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Trip 01-06: Laos


I gave this code name for my upcoming trip in May '06. The plan is firmed. Dr Mic and I will go to Laos (via Thailand). Had secured flight to Bangkok, Udon Thani and back to Malaysia (KL and KK). We will leave for Bangkok on 6 May 06. Then connect an afternoon flight to Udon Thani on the same day. The rough plan is to cross over to Vientiane, Laos the next day. Then we will travel along to Luang Prabang and come back via Houay Xai. From there, we will cross over to Thailand and proceed to Chiang Mai. Not sure if we will spend a day or so in Chiang Rai. Need to do more reading and survey before the trip. Important: hopefully can get leaves on that week. :)

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