Category Archives: Laos

Travel Expenses: Vientiane, Laos

Posted on Friday, 10 July 2009 by Nina

Throughout July, I’ll be writing about my post-trip accounting and evaluation of my Southeast Asian month-long backpacking trip. This includes the costs of each leg of the trip and reviews of accommodation and transportation. First up is my travel expenses … Continue reading →

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Day 14: From Vientiane to Bangkok

Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2009 by Nina

A songthaew picked me up at the guesthouse just a little past 5pm yesterday afternoon. It made a couple more stops, picking other passengers from the other guesthouses in the area. I guess I miss talking to people, since I … Continue reading →

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Travel Expenses: Luang Prabang

Posted on Saturday, 13 June 2009 by Nina

This was quite an expensive leg of the trip, specially since I took the plane from Bangkok. Living expenses in Luang Prabang isn’t too expensive though.

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Day 13: Adieu, Laos

Posted on Saturday, 13 June 2009 by Nina

Though I walked a lot yesterday, I still had a hard time sleeping last night. I suppose I’m too aware of my surroundings (and freaked out by it), or I’m just too excited about going back to Thailand. I was … Continue reading →

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Day 12: Vientiane by foot

Posted on Friday, 12 June 2009 by Nina

Today was actually quite good. Due to yesterday’s terrible experience with that tuk-tuk driver and my miserable room (which I totally brought upon myself, I admit), I was ready to hate Vientiane. Internet service just for fun

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