Bangkok Thailand and Vientiane Laos
TRAVEL GUIDE
2015
TRAVEL GUIDE
2015
I have mastered that feeling of long waiting time thus testing my patience. At the back of my mind I know I have a purpose and I look forward to the day that I am able to backpack again longer than I wanted it and embrace that freedom.
Momentarily I continue to accept such big opportunity of short backpacking trails over my finances, time and work.
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Momentarily I continue to accept such big opportunity of short backpacking trails over my finances, time and work.
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It took me 6 months for this one anticipated trip, a long time plan that I wanted to spend my 31st somewhere specifically overseas. Grateful for this chance granted by the company that I work for, this is another week-long trail for me to cherish.
I made this realized with the companionship of my travel mate yen
who took care of our bookings via Cebu Pacific Air for
a Manila to Bangkok Flight back and forth.
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This vacation break has been an unforgettable experience for me as I had my first train ride, another border crossing journey worth
remembering being in two places on the exact day of my birthday - leading me to discover
another beautiful city, that is Vientiane.
Read more: How to Cross the border between Bangkok Thailand and Vientiane Laos via Train 69
We reached Laos via Thailand with both plane and train rides combined, a total of 48 hrs traveling time and I never complained about it for all I knew is that I am blessed again with this travel dream coming true.
Revisiting Bangkok and
But I am very much grateful to the local Thai people for always putting that genuine smile on their faces as
I explored the city once again.
Thailand
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But I am very much grateful to the local Thai people for always putting that genuine smile on their faces as
I explored the city once again.
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Vientiane Laos was a surprising destination for
me and I can never imagine this city as laid back as it was bringing in that most relaxing atmosphere and with all the easy
access for anything you need on a special holiday.
Once I
stepped foot I exaggeratedly said out loud “I love this place!” with Yen
shrugging me off, saying it was too early to tell.
I guessed
I have that special instinct when I mean it so genuine that it is truly a special place to enjoy
and to discern.
Coming here gives you another perfect view of theMekong River
Read more about Vientiane LAOS Travel Guide.
Coming here gives you another perfect view of the
Read more about Vientiane LAOS Travel Guide.
Walking around is safely
possible and I should emphasize that this is the safest city I have visited in
my life.
We have walked a few
kilometers around the area to find our hotel and this allowed us a glimpsed of
their French-inspired buildings and restaurants and get delighted with the
feast of its oriental street foods.
Touring around the city center and renting bicycles will be an engaging option
with most tourist places free of entrance, an inexpensive treat for us to
partake.
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Bangkok Thailand
was our gateway going to Vientiane where I had my first ever overnight sleeper train journey crossing borders between distinct beautiful countries.
The city remains to be
eventful with the month of August becoming much intense boosting its tourism
industry - triple the crowd as I have observed last year in December when I
visited it the first time.
I came back to some known tourist spots and temples to accompany
my mate and explore more of street food, we can't get enough of Pad Thai for
this holiday.
This vacation is another
slow backpacking trail for me, so I decided to roam around the city purposely
Chinatown Area which allowed me to meet and greet locals and experiment on my
street photography enthusiasm.
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We spent
a total of 8 Days 7 Nights exploring the main cities of Thailand and Laos including plane and train trips
This I
consider an introductory to my solitary travel plan. That instant when I
indirectly told my parents that I will be away for my natal day put some
silence on them.
I know how emotional my father can get when we miss all these
special occasions which I find a sweet gesture.
But I am much blessed that they have understood my purpose and gave me independence and full trust being
able to travel again out of the country.
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TRAVEL TIMELINE
Day 1
- 8:00 AM Flight from Cebu to
- At 9:30 we have arrived
safely in
- Money Exchange in
- Terminal 3 has recently opened its new wing "The Wings Transit Lounge" fronting Mc Donalds. This caters to travelers who needed a place to stay and or take some quick rest and shower within the airport vicinity.
Day 2
- 6:00 AM Flew to
- Money Exchange in Suvarnabhumi Airport
- DOLLARS ----- BAHT
- 10:30AM We went straight to Bangkok Railway Station for our Train Ticket claiming which we booked online via https://12go.asia/en
- At 1:00PM Visited the Temple “Wat
Trimitr” few kilometers from Hua Bangkok
Railway Station
- At 8:00 PM Train Ride departed from to Bangkok Railway Station to Nong Khai Border.
Day 3
- 7:30 AM Arrival in Nong Khai
Station and Immigration Checking
- 9:00 AM Train Ride from Nong
Khai station to Thanaleng Station Immigration Checking
- 9:30AM Van Ride from
Thanaleng to
- Walked around the city center to figure out our hostel
- Money Exchange
- DOLLARS ----- KIP
- Checked in at Vientiane Star Hotel at
AFTERNOON
- Buddha Park Visit after lunch
- Night Market by the
Mekong Bay Area and Sunset viewing
- Birthday Surprise in
my Hotel c/o the staff and the owner
- Night Walk Along the Bay Area
Day 4
- Morning Market
- Wat Sisaket
- Patouxy
- The Great Stupa
Day 5
- Le Banneton - French Bakery
- 11:00 AM
- 1:30 PM Arrival Back in Nong
Khai Station
- 7:10 PM Train Ride from Nong
Khai to Hua Lamphong Station
Day 6
- 6:30 AM Arrival in Hua Lamphong
Station
- Check in at Loftel22 Hostel at 1:00 PM
- MBK Mall
- REST and REST and REST
Day 7
- Catholic Church Visit
- Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha
Day 8
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