Transport

Laos

Vang Vieng to Phonsavan: Everything You Need to Know About the Bus Journey (2026 Updated)

After staying for three nights in Vang Vieng, we travelled by bus to Phonsavan to see the Plain of Jars.I will share abo...
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Muang Sing to Muang Long or Luang Nam Tha and Oudomxay: Hitchhiking in Laos again

It's great to be able to travel without any concrete plans and to have time to do what you want. We had hoped to travel ...
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Luang Namtha to Muang Sing

There are 'regular' minivans from Luang Namtha to Muang Sing from the conveniently located 'domestic' bus station.How to...
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A Day Tour by Bike in Luang Namtha

There's not much to do in Luang Namtha itself, but the surrounding area is culturally very rich and has a diverse group ...
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How we got from Oudamxay to Luang Namtha

The journey by minibus from Oudamxay to Luang Namtha takes between 3-4 hours and is yet another beautiful journey.
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How we got from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoy and back

Nong Khiaw is a fairly small and relaxed place, but we decided to head for some where smaller and even more chilled out....
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

You used to be able to take a boat from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, but a dam has blocked that option.   I think the be...
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A Day Tour in Vientiane: Buying Train Tickets and Sightseeing

We didn't have too many plans fixed for after Vientiane, but when we woke up we decided to try and buy a train ticket to...
Laos

Thakhek to Vientiane Bus Guide: Timetables, Prices & Station Info (2026 Updated & Our Experience)

After completing the Thakhek Loop we had a leisurely afternoon walking around the town of Thakhek. We also bought a bus ...
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Vientiane to Luang Prabang by Train: Timetable, Ticket Booking & Station Tips (2026)

There are now three daily trains from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on the Laos-China Railway. We took the slightly slower ...