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looking for info about south east asia?

im planning a trip next year id say around feb or march...im going to leave dublin here and fly to jakarta indonesia travel up through malaysia thailand cambodia vietnam..well thats the plan..my question is do you think that would be a good trip for a 21 y.o lad or should i just stick with thailand cambodia vietnam maybe laos...ive been to thailand and laos already the best part by myself and found it easy to meet new people...but im thinking it wont be as easy in indonesia and malaysia...also if you have any advice about these countries like parties where to meet people,where to go,how to get around would be great...thanks

Actually Indonesia is really easy. Not thailand easy but only because fewer people speak English.
It's a lot cheaper than Thailand, and very rural. Some of the islands, like Flores, Sumba, Sumbawa are so beautiful and rugged and dirt cheap you can stay for a pound a night. But the roads are rocky sometimes. That's what I liked about it though.

Indonesia reallty surpirsed me, I didn't want to go but I ended up having the best time and now have learnt the language, thats how much I love it.
There are so many islands and every single one is really different to the next, that's the best bit, whereas Thailand can often seem the same norht to south.
You have to go to the smaller islands like Sumba, Ceram, Flores if you can. It's got a lot of remote areas- you may not find internet cafes like you do in Thailand everywhere, but that's the charm. I love Indonesia and can't wait to go back. I wnet twice already The food is fantastic and really simple= lots and lots of fish, Fish every meal. And you can drink the local coffee, in Sumatra and Java, there is something magic about drinking coffe that is grown 20 metres away.

Malaysia is more well run, more modern that INdo and Thailand. They call it the Switzerland of south east asia, but for me, it's my home I love it. It is magical, in my opinion. Espeically in Borneo where the air feels differentl. You have to go to Borneo, its' really special..

Malaysia is magic for me- the rainforest is the oldest rainforest on the planet, and new speciaes are constatnly discovered. The people are Malay, Chinese, and Indian, so the food is fantastic.
It's an indicovered countyur, because it's not really on the Lonely Planet trail so much ( thank god), but the people there are mysterious, magical, they have great culture and temples, and a really interesting history. For me, IO'd rather go to Malaysia and Indonesia over Thailand anytime.
I like Thailand but always find the endless Lonely Planet trail and constant McDonalds culture a bit too much. I find Thailand a bit sold out, Due to tourism mostly, I think.

You can certainly go to the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree website. I dislike it, because the attitude of Lonely Planet guides is very patronising to the local people, whome they treat like ex-colonial slaves "them and us" mentality.

I think you'd have a BRILLIANT time- fly into Jakarta and , goas far east as you can, go to Komodo, Lombok and Sulawesi, then travel through Java and Sumatra ( it's so huge!!!), then up intpo Malaysia, from there you can fly form KL to Vietnam vbery cheap ( buy a ticket in Kulala Lumpur, I did this, very inexpensive), see a bit of Vietnam, Cambodia is right there. You know how it is. you get to one place and realise the next country is very near.
Aim to go to Indo, then to Malaysia and vietnam, then see how you feel.

Good luck
I'm going to Hat Yai next month!!

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Facts About Laos

Laos, formerly known as the ‘Lao Peoples Democratic Republic', is a country that is located in southeast Asia; surrounded by countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and China. This small, land locked country, considered to be one of Asia's poorest countries, boasts of traditions and a culture that dates all the way back to 1353 AD which was the time when the Lao Kingdom of Lan Xang was established. The country has had a rough past which included domination by Thailand and later becoming a part of the French Indochina. The economy of the country has flourished significantly since the government started encouraging privatization and opened up to private enterprises. The mountainous geography of the nation is also putting it on the world map as a destination for tourists seeking the thrill of nature and wilderness. Laos is known to attract not only those that love nature, but also those who love ancient places and backpacking across places like the gothic limestone karsts and the historic city of Luang Prabang.

Interesting Information About Laos

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  The earliest history of Laos can be traced back to a time, 50,000 years ago, when the first modern humans are believed to have come to Southeast Asia.
  


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  Chinese ancient texts dating back to the 5th century have mentions of a kingdom in southern Laos and refer to it as Chenla.
  


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  The myth of the creation of the Lao people can be read in the book called Nithan Khun Borom. It tells a fantastic story of the discovery of two gourds out of which came dark and light skinned people who later formed the peoples of Lao.
  


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  The kingdom of Lan Xang, established by Fa Ngum, was the first extended Lao kingdom and was established around the year 1353.
  


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  The reign of King Visoun, which began in 1501, is considered to be the golden era for the kingdom.
  


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  Towards more modern times, the kingdom was divided and came under the supervision of Thailand who was later replaced by the French in 1893.
  


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  Laos finally became independent on 19 July 1949.
  


