Kunming Travel Forum

Hello VT Kunming friends,

My dilemma: I am a completely technology and gadget-averse person living in Guangzhou, but leaving for several months of travel through SE Asia in December, via Kunming. I was given (actually I ended up purchasing...long story...) a new Apple iPod MP3 player for my trip, but like I said, I completely don't like carrying these types of things ever, much less when I travel. It is a brilliant piece of equipment, brand new, never used, still in the box, holds photos, and I even have the receipt. I'll be travelling a lot on a budget, so I feel that this is too much the luxury. Is anybody else interested in taking it off my hands? I know it's a great thing to have when one travels, but I don't even own a mobile phone, so I certainly don't like carrying around something like that around. Any of you want some music to keep you company on your travels?

Cheers,
Rachel

If you're staying a few days in Kunming, try to post this at the camila hotel and neighboring establishments as they are frequented by travellers... good luck!

saludos,
Fernando

Gracias Fernando, I was actually thinking about that as well yesterday. Oh, and by the way, do you remember if the Lao consulate was in there, or in another hostel? I know that other SE Asian ones are located there, but I can't recall if Laos was one of them....

Thanks again!
Rachel

Hey Rachel, The Laos consulate is still inside the Camila Hotel/hostel... their dorms are often packed with travellers so it's a good place to meet like-minded ppl. Anyway, the hours of operation of the Laos consulate are a bit loose... you can actually show up a bit early to drop and pick your passport... sorry, but I can't recall the times.

BTW, if you are in a rush, they issue 15 day visas at the border no in days.

saludos,
Fernando

I meant to write "now in days"... just remember, the visa at the border is only good for 15 days... extending the visas in Laos costs $2 USD per day through the official office at Vientiane, more through an agency far from the capital.

suerte,
Fernando

PS: check out the trekking scene at Muang Sing... it's better then the trekking in Xishuanbana... also, check out Muang Ngoi Neua, a really relax spot in Nth Laos.