tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post4555340665827951098..comments2023-09-04T22:39:08.400+08:00Comments on when the bug bites the girl: Kips Don't Lie : Adventures in Laos - The Final Partaudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17441075109672276572noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-28539290196228860532010-08-15T08:19:30.803+08:002010-08-15T08:19:30.803+08:00thanks for the advise.
i don't usually spend ...thanks for the advise.<br /><br />i don't usually spend that much on my travels in the 'Mekong countries' i.e. around USD10-USD15 a day (minus accommodation). a large chunk goes into entrance fees, food and of course, beers. :)<br /><br />cheers! :)Nosce Tehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18404203914887483190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-32241299755979005032010-08-13T20:41:12.929+08:002010-08-13T20:41:12.929+08:00Hi Nina
Sorry dear I just saw your comment :)
I ...Hi Nina<br /><br />Sorry dear I just saw your comment :)<br /><br />I am planning Myanmar in mid-Oct *fingers crossed* Quite anxious with this destination compared with the rest.audhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441075109672276572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-42649695428234986062010-08-13T20:39:30.231+08:002010-08-13T20:39:30.231+08:00Hi again 'Langkau' :)
(i) it depends real...Hi again 'Langkau' :)<br /><br />(i) it depends really how much you want to splurge. For me, I stayed at hostels and ate simple local food. Meals can be as low as USD2-4 per meal. What you need to budget for are the entrance tickets and transport(bus), depending on what/where you want to visit. If you're on a budget I'd say set aside at least USD20 per day; USD 25-30 is comfortable already.<br /><br />(ii) I think it's better to get Kips there as it is not a common currency here. Change some at the airport (money changer) and when you get into the city you can try look for other money changers; but it's not such a big difference. And if you're heading out of VTE say to Luang Prabang, better to have your Kips in hand as the exchange rate in LP is not as good. There are ATMs in VTE and LP.<br /><br />Hope that helps!audhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441075109672276572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-79112513277357713692010-08-13T12:43:57.687+08:002010-08-13T12:43:57.687+08:00hi, just a couple of questions:
(1) what's a ...hi, just a couple of questions:<br /><br />(1) what's a 'good' budget for a 10 day stay in Laos (minus accommodation) - since it's more expensive than Cambodia and Vietnam?<br /><br />(2) can we get the 'kips' in Malaysia or should we change it in Laos? (banks, ATMs)<br /><br />thanks! :)<br /><br />langkauNosce Tehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18404203914887483190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-13398004393886160642010-07-03T05:32:18.005+08:002010-07-03T05:32:18.005+08:00Ah, Myanmar. Just when it is within reach, I find ...Ah, Myanmar. Just when it is within reach, I find myself just wanting to crawl into my bed an sleep for a long long time.<br /><br />When do you plan to go?ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082351929457752572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-6876940559528178142010-06-25T11:11:52.316+08:002010-06-25T11:11:52.316+08:00Hi Jipp
Ya, judging on your travels I think you&...Hi Jipp <br /><br />Ya, judging on your travels I think you'll like laid-back Laos :)audhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441075109672276572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607039865722460682.post-23345145043386345692010-06-24T01:25:47.026+08:002010-06-24T01:25:47.026+08:00nice post on Laos. And the Great Stupa looks beaut...nice post on Laos. And the Great Stupa looks beautiful. Really wanna go to Laos someday.gbeejipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355421518452713617noreply@blogger.com