During the World Tour
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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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Renting a scooter in Chiang Mai (Thailand): how does it work?
Having rented a slightly off-center condominium in Chiang Mai, we decided to rent a scooter for one month in order to be 100% autonomous. A little guide of things to know. Let’s start with a question very important. Can I rent a scooter without a motorcycle license? We will break the question down into two parts: Can I rent a scooter without a motorcycle license? The answer is yes. Am I allowed to drive a scooter without a motorcycle license? The answer is no. Many say that you can rent a scooter in Thailand with a simple car license. Affirming this is incomplete, it is false and it is dangerous.…
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Test and review of Washdrop – Dry Cleaning / Laundry at home in Chiang Mai (+ promo code)
Note: this isn’t a sponsored item but our opinion on a service we recommend. If you come for the coupon code, click hereto get 80 bahts discount on your first order.A luxury that we offer ourselves when we are in Asia: not having to wash our clothes!Everywhere in Southeast Asia you will find laundry services that will cost you more or less 1€ per kg depending on the country.In Cambodia we left our dirty linen at the reception of the hotel and we recovered our clean linen the next day, great luxury!In Chiang Mai there are many laundry services in the city center. As we are (a little) off-center and…
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Cuba in 27 days: Itinerary, assessment, guide (budget, transportation, accommodation, Internet, practical advice)
We finished our world tour by Cuba. What a good decision! Cuba is one of our 5 countries, so authentic, beautiful, extraordinary. Discover our itinerary, budget and practical advice. Itinerary In 27 days, we could have pushed your trip to Santiago, but we prefer to stay in each city for a long time, being very tired after 11 months of moping. Healthy travelers will be able to do the same itinerary as us in 14-18 days. Here is our itinerary, but if we had to do it again, we would have done it in the following order (see the picture on the left) Havana => Matanzas (by train) => Varadero…
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Travel Guide: How to Visit the Angkor Temples by Scooter – Tips & Tricks
Cambodia has taught us that what is written and what is applied can be totally different. Therefore, we have to trust the locals. If the locals rent us a scooter and tell us that everything will be fine; well, everything will be fine (surely). We just spent 2 days in Angkor by scooter. Illustration photo: Jb trying to pass himself off as a Cambodian, without success. A recent law prohibits locals from renting scooters to tourists. The reason behind this ban is that tourists drive very carelessly and aren’t familiar with Cambodian rules of conduct. Having criss-crossed the roads of the Angkor temples for two days by scooter, I confirm…
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Travel Guide: Temples of Angkor & Siem Reap (Cambodia) in 3 days: Itinerary, Tickets, Tuk tuk rates, scooter, transportation
Hello hello! If you are reading this article, it means that you are preparing your visit to the temples of Angkor, or that you intend to go there. I took my courage in both hands to write this guide. As usual, all my guides are super long, but this allows me to tell you everything and reassure the most stressed among you. To make it easier to understand, this guide will be in the form of Questions/Answers. How to go to the temples of Angkor? First of all, you have to go to the town closest to the temples, that is Siem Reap. How to get to Siem Reap? From…
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How to get around in Cuba? Bus Viazul, Transtur, cabs, collective cabs, routes, fares & schedules Viazul
I asked myself a lot of questions before my trip to Cuba. I hope that the information provided below, in the form of Questions/Answers, will help you organize your trip. Following the feedback from my friends who have recently been to Cuba (2020), this information is always up to date. Yes, things are moving slowly in Cuba. In one sentence: don’t worry, transportation in Cuba is very, very easy. Part 1: Regional Transportation There are two bus companies that tourists take: Viazul, a state bus company; and Transtur, whose reservations are made through Cubanacan agencies (or hotels belonging to this group). Both companies are reliable, on time, and the buses…
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Prepaid 4G SIM card in Thailand: how much does it cost? Where to buy it?
Where to buy a prepaid SIM card at the Bangkok airport? After passing through immigration, collecting your luggage and going through customs, look for a store that offers prepaid SIM cards. The most visible store is the one of the operator TrueMove H but there are competing stores not too far away. Where to buy a prepaid SIM card in the city? SIM cards are also available in 7 Eleven, Tesco Lotus, Fresh Mart and FamillyMart stores. There are 7 Eleven stores everywhere and they are open 24 hours a day. EDIT: With a friend who arrived late in Bangkok, we made several 7 Eleven to try to buy a…
