Hello! I need help choosing a river cruise company and itinerary! Can you recommend? We want to go to China, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos. Is there and itinerary that goes to these countries. If not can you recommend a company that does both so maybe we can do a back to back? Also are these lines friendly to teens. They really want to go to asia so i think they will be so immersed in the tours and culture that boredom wont be a problem. Are all teh line all inclusive? we would like an all inclusive line but its not a must1 Thanks in advance
also are te dress codes on the ships strict we like casual or no dress codes do any lines offer these?
I think Princess cruises offer a pretty good network for Asia Cruises, their itinerary ranges from departing in Vancouver and arriving in Beijing to starting in Beijing and ending in Singapore. Generally, most cruise lines are pretty friendly to all age groups. Anyways, I think contacting your trusted travel agent may also be a good idea. In the source, I will put in the official link to Princess Cruises. Have fun!
laos tour_2="laos tour" Should I visit Angkor Wat while I am in Southeast Asia?
I am going with my Mom to Thailand and Laos in August in a tour group. We are spending are maximum budget for this years trip but there is an extension pre trip to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia. But the only thing is that it is $1,000 extra, and we cant really afford more then we already are going to be spending. I hear a lot of wonderful things about Angkor Wat and how it is so beautiful and etc.
Do you think it is worth it to spend the extra money and visit Angkor Wat?
Some pictures from Cambodia and Angkor Wat may help you :
http://www.willgoto.com/1/024360/liens.aspx and the related picture galleries in Dutch (language does not matter for pictures) http://www.willgoto.com/6/144011/liens.aspx or in French http://www.willgoto.com/2/144025/liens.aspx
See also the travel guide to Cambodia: http://www.willgoto.com/1/024319/liens.aspx
Are you interested by such a cultural trip ? Does the tour extension offer enough time and support to really enjoy the tour to Cambodia? May you have another opportunity to visit Cambodia later on? Is it possible to replace the Laos tour with a Cambodia tour?
Above questions are probably the kind of factors you have to consider.
By the way, you find a Laos travel guide here: http://www.willgoto.com/1/024115/liens.aspx
Somkhith Phapakdy - Trip to Ban Sythantay, Laos 2001 part 1
laos tour_3="laos tour" Visa needed for Australian traveller in Asia?
For Australian citizens who are thinking about going to Asia, which country require visa? Stay at each country will not exceed 2 weeks ( just a quick tour). Also, which country allow visa to be brought at their airports like going to Turkey for Australians . That way time will be saved and visas could be pre-arranged
Thank You
Countries are CHINA JAPAN S KOREA VIETNAM CAMBODIA LAOS THAILAND PHILIPPINES BRUNEI INDONESIA MALAYASIA SINGAPORE NEPAL MONGOLIA INDIA BHUTAN
China, Vietnam, India... all require Visas in Advance. There might be one or two others in there like Brunei and Mongolia,,, Maybe Bhutan but the rest are VOA Visas at the Border. This is all easy stuff and most Visas can be secured on line these days like this site for Vietnam. https://www.visa-vietnam.org/ China's visa policy changes all the time and sometimes they want to have a list of every destination and what hotel you are going to be staying at etc.
India wants you to show proof of solvency so take along a bank statement or two, or a huge chunk of cash to solve the problem. They just want to make sure you have enough money to leave so they don't have to support or deport you A** have fun.
laos tourist_2="laos tourist" What must all be figured in planning a trip from Omaha Nebraska to Los Angeles, California?
Just getting a head start on planning a trip from Omaha, Nebraska to Laos Angeles, California. I NEED to talk to California people. I know nobody there! The trip will be for two weeks and it'll be my girlfriend and me, both adults, both with money, but we need prices for plane tickets, lodging, we're not tourists, we just want to scope out a city in California for a possible move. Anything worthwhile that I should know, please answer, comment, give advice. Thanks so much.
You can find prices for airline tickets and lodgings by doing web searches. I've traveled to many places and was always able to find hotel and airline information, even making my reservations online.
Try http://www.expedia.com/
also, the website of the airline(s) that go to Los Angeles from the city you'll be flying from. I do this because they are reliable and sometimes have the best deals.
And the websites for some of the chain motels like Best Western, Holiday Inn, Super 8, and Motel 6.
laos tourism_3="laos tourism" Laos and Cambodia travel spots ?
are these 2 countries worth travel ? i hear Laos is like an upcoming hong kong. what are the things to do in these area's ? or what are best asian travel spots? im definitely going to japan first and most likely singapore, but looking for another spot. i've already been to thailand; im into great food, beaches, eco tourism, local shows, and safe travel...
