Mon 3rd - Sat 8th March (Week 24)Mon 3rd - After our pickup at 7pm, we got on our sleeper bus and were pretty disappointed at the tiny "double" beds provided with minimal leg room so even I had to have my legs bent ! Took 2 Valium sleeping pills (bought in Laos for this purpose!) and although I slept, it was fitfully and still pretty tight and uncomfy.Tues 4th - We had assurances from both the hostel where we bought our tickets, and the company themselves that ou...

Sun 23rd - Mon 3rd March (Week 22)Sun 23rd - Got a tuk tuk to the bus station at 7am for our 8am bus to Vang Vieng, but didn't end up leaving until 8:30. We thought it was going to be another nice big bus, but unfortunately it was a 25 seater mini bus that was crammed full - one poor old lady had to have her legs tucked into her as there were 2 huge rice sacks in front of her, and 2 others were sitting on the rice sacks ! Pretty uncomfy, long and hot 6 hour ride ...

Sun 16th - Sat 22nd Feb (Week 21)Sun 16th - Arrived into Hanoi from our overnight sleeper train from Sapa at 5am. Had to wait around in the cold and dark for our hotel pickup at 5:30, then had breakfast and used the wifi in the hotel until our taxi to the airport at 9:30am. Our Vietnam Airlines flight was bang on time, and we arrived into Luang Prabang at 1:15pm. Got our Visa on Arrival, some cash, and a minibus to our hostel. Headed out at 3pm to grab some food,...