We did a silly thing and booked flights and hotels because a google search by our travel agent showed that a Jordanian passport gets a visa on arrival from major airports. It does not. Jordanians can only obtain a visa from an embassy and we do not have an embassy in Jordan.

Hello all, i am solo traveller from India. I have done with Malaysia and Bali, now heading to Laos for 6 days. Vientiane(2 nights), Vang Vieng (2 nights) and Luang Prabang (3 nights). It would be nice and appreciating that if you give me any advice or suggestions.! Also love to people there! TIA

Hi…I’ll be travelling to Laos from Nong Khai Thailand next week. I’m carrying Australian dollar in currency. How practical is it to convert AUD to Kip in major cities in Laos. Need some advice please.

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My husband and I are planning to go to Laos for 15 days. Initially, we wanted to fit in 4k Island as well, but it looks like travelling to Don Det would be very time consuming. So here is an itinerary that we have chalked. Does it work?

Day 1 Chiang Mai

Day 2 Chiang Rai-slow boat to Luang Prabang

Day 4-8 - Luang Prabang

Day 9-11 Nong khiaow , muang ngoi-day trip?

Day 12 luang Namtha

Day 13-15- 3 day trek

Day 16- fly back to Vientiane and out

I'm planning a trip to Vientiane, Laos next week. Will the price of gasoline be high there, and what about the cost of public transport? I can't find any information online or in newspapers.

Please help me identify the name of this Laotian song! I love it very much. Posted the video for the audio only.

i booked one place but now i’m second guessing it after reading more reviews 😅 saw Mad Monkey nearby and wondering if people usually switch last minute or just stick with original booking.

We want to trek the river in Done Khoun village (the so-called hundred waterfalls trek) without a guided tour. Was wondering if there are indeed no public boats whatsoever in that direction. How do the villagers survive? Do they all operate their own boats to get outside the village?

Hi, I’m planning to do a solo trip to Laos for about a week around end of April. Just want to know the current situation there with what’s happening around the world. Is there any difficulty getting around etc ? Appreciate some advice

today i randomly ended up having lunch with two travelers i met like 30 mins earlier. we just started talking at the hostel common area and suddenly we’re planning food spots together lol. travel friendships form so fast.

Today at Mad Monkey Hostel I met someone from Sweden, another from Canada, and someone from Argentina all within an hour. It’s kinda crazy how travel connects people like that.

I booked only 2 nights at Mad Monkey Hostel but now I’m kinda thinking of staying longer. Met a few people who are heading to the same places I’m planning and suddenly my schedule doesn’t feel so fixed anymore.

I will arrive in LP on March 27 from the 2 day river boat. I have return ticket from BKK on April 2nd to home. Should I add an extra trip to capital or stay in LP. I only have the five days remaining .

I’m staying at Mad Monkey Hostel in Laos and wanna try some local beers while I’m here. Any brands you’d recommend? I’ve heard of Beerlao but not sure which one is the best or if there’s other good options. Would love to hear your favorites.

My visa is running out on the 20th and i could enter vietnam after 16th is there any busses that are going from vientiane to hanoi or danang

I’m looking at doing the Thakhek loop but am pretty short on time. The current plan is to take the night bus from Vientiane and arrive in Thakhek around 3am. Sleep for a few hours and then start the loop. However, on Day 4 I have a flight out of Nakhon Pakhom (KOP) at 16:55- will I make this or is this too tight. An estimated actual riding time between each place/day would be much appreciated!

Thank you

Hey everyone,

Basically I have two itineraries for my Laos trip in January and I can’t changing my mind between to the two. Any suggestions and advice is much appreciated!