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Arrived 12 December 2005 (Thai Air from Bangkok) TG690
Stayed at Novotel, Vientiane.
Departed 17 December 2005 (Vietnam Airlines to Phnom Penh) VN841
Visa on arrival $30 plus one passport photo
Departure tax $10
Money - no ATM - changed $ in hotel
Travel - tuk-tuk and back of motorbike
Health - had a cold for 3 days (probably caught it in the airport queueing for the visa). Otherwise OK.
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No-one smokes
Local Customs
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I only saw two people smoking in the whole time I was there. This is less than any other country I've ever been to. I... more travel advice
Similar language to Thai
Local Customs
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The Lao and Thai languages are mutually comprehensible. If you speak Thai you will be able to make yourself understood... more travel advice
Morning market - misnomer
Warnings Or Dangers
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It doesn't open until 8am and it closes at around 4pm, so it's hardly a morning market. Don't go there early morning or... more travel advice
Internet cafe
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There are quite a lot of internet cafes in the centre - the cost is generally 10,000 an hour. more travel advice
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Very good page Thank You -Gracias
Very interesting page. I especially enjoyed the pics of the people you encountered. I also agree that Beer Lao is one of the best in SEA! Happy travels!
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