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Internet connection in Luang Prabang (Laos): Travel Guide for digital nomads
We were told about the Internet connection in Laos as “non-existent”, “close to Mbps”. What about it really? 3G/4G is correct I bought a SIM card from Unitel (see my article on how and where to buy it here), the best telephone network in the country (thanks to a partnership with Vietnamese telecom networks). I did a speed test and here are the results: With this speed, I can make conf calls (with pixelized video) without any worries. So, I could work while sharing my 3G with my computer in a dream setting: However, I don’t receive 4G, only 3G.But the Unitel network is really great because even at the…
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Prepaid 3G/4G SIM card in Laos: How much does it cost? Where to buy it? Recharge & Speedtest
Prepaid SIM cards are sold everywhere in Laos, but in small towns like Luang Prabang, they are often out of stock.It is therefore better to buy a SIM card as soon as you arrive at the airport. Which company to choose? The best company is Unitel.It’s also the most expensive, but it’s better to pay twice as much and have the connection rather than desperately looking for a signal with other companies.At Luang Prabang Airport, Unitel’s booth is located outside, next to the toilets – not next to the luggage like other companies. How much does it cost? You have to choose a package, it costs between 5$ and 20$,…
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How to request an e-visa for Vietnam? Travel Guide, Official website, Cost, Tips, Advice
Good news! Since February 2017, French people can apply for an e-visa valid for 30 days to visit Vietnam. What is the official website where to apply for the Vietnamese e-visa? The official website is accessible here: https: //evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/home How much does it cost? 25 dollars What is the validity of the Vietnamese e-visa? 30 days and not one more When filling out the form, you entered the date you wish to enter Vietnam. For example, you plan to enter on January 1, 2018. Your e-visa is valid from January 1 to January 30, 2018. You enter when you want (January 1, 5 or 29), but your e-visa will still…
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Visit of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai (Thailand): Travel Diary
They say that if you didn’t come to Doi Suthep, you didn’t come to Chiang Mai at all. That’s what the travel agencies tell us. A 4 hour tour to Doi Suthep costs 500 baht/person, but as we have a scooter and we aren’t afraid of anything, we decided to go like that on a whim Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary Before going there, we stop at a Vietnamese restaurant very well noted on Tripadvisor, it is the 2nd Vietnamese restaurant well noted in Chiang Mai which disappoints us deeply. Decidedly, it isn’t the place to eat Vietnamese because they tend to adapt…
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Reviews and tests of the Apple Wireless Airpods Earphones
I confess, I was completely influenced! A friend of mine posted on Facebook his picture with Airpods, commenting “money can’t buy happiness, but Airpods”. Having been looking at it for a few months, his opinion completely convinced me to buy them Because contrary to JB who tidies up his earphones by rolling them carefully, I rather tend to roll the earphones and the wire into a ball… to take 5 minutes later to untie the wires, hang them on my hair, my pocket In fact, I need wireless, 0 wire, and no headphones (too heavy for my little head). So, despite the weird look of these airpods once worn, I…
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The Digital Nomad guide in Hanoi (Vietnam): Renting an apartment, Internet, co-working space, food
I have just noticed that I write more guides for other countries than for my own country, Vietnam… although I’m in the best position to give you some good local tips. My bad my bad! So we start today with THE guide for digital nomads who wish to settle in Hanoi, my native life. In general, Vietnamese people love foreigners. Even the most unpleasant waiters become smiling at the sight of a foreigner, because we are very happy that tourists come to discover our country. Visa Vietnam gives long term visas (1 year renewable) to those who work, or do business with Vietnam. If you work only for clients in…
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Chiang Rai (Thailand): Visit of the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Wat Phra Kaeo, Flower Festival & Night Bazaar
When I am told about the North of Thailand, I immediately think of the white temple (Wat Rong Khun) that I have seen in all the travel guides. This is one of the reasons why we came to Chiang Mai, which is only 3 hours away from this famous temple. Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai we had to take a 3h bus from the Bus Station Terminal 3. We queue in front of GreenBus to buy the tickets, it’s 9:40 am but the next bus with free seats doesn’t leave until 11 am. We are asked…
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Reviews and Tests: Geox NEBULA™ Women’s Shoes, Designed for Around the World
After a year of world tour, our shoes are well worn, we had to buy new ones. I wanted comfortable walking shoes in an urban environment (since we don’t trek anymore), with a rather classy look. And it’s while reading the description of Nebula shoes at Geox that I decided to buy them. Designed to go around the world, perfect in all seasons, it adapts naturally to every movement of the foot. It’s the ideal shoe for people who don’t sacrifice style, personality when traveling, or comfort. Try them on, you’ll feel like you’re walking on a cloud. Model: Geox NEBULA™Couleur:DarkGreyInsole: 100% LeatherPrice: 125€ So, are they made to go…
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Reviews and Tests: Transportable Parka Women Uniqlo – Pocketable Parka for Around the World
Remember my first prize rain parka at Decathlon? The 20€ one? I wore it for my trek in Nepal and I was soaked all day. So I decided to buy another one and as I really liked my Uniqlo clothes, I decided to trust again this great Japanese brand So I bought the Transportable Parka (or Pocketable Parka). It costs 29,90€ in France but I could buy it for 25€ in Thailand (VAT is only 7% in Thailand) What interests me in this parka is the protection against rain, something that my Uniqlo jacket promises but does not realize This parka has a water-repellent coating, to the touch it looks…
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Our first days in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
After a month of happiness in Siem Reap, we take the road again, direction Chiang Mai Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary How to go from Siem Reap to Chiang Mai? We could have taken 2 flights with a stopover in Bangkok, but unfortunately this will also mean paying twice for the luggage in the hold (which are usually optional with low cost airlines). We decide to take a bus to Bangkok, then a plane to Chiang Mai from Bangkok The travel agency told us about 7h30, maximum 8 hours of travel, but the reality is quite different. It is thus a little surprised…
