Pakbeng, Laos
Our tour group consists of us and 2 other couples, both from Australia (Melbourne and MacKay). One couple is in their 70s and the other in their 50s. Up early for a light breakfast and a 1½ hour drive to the border. Cosy trip with 8 of us (guide plus driver) in a 7 seater vehicle. Not sure why we needed the guide as all they did was drop us off at the border and left. The Thai side of the border was a matter of taking our immigration card after which we ha...