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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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those prices look VERY cheap! too good to be true?
anyone used this site?
I'm seeing prices of 600.000won including tax to London, RT!...
Ok its russian airlines.. but still.. I mean can't be that bad..the russians did go to out of space hahahaha |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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those prices look VERY cheap! too good to be true?
anyone used this site?
I'm seeing prices of 600.000won including tax to London, RT!...
Ok its russian airlines.. but still.. I mean can't be that bad..the russians did go to out of space hahahaha |
I've used it dozens of times but look to see if they have seats available. You can also try www.toptravel.co.kr |
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AsiaESLbound
Joined: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Truck Stop Missouri
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:05 am Post subject: |
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I would highly recommend trying Marco Polo in Itaewon. There are still many possibilities right now. I got a trip to SEA just a few hours ago to depart on Friday night. Direct Thai Airways flights to Bangkok were like 720,000 (can't remember the exact number), but I also got a round trip flight from Bangkok to Yangon added; all for a total of 890k. Not bad considering it's a good itinerary of direct flights on what is said to be a very good airline that's described to be, "smooth as silk," featuring exceptionally nice eye candy on staff. I'm so thrilled!
I didn't ask about Luang Prabang since I'm not going to Laos this time, but I'm sure it's possible if you inquire. |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:37 am Post subject: |
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yeah its not that bad price wise going onward from bkk on thai, you can likely get a connecting thai flight to vientiene the same say if you take one of the morning flights to bkk on thai there used to be an evening flight, then lao airlines to lp for like $80 each way vientiene is fine for a day or two, lao airlines is fine for the tourist routes. you can also grab an air asia flight to udon dirt cheap and take a bus to the border but you would have to overnight in bkk
other options are to take a bus from vte to lp 12 hours with a stop in vv, not fun if you ask me.
bangkok airways goes direct from bkk to lp, expensive though you will also have to overnight in bkk again no matter who you take to bkk
finally you can grab an air asia flight to chiang rai then bus it to the border and take the 2 day boat to lp |
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AsiaESLbound
Joined: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Truck Stop Missouri
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:18 am Post subject: |
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Also worth checking Thai Airways site now too as I just checked again to see what was going on and I noticed my trip is going for 199k less than what it quoted over the weekend. I just also seen I paid 77k more than their site now quotes, but I'm still happy about my purchase from Marco. Many possibilities abound.
I must be going on vacation a week later than most which is fine. |
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teretere
Joined: 26 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:38 am Post subject: |
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Luang Prabang is probably my favourite place on earth. Beautiful, friendly, cheap and completely chilled out.
As for flights, you might find it cheaper/easier to get to the capital city Vientiane first and then get a flight to Luang Prabang. |
It certain seems to have it all based on my research:
French colonial architecture; wonderful unspoiled nature all around; modern amenities combined with local, authentic charm; romantic & atmospheric streets, neighborhoods, and surroundings; and great Asian cuisine at an affordable price.
What do you think it might be like to live in Luang Prabang for anywhere between 2-4 months each year? Too boring? |
That about sums it up 
Depends on the sort of person you are really, I managed to spend a fortnight there by myself on a shoestring budget (around $20 a day I think, great food+accom inclusive) without getting bored in the slightest. Spent my days wandering the backstreet markets and exploring temples and then sat overlooking the stunning Mekong River each evening with a couple of BeerLao. Bliss.
If you've got a bigger budget then there's countless river trips, hikes, bike rides, caves and surrounding villages to keep you occupied too. So long as you were to pace yourself I think a few months is pretty doable, especially if you're with friends or a significant other.
In fact, I really ought to check out what the market for ESL teachers is like in Laos... |
Thanks. I'm really looking forward to my trip.
What other SE Asian cities have you visited? Any other place evoke the same feeling?
I'm looking at Puerto Princesa in the Philippines right now...looks great so far by photos at least. |
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AsiaESLbound
Joined: 07 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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| OP, we'd like to hear what you found to be the cheapest and fastest way to Luang Prabang. Myanmar is said to be the other place evoking times past. Instead of French colonial, it's British colonial style. I'm looking forward to seeing it. |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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| teretere wrote: |
| Skipperoo wrote: |
| teretere wrote: |
| Skipperoo wrote: |
Luang Prabang is probably my favourite place on earth. Beautiful, friendly, cheap and completely chilled out.