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  It became a republic on 2 December 1975 and adopted its constitution on 14 August 1991.
  


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  Laos is a Communist state with the official language of the government being Lao.
  


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  The legal system of Laos is a mix of traditional customs, socialist practices and French norms and procedures.
  


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  The official currency of Laos is Lao kip (LAK).
  


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  The country is spread over an area of 236,800 sq km and has a population of 6,993,767 as of July 2010.
  


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  The country is rich in natural resources like timber, gypsum, tin, gold, and other gemstones.
  


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  The highest point in Laos is Phou Bia, which stands at a height of 2,817 m (9240 ft), and the lowest point is the Mekong River at a height of 70 m (230 ft).
  


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  The occupation that provides the maximum (about 80%) number of jobs is agriculture.
  


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  The main exports coming out of Laos are wood products, coffee, electricity, tin, copper and gold.
  


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  The months of May to November are the monsoon months in Laos which is followed by a dry period.
  


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  The best time to visit Laos is during the dry spell as the absence of the rains makes travel easy and the temperature is also an accommodating 15 to 38 degrees C.
  


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  As far as tourism is concerned, Laos is not an expensive destination to go to, and payments can be made with the Thai Baht or the US Dollar.
  


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  The culture of Laos reflects a heavy influence of the cultures of India and China.
  


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  Sticky rice, soups, chopped raw meat (Laab – a dish of finely chopped meat served with spices) and food gathered from the forests are common in the meals; especially in the rural areas.
  


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  Some minority groups follow the practice of sacrificing large buffalos. However, this practice is now being discouraged by the government.
  


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  The government maintains a strict control over the media in Laos.
  


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  An interesting thing that some people do when in Laos is to cycle from Luang Prabang to Hanoi; a trip that takes up to 15 days to conclude.
  


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  The main places to see in Laos are Plain of Jars, Pha That Luang, Pak Ou Caves, Wat Phu Champasak and Khone Phapheng.
  

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Free Information About

Travelling To Laos And How

You Can Get Laos Visa

By Susan Boyce

Laos is a landlocked country borders by Vietnam, Thailand, China and Burma. More than half of the country are surrounding by forest and mountains. There are 6.7 million people in Laos. The official capital city of Laos is Vientiane which is the main business and government office areas.

It is easy to travel to Laos via boat, bus and plane. The most comfortable way is by plane through 3 major international airports which located in 3 main cities, Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse.

Tourists, who come to Laos, can obtain Laos visa on arrival. It is very simple to get Laos visa on arrival in inland crossing, ports and Airports. It requires your valid passport, two recent photos, fill the Lao visa application form and pay USD 20-40 depending on your nationality. Lao authority will issue you a 30 day Lao tourist visa on arrival after you hand them all of the information needed. You can also receive Laos visa before you come to Laos via most Lao consulates and embassies abroad.

When you visit Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, do not miss Pra Thatluang Stupa, Wat Ho Prakeo museum, Patuxay monument, and Buddha Park also known as Xieng Khuan. These places are very interest sign seeing. They are the main places to attract tourists.

Luang Prabang is the most popular places to see in Laos amongst tourists that come from all over the world. Luang Prabang is the Ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the world heritage city. When you visit Luang Prabang, don't miss the city tour. It's very interesting sigh seeing. You'll see many old temples, formal loyal palace, National museum and one more thing you should see when you are in Lung Prabang is the night market that sells plenty of handcraft Lao products.

When you are in it would be best to learn to know a bit about Lao culture. When in Laos, try to do as the Lao do and remember; don't touch head, don't lose your temper with people and don't flash your fresh. The rest is about manners, shoes left outside, accepting hosts, greeting and not upsetting religious feelings.

When you visit Laos, it's always good to know some basic Lao words. Here are some Lao words you should know. People in Laos say Sabaidee for hello, Sabaidee bor for how are you, Khoi Sabaidee for I am fine, and Khop Chai for thanks you.

Looking to find the best deal on travelling to Laos, then visit http://traveltolaostips.blogspot.com to find the best advice on how to get Laos visa for you.

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Need information for a World Geography essay?

I need information on Laos.

So far, I've found some pretty good information from Britannica, a book in my school library, https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/fac... and http://www.culturalprofiles.net/laos/dir...

I need (and want) more info on Laos. Can anybody recommend me any sites that I can get more info off of?

This is for an essay due sometime in May (but outline and bibliography is due either Monday or April 20).

Thanks in advance for any help. Also, no wikipedia information. People by now should know that teachers don't accept wikipedia information anymore.

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107702.html

http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0828851.html

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2770.htm


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Vietnam Has the First Facebook For Luxury Travelers

With its most of efforts and enthusiasm to their customer interaction, Luxury Travel Company has launched its facebook ‘Lux4Lux’ network for people to exchange point of views, experiences and connect to travelers worldwide to share their travel stories, loved photos, find travel info, exciting experiences and even help planning their trips together.

