On and earlier post, there was a discussion on where to stay in Vientiane, Laos. I am thinking of taking my first trip to Laos next month and was wondering how much of a hassle is it to enter Laos from the "Friendship Bridge" to get to Vientiane? I know one can fly there from Bangkok, but it is cheaper (I think) to fly to Udon Thani, then go by bus, correct? Eventually I want to get to Luang Prabang from Vientiane. What is the best way to get there...local bus or what? Sounds like the gay scene there is a bit slim, so this will be one of those going to bed early trips. :cyclopsani: