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Killing Me Softly 101 · 24th July 2008, 20:38

My last trip to Nong Khai, I took my pickup. It is a very long drive even stopping overnight in Khon Khen and Udon.

The train is much more relaxing. You leave the station. Order dinner. About 830 pm the guy comes around and changes the dining seating to beds. You crawl into your bunk. And rest. Early in the morning some comes around to sell coffee or juice. You are relaxed.

The VIP bus takes a distant second in my book. I did however use the 2ed class buses a lot when I lived in Lao PDR and traveled around Issan. Just no other alternative. Plus what better way to meet locals than having a few fall asleep on you.

Have a good trip.

24th July 2008, 20:38	#24 (permalink)
Killing Me Softly 101 Killing Me Softly 101 is decompiling. Ex-expat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The City of Lost Angels Posts: 2,257 vCash: 674 Rep Power: 553	Re: Drive to Ventiane! Is my husband crazy? My last trip to Nong Khai, I took my pickup. It is a very long drive even stopping overnight in Khon Khen and Udon. The train is much more relaxing. You leave the station. Order dinner. About 830 pm the guy comes around and changes the dining seating to beds. You crawl into your bunk. And rest. Early in the morning some comes around to sell coffee or juice. You are relaxed. The VIP bus takes a distant second in my book. I did however use the 2ed class buses a lot when I lived in Lao PDR and traveled around Issan. Just no other alternative. Plus what better way to meet locals than having a few fall asleep on you. Have a good trip. __________________ One day I woke up and my rose coloured glasses were opaque. Last edited by Killing Me Softly 101; 5th October 2008 at 08:59.