AboutAl Slagle Expertise I can answer questions specifically about Vientiane and Vang Vien, Laos. It is a fascinating country and a hidden gem of Southeast Asia!
Experience I have backpacked from Thailand to the capital of Laos. From there I made my way up toward Luang Prabang by motorbike via the town of Vang Vien.
Question Al,
Thanks a lot!
Could you, please give me the addresses of these guesthouses?
Natalia
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Followup To
Question -
Hi Al,
Thanks again for the information about Luang Probang.
You wrote “There are quite a few guesthouses and places to stay there. The cheapest start at about US$2-3 a night. If you have a guidebook, they should have a few listed. If you don't have a guidebook, I can list some from mine.”
Unfortunately I can't find Laos guidebook in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Could you please list some places to stay from yours?
Thank you,
Natalia
Answer -
Hi Natalia,
Here are a few from the Lonely Planet:
Near the Mekong--
Viradessa Guest House - dorm US$1, two-bed singles US$2-3
Vanvisa Guest House - shared bath US$3, attached bath US$7
Rantana's Guest House - US$5-6 (newer house)
Historic Temple District--
Phoun Sab Guest House - shared bath US$4, attached US$7
Pa Phai Guest House - singles US$3, doubles US$5
There are probably more in the area that aren't listed so check it out and I'm sure you can find a good place.
Speaking of St. Petersburg, I was just there last year. I took the Trans-Siberian across from Irkutsk. We had a great trip! St. Petersburg was a very beautiful city! If you want, you could probably go to Amazon.com and order a guidebook and have it sent to Russia. Just a thought. Anyway, I hope you find everything you're looking for. Take care!
Al
Answer Natalia,
Sorry, for not responding sooner. I'm sorry but I don't have the addresses for those guesthouses. But Luang Prabang isn't such a big city so I don't think you'll have trouble finding those guesthouses if you go to those areas of town that I listed. Good luck and have a great trip!
