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Luang Prabang (Laos): Kuang Si waterfalls, Sunset, how I missed my plane, an unexpected encounter
Oun is an old friend. I’ve already gone on vacation with him to Barcelona, and to Saint Raphael. We get along super well and have a similar travel rhythm. Learning that he would soon be moving to Luang Prabang, I could only regret our choice to leave Luang Prabang for Chiang Mai because of the speed of the Internet connection. But on Monday night, he writes me on Facebook “we’re in Bangkok, we’re going to Luang Prabang tomorrow, are you sure you don’t want to come? We won’t have the opportunity to see each other for a very long time. My mother is there too, she’s coming to see her…
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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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Muyay Thai Boxing Fights at Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium
Disclaimer: I know absolutely nothing about combat sports. If you are looking for specialist information, you can leave right away, this article simply relates my experience of attending Thai boxing fights in Chiang Mai. For more simplicity, you can book a tour directly on Viator’s website. Muay-thai, better known as Thai boxing is one of the most violent variants of boxing. In addition to their fists, fighters can use their elbows, knees, feet and shins to hit the opponent. If I have never been a fan of combat sports, Thai boxing is the most popular sport in Thailand. So it is impossible to be in Chiang Mai without seeing a…
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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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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…
