peterjohn
Australian expat in Laos
Forum posts
8
About me
Australian
Lives in Vientiane
Speaks English - a lttle German
Registration: 01 November 2010
Activity
Traveling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by bus by Linh NG
My friend told me about her scary feeling when traveling by bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. She used to backpack a lot but got dizzy by the curvy roads in Laos. She recommended me take the air plane instead. Has anyone travelled that way by bus ...
Go by bus - the scenery is amazing! I have done it a few times. Back in '98 there was a lot of forest but in 2012 less forest, still beautiful. The mountains are still there, all the way to Kasi - spectacular - a trip you will never ... Read More
Healthcare in Laos by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Laos ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Laos? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Health care in Laos ?? I have been a patient at the 103 ER - after I got cleaned up on my motor bike. It was very basic(reminded me of a clinic I went to in the 80s in India, in the Himalayas - that was basic too) and the doctor? didn't bother ... Read More
Internet and cable TV by vacreative
Hi! Can anyone give me some websites or plans for internet providers in Vientiane? I am also looking for information about cable TV, and if it is possible to watch the Premier League football? Any info about internet or cable TV would be really ...
To get the internet - I went through Lao Telecom, getting a land-line phone and the net. I opted for the cheapest access which is about 150,000 per month. So far it has always been fairly fast for me. I don't download movies so I don't use ... Read More
A few months in Laos by caroline baek
Hello, I am a painter and currently in Mexico since 5 months. After a brief return in my native country (Belgium), I will fly to the East, to Laos because my painting is telling me so. I do not have any other motivation. I do not have any contact in ...
Hello Caroline - best you do some research as well - sorry Stumpy but there is an immigration office in Luang Prabang (I used it in 2011 and went there way back in 1998 - same address) - they charge the same as Vientiane (same day service) but I am ... Read More
Visa Run Hanoi > ??? > Saigon by mtgmike
Hello. I have a U.S. passport. My visa extension for Vietnam expires December 1st. I have to leave Vietnam to get a new visa. I'm currently in North Vietnam, about 8 hours form Hanoi, and I would like to end up in Saigon next month. One option ...
you can get visa extensions without leaving Vietnam - try as above - some expats who live and work in VN have conections - talk to people - you can also get extensions in Hue - if you are worried about taxi fares - take a bus - prearrange you fare - ... Read More
Registering a birth in Laos by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Laos. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents are ...
My friend is Aussie with 2 kids here with his Lao wife - both children are registered as Aus citizens (maybe dual citizenship - i never thought to ask) to do that he went to the Aus embassy with a lot of paper work and $ good luck Read More
Getting married in Laos by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Laos or who are about to get married in Laos to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Laos? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Yes a very complicated and expensive procedure - i know of people (last year) who found it way cheaper to go outside of Lao to marry Last year I married my Filipino spouse - in Australia why?, surprisingly, in Lao it is forbidden for 2 foreigners ... Read More
Life in Laos by Tamag
Hi my name is Tama, living in London with my partner and my two daughters. We being thinking to move to Ecuador but not really sure about the country stability! Laos seems a place where not many expats decided to go and live?! I pretty much would ...
Hello Tamag - you must be wary of other people's replies - there is in fact work here for expats - It just depends on the skills you are selling. I am an English teacher and there is lots of work - if you wish to open a business there are ... Read More