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are you going to visit Laos--any question please ask me?

Laos is beautiful country and worthwhlile to visit

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Msg: #41 15 weeks ago, September 15th 2009

Guess the mods here are pretty strict with links, even if they are genuine travel blogs like mine. Anyway, sorry mods for linking those links, my bad.

Another thing I would like to add is that on my next trip to Laos, I would want to visit some of the smaller towns. I have heard about the landmine issue so Jay, is that a major issue? Should I be worried?

Regards,
David
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jaykhonlao

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Msg: #42 15 weeks ago, September 16th 2009

there are landmine from north to south especially near the borders of vietnam and cambodia,
UXO Lao operates in nine of the most UXO impacted provinces in the country:

the most UXO impacted provinces in the country:

1. Savannakhet

2. Xiengkhuang

3. Saravane

4. Khammuane

5. Sekong

6. Champasack

7. Huaphanh

8. Attapeu

9. Luangprabang

you shouldnt be worried about landmine, just follow the instruction of villager and your guide , don't be alone at the warning areas.
Good luck
Jay

macdon3

Rob McKenzie
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Msg: #43 12 weeks ago, October 10th 2009

Hello, I am looking at flying from Hanoi to Laos . Once arriving i'm wanting to go straight to Vang Vieng and am wondering if it is better to land in Vientiane or Luang Prabang for travel time to V V? Also wondering what the weather in Laos is like in the middle of February and how the Nam song usually flows that time of the year? Also, how many days is a good period to allow for tubing and is it easy to get accomodation in Vang Vieng? Any information is welcome! Thanks. Mac.

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Msg: #44 9 weeks ago, October 29th 2009

I think it's quicker from Vientianne to Vang Vieng. Feb will be dry and the Nam Somg should not run too fast. You can do the tubing in anything from a couple of hours to a whole day. It just depends on how much you want to drink and swing into the river on route. It shouldn't be any problem getting accommodation, plenty of options when you get there.

Enjoy.

jaykhonlao

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Msg: #45 9 weeks ago, October 29th 2009

Hi macdon3, Yes landing to Vientiane and then VV is quicker , The weather is great in the middle of Feb in Vangvieng, it 's quite cool at night and early morning. song river won't be much this time, but it will be enough for you to tubing. good luck.

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David Jr
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Msg: #46 9 weeks ago, October 30th 2009

Thank you Jay.

Regards,
David

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Melanie Andre
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Msg: #47 8 days ago, December 27th 2009

I am going to Laos on my own in April. I am really worried about travelling alone. Is it easy enough to meet people along the way? and can you suggest some hostels in Luang Prabang, VV and Vientianne where i meet people to travel with.

Thanks!
Melanie

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Msg: #48 7 days ago, December 28th 2009

it is easy to meet some friend

MelanieA

Melanie Andre
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Msg: #49 7 days ago, December 28th 2009

really? ok that makes me feel a lot better thank you :-)

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Msg: #50 7 days ago, December 28th 2009

The best way is to start in Huey Xai and take the slow boat to Luang Prabang. It's an easy way to meet people. I kept meeting the same people on the boat days later and spent 3 weeks travelling with 4 others on the same boat. Very easy to meet like minded people.

jaykhonlao

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Msg: #51 6 days ago, December 29th 2009

if you have more time u can visit my hometown thakhek, the old french colony where u can find french style building and outside u can enjoy the lanscape ,many shape of mouantianes

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