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What should I expect when traveling by van from Thailand to Laos as an expat?

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Feb 5, 2019

7 years ago

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Travelled 10 hours to Laos 🇱🇦 must of been 300 + other tourists, most disorganized process you could ever imagine but fairly easy in most respects for anyone else doing the same, van had a tyre blowout but was on the move again in 10-15 minutes, and hotel was excellent...

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The journey from Thailand to Laos by van involves significant travel time (around 10 hours) and a crowded atmosphere, with many other tourists present. Despite the disorganization experienced during the process, it was manageable for travelers. A minor setback occurred with a tire blowout, but the van was quickly back on the road. The accommodation provided at the destination was reported as excellent.

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