October 18, 2006
So I was bored, and I decided to watch TV even though Sundays aren’t “TV nights” for me. I didn’t know what to watch, so I started to watch a little of the [not so] Amazing Race. This particular episode they were in India, and I thought to myself, “Self, you don’t know anything about India…that’s bad.” I’ve heard of the India’s computer programmers and their rising demand for oil, but I didn’t know enough about them to satisfy my continual thirst for knowledge of the universe.
So I decided to do a little research for myself (online of course) about India, more specifically, Mumbai. I learned alot, but stayed up too late doing so. I ran across a thorough Mumbai, India guide over at Open Travel Info. (more…)
September 2, 2006
Bangkok’s new, hyped airport Suvarnabhumi (NBK) & (su-wan-na-poom) is expected to open on September 28, 2006 to replace the aging Don Mueang, Bangkok’s current international airport.
A recent Forbes article discusses the dark side of the recent air port opening. The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) warns that (more…)
July 18, 2006
Laos is a relatively new popular budget destination in Southeast Asia because it has only been opened up for travel since 1989. This means a) it’s really cheap and b) there are endless oppurtunities to experience the culture of the inhabitants here.
You can exolore the rugged and untouched areas in the North, or the more developed areas of Vientiane and Vang Vieng. There is a bus that runs between these cities for about $6.
Accommodations in Laos usually cost $7 a day, but expect to pay more in popular places like Vientiane. Food is usually rice, and $5 a day is plenty to budget. Usually, USD or THB is used for currency, but do not expect finding atms in Laos during your trip, so you should get your cash in Thailand before.
Mekong, Laos
Getting to Laos is somewhat difficult, as it usually requires entry from the Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai, Thailand. Here you can purchase 15 day visas, and go through immigration. 30 day visas are available, but must be purchased elsewhere.
For activities in Laos, there is a lot to do and see. You can visit the Buddhist temples, or shop in the open air markets. Many travelers enjoy just wandering about the city and countryside. Laos has a lot to offer all budget travelers.
[tags] Laos [/tags]