Transport

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How to Get from Luang Namtha to Muang Sing: Minivan Guide and Travel Experience

Our honest guide on how to get from Luang Namtha to Muang Sing by local minivan. Find out about ticket prices, timetables, what to expect at the domestic bus station, and our real experience dealing with cancelled schedules and overcrowded transport.
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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 best...
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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...
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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 ...
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Day 4: The Final Stretch – Cooling Down at Cool Springs and Heading Back (Thakhek Loop)

The last day of the Loop was very enjoyable as we made our way back to Thakhet the way we had come on day 1.
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Day 3: The Highlight – Exploring the Epic Kong Lor Cave by Boat (Thakhek Loop)

Two main activities for today were go taking a trip through the 7.5km Kong Lor cave and driving back to Thalang to spend...