As for flights, you might find it cheaper/easier to get to the capital city Vientiane first and then get a flight to Luang Prabang. |
It certain seems to have it all based on my research:
French colonial architecture; wonderful unspoiled nature all around; modern amenities combined with local, authentic charm; romantic & atmospheric streets, neighborhoods, and surroundings; and great Asian cuisine at an affordable price.
What do you think it might be like to live in Luang Prabang for anywhere between 2-4 months each year? Too boring? |
That about sums it up
Depends on the sort of person you are really, I managed to spend a fortnight there by myself on a shoestring budget (around $20 a day I think, great food+accom inclusive) without getting bored in the slightest. Spent my days wandering the backstreet markets and exploring temples and then sat overlooking the stunning Mekong River each evening with a couple of BeerLao. Bliss.
If you've got a bigger budget then there's countless river trips, hikes, bike rides, caves and surrounding villages to keep you occupied too. So long as you were to pace yourself I think a few months is pretty doable, especially if you're with friends or a significant other.
In fact, I really ought to check out what the market for ESL teachers is like in Laos... |
Thanks. I'm really looking forward to my trip.
What other SE Asian cities have you visited? Any other place evoke the same feeling?
I'm looking at Puerto Princesa in the Philippines right now...looks great so far by photos at least. |
If you want to hit Puerto Princesa, refer to this thread. I was there from late Feb. to early March.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=176871&highlight=puerto+princesa |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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| OP, we'd like to hear what you found to be the cheapest and fastest way to Luang Prabang. Myanmar is said to be the other place evoking times past. Instead of French colonial, it's British colonial style. I'm looking forward to seeing it. |
myanmar is wonderful, been there twice and have loved it both times, very laid back, not many tourists and dirt cheap. inle lake is pure bliss even this time of year you dont need the a/c
while i was at angkor a couple of weeks ago meet some people who were just in lp they say its been ruined, too many tourists (they also mentioned lots of korean package tourists), prices have gone up etc. still though nothing like taking in a sunset along the mekong and downing a beerlao, best beer in se asia  |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| OP, we'd like to hear what you found to be the cheapest and fastest way to Luang Prabang. Myanmar is said to be the other place evoking times past. Instead of French colonial, it's British colonial style. I'm looking forward to seeing it. |
myanmar is wonderful, been there twice and have loved it both times, very laid back, not many tourists and dirt cheap. inle lake is pure bliss even this time of year you dont need the a/c
while i was at angkor a couple of weeks ago meet some people who were just in lp they say its been ruined, too many tourists (they also mentioned lots of korean package tourists), prices have gone up etc. still though nothing like taking in a sunset along the mekong and downing a beerlao, best beer in se asia |
that's the thing, the world is getting smaller, flights are cheaper for all..
its not like 20 years ago when people rarely when to remote places..
but now, it's sort after.. full moon party, ibiza, LP, all these places that were consider, cool laid back, spiritual.. are now full of pissheads and wankers who think its cool.. they really dont get it...
regarding MYANMAR..
yes, this place is awesome...
make sure you check out BAGAN.. get a horse cart and have a guide take you around the temples for a couple days.. the place will blow your mind!
inle lake is cool, they have a great hike from Kalaw to inle lake which you can do.. takes 1 night 2 days.. and wonderful...
you gonna be in yangon.. when you visit the Shwedagon temple.. make sure you go an hour before sunset! the colors are unbelievable!
