The official currency in Laos is the Lao Kip (LAK), but in Vientiane you can also use Thai baht and $USD. Credit cards are only accepted in some upscale hotels and restaurants, so most of the time you’ll need to use cash. There are no Laos Kip coins, so you won’t have to carry any… READ MORE >
AV Hotel, Vientiane, Laos
For our first ever visit to Vientiane we opted for an Executive Suite at Executive Suite at AV Hotel. The hotel is on the eastern side of Rue Samsenthai near the junction with Avenue Lane Xang, so it’s fairly to easy to walk to the attractios at that side of town – COPE Visitor Center,… READ MORE >
How To Get From Nong Khai To Vientiane
Getting from Nong Khai to Vientiane is pretty straightforward, and involves getting across the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. First of all you need to get to the Thai side of the bridge and this usually involves getting a tuk tuk. We paid 80 baht ($2.70) for the journey from our hotel, The Rim Riverside Hotel. The… READ MORE >