WHAT? How can one compare Laos with Hong Kong? Ain't even a working ATM Machine in the whole of Laos! Laos is a great country to travel, its friendly, laid back people speaks a sort of Thai dialect, the nature is unspoiled ( as it is unspoiled in Cambodia, too) the pace is slow, and the landscape is beautiful. If you are into spirituality , well, you have dozens of temples to visit ( or stay in) in Laos, meditation courses to attend to and, of course, the magnificence of the biggest religious complex ever built in the planet, Angkor Wat ( Cambodia) Fancy some nice beaches? Or tropical islands? Well, coastal Cambodia has more than 20 deserted or semi-deserted islands and beautiful beaches, as well as a dozen of national parks and reservoirs. Both the countries are safe to travel and much cheaper than Thailand.
laos tourist="laos tourist" what are the historical and tourist places in Laos?
hi, a Lonely planet guide to Laos would be a good investment if oyu are going.
There is the "Gibbon Experience" close to "Luang Nam Tha" you can then boat it down the Mekong River to "Luang Phrabang" if you take a visa on arrival of 15days, visiting the above 3 places should take up most of your time.
laos tour_4="laos tour" Will this SE Asia itinerary still work?
I was originally going to do 2 months in a clockwise tour. Thailand - Laos - Vietnam (north to south) - Cambodia - Bangkok.
Now I have some friend who are visiting Vietnam starting in Saigon and finishing in Hanoi. Could I do it this way instead.
Thailand - Laos (North to South then cross over to Cambodia) - Cambodia - Vietnam (South to North). then fly to bangkok. I know its a zig zag but is it worth me doing this just to hang out with my friends
I just returned from a trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
This is the route I took with my wife: Flew into Bangkok, Two days there, then we drove in a mini van to the border with Cambodia. Walked across the border and got into a second mini van and went to Siem Reap. Spent Four days in Siem Reap visiting Angkor Wat then we went by bus to Phonem Penn for two days then by Boat down the Mekong River into Vietnam. Bus to Saigon. Few days there then flew to Da nang then Hoi An Bus to Hui then overnight train to Hanoi.
laos tourist_3="laos tourist" Do Thai like foreign tourists or do they despise them?
I understand from a few travellers, farang married to Thais and also from my own experiences that Thai only tolerate foreigners because of the tourist dollar they bring.
The Thais have a number of nasty phrases in their own language about foreigners.
When I am in Thailand I really dont feel welcome as I do in China, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
In my experience it is a lot more difficult to get along with other nationalities. Thai people will leave you be and are very tolerant.
I am sure there is a bad apple in every basket.
You will always be a farang -foreigner- in Thailand. You always will be called farang where ever you go and if this bothers you, Thailand may not be such a Paradise for you. It is not meant to insult you but it's deeply engrained in the way Thai people refer to white people.
Thai people must be the most sociable nation on the planet. They are extremely friendly in particular in areas with few tourists. A smile from another person is always replied to with a smile. If they seem unsure about you it is probably because they are shy....a smile usually takes care of it and will be replied with a smile.
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Tourism In Cambodia: A Brief History About Cambodia
There are so many countries are having so many natural beauties around the world. Cambodia is one of the greatest countries in that list. So many people in the world are calling this country as pearl of Asia or God created heaven. This country is situated in Indo Chinese peninsula and Vietnam and Lao are the boarder countries in the east. In earlier days, the Cambodia is well known as Kampuchea, having more than fourteen million people. The capital of this country is the biggest city and having more beautiful tourist places around this city. The Cambodia was ruled by the powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire in between the eleventh and fourteenth century. The people of the Cambodia country are identified as Cambodians or Khmer people. However, the citizen of this Cambodian country would like to identify them as Khmer people refer to ethnic Khmers. And coming to religion of the country, most of the people are Buddhists and remaining people are Muslims, Chinese and Hindus and many more.
In earlier centuries, the Cambodia country has faced so many testing times, fortunately it has so many tourist attractions. Most of the wonders in this country has survived and treated as rich in history, culture and architectures and arts are reporting the uniqueness in Khmer culture. And beautiful tourist spots are always somewhere and something to cater to your fancy.
From the past decade, it is observed that the tourism rate in this country has been growing rapidly, and it has become more popular, and it has created numerous opportunities to the local people. Most of the country income is depending upon the Eco-tourism. The tourism in this country has started in pre history days. So many countries are willing to trade with this country.The Angkor watt temple in this country has one of the biggest temples in the world, architecture by the people of Khmer culture. The country has not only temple and ruins and also the beautiful eco parks.This amazing country is always welcoming environment lovers with its graces and natural beauty. There are so many most exciting and original adventures in the Asia continent are yet to be explored.In the north east region of the country has a wealth of jungles, lakes, rivers and awesome waterfalls.These places are occupied by some of the interesting minority groups.The national elephant park is one of the biggest geological parks around the world. This country has worlds finest beaches are boasting the coastline of the country.And the boat shire in Mekong and Sap Lake will add more grace to your wonderful moments in this country. These Lakes are the important source of fish to the people in this country.
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