bank. I have lots of info on Cambodia and Vietnam if you need specifics. Go ahead and email me if you want.
"Backpacker's dream" Lucky's photos around Up and around, Lao Peoples Dem Rep (backpackers dream)
Bordering Vietnam, the country affectionately called The Jewel of the Mekong, Laos, became a popular travel destination for backpackers in the post-Vietnam War era, when publications like Lonely Planet began to highlight the majestic scenery and karst hills of the Southeast Asian country. A drive into Vang Vieng in Laos will find a laid-back main street, guest houses, bars, internet cafes and the shoreline of the Nam Song River (The Song), littered with rope swings, water slides and inter tubes. Brimming with drunken backpackers in bars and on inter tubes floating down the Nam Song River, the town has become a cultural phenomena. To inner tube The Song is nearly a prerequisite for backpackers to the region, with points given to those inebriated when honoring it. In recent years, the popularity of the activity has spread beyond backpackers to develop a cult-following, and now garners the reputation as "the place to go," taking over the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan in Thailand. If drinking in the river's lush landscape on inner tubes has sparked Vang Vieng's tourism-oriented growth, then the the second largest contribution is made from those that arrive for spelunking and rock climbing. The limestone mountains surrounding Vang Vieng are not just beautiful, but are also crowded with caves, caverns and unique rock formations. On the surface, the description of Vang Vieng may seem like an organic, Asian version of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, but its more the ideal outdoor playground. The tourism-oriented town has limits in a communist country, where all businesses must close by midnight. So, while topping off a day at a small bar alongside the the river must be done before midnight, hopping in inter tubes and meandering along the river has to begin early morning. Around the time a tourist to Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras stumbles back to the hotel, the Vang Vieng traveler awakens to begin the day's drinking. Strategically placed alongside the river, bars lining the shore of the Nam Song river often have swing ropes or water slides, accommodating both the tourists on the water and land. The perfect playground oftentimes becomes the jumping off spot where the drunken inter tubers themselves become the main attraction. The real attractions of the area are the excitement in the midst of gorgeous limestone hills and the fun and character it adds to the journey.
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backpacking in laos="backpacking in laos" Going backpacking Thailand, August-Sept, any routes/ideas/tips/advice?
Hey I'm going backpacking in asia for 7 weeks, from august to september. I'm from the UK. Just wonder if anyones got any ideas about a route i should take? i Want to go vietnam laos and cambodia, but also wanna be in Ko Phangan for the full moon parties
Anyone been during them months? Whats the weather like? Also how much money should i realistically be looking to take. I mean i plan to stay in some sort of hostel/hut every night (as apposed to a tent) and i dont want to be living too rough, but i also dont plan on dining at restaurant every night etc
Any other info would be much much appreciated.
Thanks!
According to your planning trip to Koh Samui. I find some useful sites for you here. When you fly to Bangkok. You can find rooms around Khaosan road. http://www.silomstreet.com/hotels/bangkok
Rooms in Koh Samui http://www.silomstreet.com/hotels/samui Koh Phangan http://www.silomstreet.com/hotels/kohphangan From the schedule, the full moon party on Jul.19 (my birthday :-D) , Aug.16, Sep.14, Oct.14
Koh Tao and Ngang Yuan are nearby islands, nice for diving. http://www.silomstreet.com/hotels/kohtao
Hostels http://www.thailandhostel.net
August-Sep should be nice time to visit Koh Samui. There are waterfalls, monkey training, Muay Thai camps. Chaweng beach is long and nice. Fishes are around me when I went swimming there.
backpacking laos_4="backpacking laos" How much should I expect to spend backpacking through S.E. Asia?
I plan on spending about nine months backpacking through the Phillipines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. I have heard you can get by on $25/day, but that the trip would be much more enjoyable with a $35/day budget. I also know it varies by country, but any information on how difficult it is to find temporary employment in said countries would be appreciated. I'd like to work while I'm traveling here and there so I'm not spending pocket money 24/7. Thanks!
You should be able to get a good answer in the travel blogs in Asia.
laos backpacking_2="laos backpacking" Laos Song August 2007?!?!?!?
Does any1 know the name of a Laos song that was big in August 2007, it sounded like smurfs singing (high pitch) - need it for nostalgia reasons?! Heard it backpacking and tubing across Laos CONSTANTLY, it was a quirky little number and clearly popular however could never find out the name of the artist/song...
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All of my life I have wanted to see the world. Like so many of us I have made countless excuses to postpone and essentially cancel any chance of this ever happening. At the age of 32 I came to the realization that if I didn't travel the world now it was not going to happen in this lifetime. This option was unacceptable to me. So with the reality facing me of never being able to fulfill my dream I made the decision to sell everything I own and buy a one way ticket to the other side of the world.
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