Luxury Travel Vietnam Company specializes in luxury travel products and services in Indochina through their technology-based system of websites and information databases. They provide to luxury travelers a personalized travel packages with unique cultural and leisure-learning experiences in selected destinations in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and other destinations in Asia.

Their clients seek much more than conventional travel packages and demand the highest level of service, security and style. Luxury Travel creates packages for the traveler who besides of wanting the best in luxury also desires to have a unique experience.

In a bid to enhance their customer interaction, Luxury Travel Company has launched its a Facebook, providing trends, news, advice and travel stories across its Asian destinations.

The luxury travel advisors are there to share with travelers and guests and internet surfers about the ultimate local knowledge.

A Luxury Travel’s face book will allow clientele to benefit from advice and experiences of our luxury travel advisors, as well as other customers, with regard to Indochinese Peninsula:  Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and other destinations in Asia.

“We will be able to foster relationships beyond our customers’ trips and build a lifetime relationship with our customers. We listened to their wishes, needs, and feedbacks of our customers so that we deliver a right experience for our discerning guests,” explained Tony Pham, spokesperson of Luxury Travel Company.

“People have visited our destinations remain excited about their travel experiences and wanting to share their experiences, their loved photos with their friends, co-workers, relatives and in our prospects online. They feel that they are belonging to a community, responsible and are helpful” added Tony.

Luxury Travel’s clients can find their loved package tours, talking to travel specialist with highly knowledge, having them to create an individual and unique travel packages for them on the website: www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com.

Luxury Travel definitely does not just sell but helps customers to buy.

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The real dirt bike on the northwest, Vietnam

Motorbike trip is wonderful for those who have good health and like more adventure in their travels. Bike tours to the rugged region offer a more direct experience of the life of its people.

It is probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but discovering Vietnam’s rugged and scenic northwest on a motorbike is more than an exhilarating experience.

Those who have undertaken it say it enables them to see “life as it truly is for the Vietnamese people.”

Dramatic landscapes and sweeping panoramas become more direct and intense when the visitor is not enclosed within a vehicle. Watching the rural population doing about its business also becomes a more intimate affair.

“We started the itinerary to four mountainous provinces – Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien, Lao Cai – in the northwest region with a 130 km ride to Mai Chau,” said Andre Prince, who took the 7-day journey with six friends from Canada.

Together with a tour guide, they left Hanoi at 8:30 a.m. and rode the dirt-bikes (175cc and 250cc Yamaha and Honda) west to Mai Chau, home to the Thai ethnic minority.

They traveled on road No. 6 passing expansive rice paddies and scenic villages and stopped for refreshment before tackling 70km of undulating roads with great views of mountains and valleys before reaching Mai Chau at noon.

“We were really impressed by the traditional stilt-houses, the dances and meals at Pom Coong, a village of the White Thai ethnic minority,” said Andre.

The group left for Son La Province the next morning.

Kien, the tour guide, said the motorbike trip of about 1,000 km is wonderful for those who have good health and like more adventure in their travels. The tour is also great for finding several vantage spots for photography, he added.

Besides the tea plantations in Moc Chau Plateau – the destination of the best green tea in Vietnam that grows along the roads on the hillsides in Son La, the valley of Dien Bien Phu also offers magnificent views.

Here “the ride is more adventurous with more winding roads and longer passes, while offering more colorful minority groups and more stunning scenery,” said Andre, adding that the highlight of Dien Bien Province could be the impressive Pha Din

Pass, which means Heaven-Earth. According to local legend, it was the frontier between Heaven and Earth. Pha Din is some 1,000m above sea-level.

“Climbing and descending the slopes with their many bends and deep gorges is a really unforgettable experience,” Andre said.

The fourth day was scheduled for Lao Cai, where stops at H’mong and Dao villages refreshed the crew after a 225 km ride along stunning gorges and the Nam Na River.

Fittingly, Sa Pa was the pinnacle of the trip, where the group stayed for two days and visited several ethnic minority villages deep in the forest.

“Sa Pa is a paradise for trekking lovers. It has so many routes with views of beautiful terraced fields, diverse minority groups and the highest peak in Indochina, the Fansipan.”

The group also got off their bikes to take a jeep ride downhill to the Muong Hoa Valley, where they trekked on dirt paths through pine forest, terraced fields and H’mong villages. En route they stopped to visit minority schools and had a picnic lunch by the river.

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Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Son La – Dien Bien – Lao Cai – Hanoi
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Motorcycling grade: Moderate to Challenging
From US$546 per person
Contact: Active Travel Vietnam
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