Transport

Thailand

from Nang Rong to Chanthaburi: Bus Journey

After two nights in Nang Rong, we travelled 'directly' to Chanthaburi.This section describes the bus journey from Nang R...
Thailand

From Phimai to Nang Rong. A Bus Journey via Chum Phuang which didn’t work

Our next stop after Phimai was Nang Rong to get to Phanom Rung and other historical sites. There is no direct way from P...
Thailand

From Nakhon Ratchasima to Phimai: Bus Journey

We travelled by bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Phimai.Phimai has Khmer ruins and is a popular spot for Thai tourists.The ...
Thailand

Train journey from Nong Khai to Nakhon Ratchasima

We travelled by train from Nong Khai to Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat).Buses are available from Nong Khai to Nakhon Ratchasi...
Thailand

From Bueng Kan to Nong Khai: Bus Trip

After crossing the border from Laos and spending the night in Bueng Kan, we travelled to Nong Khai.There is a regular mi...
Border Crossing

Paksan to Bueng Kan Border Crossing (Laos – Thai) Mekong River by Boat

Looking for an alternative land border crossing from Laos to Thailand? Skip Vientiane and discover the ultimate off-the-beaten-path route from Paksan to Bueng Kan via a local Mekong River boat. Get real-time insights on Lao departure stamps, boat ticket prices, leftover Kip currency exchange tips, Thai customs inspections, and local Tuk-Tuk fares.
Laos

Phonsavan to Paksan by Bus: A Daylight Sleeper Journey with Double Beds

Planning an overland transit from Phonsavan to the Thai border town of Paksan? Read our comprehensive 2026 transport guide covering the Bounmixay Southern Bus Terminal timetable, the unique 2-person shared double bunk setup, ticket prices, and what to expect on this surprisingly smooth 6-hour mountain descent.
Laos

Vang Vieng to Phonsavan by Bus: Minivan Guide and Mountain Road Journey

After three nights in Vang Vieng, it was time to move on to our next major Laotian destination: Phonsavan, the high-altitude gateway to the mystical UNESCO World Heritage Plain of Jars. While the overland distance between these two hubs is a modest 230 km on paper, this specific journey requires crossing Route 7—a notoriously twisting, […]

Laos

Muang Sing to Oudomxay via Luang Namtha: Hitchhiking & Bus Guide in Laos

One of the finest luxuries of long-term independent travel is the complete freedom to operate without concrete plans, pivoting your entire route on a whim when the realities of the ground demand it. After spending two peaceful nights in the northern border town of Muang Sing, our grand ambition was to catch a local connection […]

Laos

Oudomxay to Luang Namtha by Minivan: Timetables, Costs, and Our Experience

Master the overland route from Oudomxay (Muang Xay) to Luang Namtha, Laos. Learn how to catch the central shared golf carts to the New Bus Station, purchase tickets (80,000 Kip), and what to expect during the scenic 4-hour mountain minivan ride.