February 22, 2010

Can an I as an American legally enter and leave countries via the Mekong River?

Category: Other - Asia Pacific — Tags: , , – @ 11:20 pm
ARKdeEREH asked:


I originally wanted to travel from Thailand to Vietnam by train, but there isn’t one all the way through. I could, however, take a train from Bangkok to the Mekong River and then theoretically take a boat down the river through Cambodia and Vietnam to get to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, and then use to Vietnamese trains from there.

I know this would work in a world without borders (which unfortunately doesn’t exist in real life). Is it possible for me to legally cross the borders via the Mekong? If so, are there any complications (like need to get a visa in advance or in a different way then normal for instance)?

Also, what is the legality of going the other way on the Mekong River and using it to enter China?

Thanks!

January 15, 2010

Travel through Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam?

Category: Other - Asia Pacific — Tags: , , – @ 6:15 am
lil sammy asked:


Hello,
We are 2 American women age 30 who live in Phuket Thailand. We have one month holiday in July and thought about taking a long train trip around to see some things in the countries above. Anything you would strongly advise we see or stay away from? Places to stay or great food or markets?
We don’t have a really low budget, but can’t afford top resorts, either. Sort of middle of the road stuff.
Any tips greatly appreciated.
Thank you :) We would fly to Bangkok and start from there.

October 14, 2008

Can you travel around Asia by train?

Category: Other - Asia Pacific — Tags: , , – @ 11:55 pm
train travel
sealove asked:


Can you travel around Asia by train?

We’re thinking about flying to vietnam and taking on from there? Most likely do a train travel around asia rather than flying. Is there a train that will go around Asia, something similar to Eurorail in Europe.


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