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    Don Det (Laos) to Siem Reap (Cambodia) is a classic Mekong-to-Angkor journey. The easiest path is the through minivan/bus that includes boat pickup from Don Det, border processing at Veun Kham–Dom Kralor, and onward coach via Stung Treng to Siem…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Luang Prabang to Hanoi is a classic Mekong–Tonkin run. Your fastest option is a short flight; the cheapest is an overnight/sleeper bus via the Laos–Vietnam border; and the most flexible is mixing short hops (e.g., Nong Khiaw or Dien Bien…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Vientiane to Hanoi can be done in a single overnight bus, the fastest flight (with easy airport transfers), a comfy combo of bus to Vinh plus Vietnamese train to Hanoi, or a door-to-door private charter. Choose based on budget, time,…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai is a classic Mekong-to-mountains journey. Choose between a quick flight, the iconic two-day slow boat plus bus, an overland bus/minivan via the border, or a private car to the border and onward Thai transport. Here’s…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is a classic Southeast Asia hop: fly it in under 2 hours, float it on a beautiful 2-day Mekong slow boat via Huay Xai, or grind (cheaply) overland by bus/minivan. Below are the best routes,…