have a great time.. BUrma is a wonderful place which hasn't been ruined by the tourist! |
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teretere
Joined: 26 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:02 am Post subject: |
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| hogwonguy1979 wrote: |
| AsiaESLbound wrote: |
| OP, we'd like to hear what you found to be the cheapest and fastest way to Luang Prabang. Myanmar is said to be the other place evoking times past. Instead of French colonial, it's British colonial style. I'm looking forward to seeing it. |
myanmar is wonderful, been there twice and have loved it both times, very laid back, not many tourists and dirt cheap. inle lake is pure bliss even this time of year you dont need the a/c
while i was at angkor a couple of weeks ago meet some people who were just in lp they say its been ruined, too many tourists (they also mentioned lots of korean package tourists), prices have gone up etc. still though nothing like taking in a sunset along the mekong and downing a beerlao, best beer in se asia |
But I hear it's difficult to even get Internet or check work e-mail in Myanmar (e.g. using Skype reliably) as the Internet is censored/blocked/filtered? |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:04 am Post subject: |
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| AsiaESLbound wrote: |
| OP, we'd like to hear what you found to be the cheapest and fastest way to Luang Prabang. Myanmar is said to be the other place evoking times past. Instead of French colonial, it's British colonial style. I'm looking forward to seeing it. |
myanmar is wonderful, been there twice and have loved it both times, very laid back, not many tourists and dirt cheap. inle lake is pure bliss even this time of year you dont need the a/c
while i was at angkor a couple of weeks ago meet some people who were just in lp they say its been ruined, too many tourists (they also mentioned lots of korean package tourists), prices have gone up etc. still though nothing like taking in a sunset along the mekong and downing a beerlao, best beer in se asia |
But I hear it's difficult to even get Internet or check work e-mail in Myanmar (e.g. using Skype reliably) as the Internet is censored/blocked/filtered? |
yes this is true.. also make sure you bring crispy clean USdollar bills with no tears or stains on them.. or they will not accept them...
there are no money machines and they don't take credit cards in the backpacker roots.. |
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teretere
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:52 am Post subject: |
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Sad to hear Luang Prabang is getting ruined by excessive tourism.
I'm hoping Palawan has pure nature still surviving. |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:32 am Post subject: |
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| teretere wrote: |
| hogwonguy1979 wrote: |
| AsiaESLbound wrote: |
| OP, we'd like to hear what you found to be the cheapest and fastest way to Luang Prabang. Myanmar is said to be the other place evoking times past. Instead of French colonial, it's British colonial style. I'm looking forward to seeing it. |
myanmar is wonderful, been there twice and have loved it both times, very laid back, not many tourists and dirt cheap. inle lake is pure bliss even this time of year you dont need the a/c
while i was at angkor a couple of weeks ago meet some people who were just in lp they say its been ruined, too many tourists (they also mentioned lots of korean package tourists), prices have gone up etc. still though nothing like taking in a sunset along the mekong and downing a beerlao, best beer in se asia |
But I hear it's difficult to even get Internet or check work e-mail in Myanmar (e.g. using Skype reliably) as the Internet is censored/blocked/filtered? |
yeah net acess can be difficult there, had no real problems in yangon or bagan, inle and mandalay were totally different stories, people who run the net cafes know the workarounds |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:40 am Post subject: |
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| itaewonguy wrote: |
that's the thing, the world is getting smaller, flights are cheaper for all..
its not like 20 years ago when people rarely when to remote places..
but now, it's sort after.. full moon party, ibiza, LP, all these places that were consider, cool laid back, spiritual.. are now full of pissheads and wankers who think its cool.. they really dont get it...
regarding MYANMAR..
yes, this place is awesome...
make sure you check out BAGAN.. get a horse cart and have a guide take you around the temples for a couple days.. the place will blow your mind!
inle lake is cool, they have a great hike from Kalaw to inle lake which you can do.. takes 1 night 2 days.. and wonderful...
you gonna be in yangon.. when you visit the Shwedagon temple.. make sure you go an hour before sunset! the colors are unbelievable!
have a great time.. BUrma is a wonderful place which hasn't been ruined by the tourist! |
totally agree with you on all of this, i've done 6 days on a horse cart in bagan and its a much easier way to see the temples. last year when there my driver took me to a remote temple for sunset which was incredible (except for the american couple who wanted to do a nude shot at the temple before me and my friend arrived but thats another story)
didnt do the trek at inle but still loved it last year. my guesthouse was along the road where most of the monasteries are, in the evening nothing like reading to the sounds of monks chanting.
not sure where it was but was sitting with some people having a beer and we were lamenting that when the junta decides to really open the place up or say the discovery or travel channels do a show on the place it will be "ruinined" like lp etc. nice thing is i'll be able to say "i remember myanmar before the tourists hit" |
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