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It was a really cool experience. We had three great days there snorkeling with the turtles and sardines. We must have seen nearly twenty turtles.

Thank You, we enjoyed our visit

No, I set my gopro in there

We loved Vietnam, the food, people and the many different sites

We loved everything about Vietnam

Yes, it gives a different perspective.

It was very nice to meet you as well, we had a wonderful time there. Great experience

Thank you very much! Yes thank you it was a waitress that works at one of the cafe's there that mentioned it to me. Something unique

That's how they say it in Lao(s)

There is an expat community so I have to assume that the health care would be good. We did need emergency care in Kampot Cambodia as Cindy had a severe allergic reaction that required emergency care of a doctor as well as hospital care. The service of care was outstanding and the cost was $150 usd. that was for doctor care, hospital stay one night, drugs. very grateful and can not say enough about the experience

@@babyboomerbudgettraveller8969 Wow, I actually always wonder about allergic reactions to food in Asia. Are there particular foods that we foreigners are prone to be allergic to? How many retired expats live in Luang Prabang? It seems so clean and peaceful compared to the noise, pollution and congestion of the enormous cities in Southeast Asia or even Europe and North America!

It appears a reaction to jackfruit even though she has eaten it before. It's the only thing she had just before the attack. Expats luang prabang I don't know how many, as we stayed in the tourist area. Sorry

Sorry I don't know.

@@babyboomerbudgettraveller8969 I meant culturally etc. Similar with some differences, such as Portugal and Spain.

Sorry, yes it is similar. People friendly, food in Thailand is better. I think it's less expensive in Thailand but it is close. I think that Thailand has a better standard of living. We found it safe. I'm sure you would enjoy but if I was looking for a place to settle I would pick Thailand. I like it more.

@@babyboomerbudgettraveller8969 Having lived in huge and noisy NYC and getting away from there Bangkok definitely doesn't appeal too much compared to a quiet and relaxing place without noisy and insane traffic ....

I think that they would be very similar. They have different things to offer, depends what you are looking for. Both friendly and around the same cost. Northern loas would be cooler in the winter months. Both countries don't have a lot of tourism as Thailand or Vietnam. Not sure how difficult it is to get long term visa. Both countries are not very friendly or help to there own people. We enjoyed our visits a month in each location. We are Canadians.

@@babyboomerbudgettraveller8969 I'm from Alberta. What do you mean about help to their own people, as between Luang Prabang and Siem Reap?

We talked to some locals not in Luang Prabamg or Siem Reap but other towns and both say the governments are not very open, money and who you know. They are not free in the real sense. We did talk to a expat in Kep and he was very happy that he relocated. Be honest the cost of living you can live really well. We are from grande prairie.

@@babyboomerbudgettraveller8969 Wow, going from the climate of Grande Prairie to Cambodia or Laos can really require an adjustment..... so you mean there's corruption and even expats have to pay to get things to done by the city government? Did you guys leave Canada also because of the "Trudeau Pandemic" ??

We left Canada Oct 30 and returning May. It's warm but you don't have to work in it. Better than winter

I believe that they were as per the sign but if nothing else large grasshoppers

We always eat at the food markets and generally never buy at the dry markets as we don't buy souvenirs. The cream has a unique taste to it, but had to try it

How would you say an American or Canadian could adapt to the sauna like weather of Southeast Asia?? Are there expats living in Luang Prabang?

It really was enjoyable

Well to each there own, they were good

Thanks for watching!

I think that we had to email, your correct not that easy to book

Sorry not much of concern as everything we eat has some risk.

Good luck!

You can take the boats in both directions, but note that they don't go every day. I took the cheap and crowded public boat downstream and returned to Houayxai by way of Shompoo Cruise, which is in the same category of comfort and price as the Nagi Cruise shown here.

The music is so relaxing. Is it Laotian??

Yes rented in Chiang Mai from the airport. The company name was Keddy by Eurocar. Reserved online. Make sure the car has enough power for that loop. We rented and got 1.2 liter and I read minimum should be 1.5. Lots of curves and steep grades. Hope this helps.

@@babyboomerbudgettraveller8969 thank you so much for the info

Your welcome, have a good trip

I'm glad that you found some information useful. Safe travels

yes Thailand is an amazing place to visit, we love it

We love Thailand for its people who are very friendly and than there is the culture. Thai food is amazing plus for us as tourists it is less expensive than Canada.

When in Rome

I'm glad you liked it, we enjoyed the festival. Love Thailand

We love Thailand, the food, people everything about it.

Love Thailand, beautiful country and people

We are, its a lovely country

It really is! We loved it

Yes amazing place

Yes, it is, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.