Comments on: Tips for Surviving the Overnight Sleeper Train to Laos https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/ A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:03:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Rich Davies https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3413 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:09:30 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3413 I’ve been on a sleeper train and that wasn’t easy to sleep – I can imagine what trying to sleep on a seater train like this would be like!

]]> By: Christine Ka'aloa https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3414 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:21:03 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3414 In reply to Rich Davies.

@Rich: Thanks for your comment. Sleep/sitting isn’t for everyone & I thank God in most cases, that as an ex-NYer, I have that acquired skill. After @monkgonemad’s comment about my moaning, I had to reflect. Of the 7 months I’ve been on the road (India included), I’d have to say this isn’t my worst sleep/transportation experiences, but it’s still ranks as one of my top 3 !

]]> By: Christine Ka'aloa https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3412 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:48:46 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3412 In reply to monkgonemad.

@monkgonemad: very lovely sentiments! I”m glad you had a dreamy time in Laos. =)

]]> By: Christine Ka'aloa https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3411 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:34:09 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3411 In reply to monkgonemad.

@monkgonemad: What post are you reading and referring to where I mention Thai train toilets or not having AC (I didn’t use the toilet and part of the big whine is I had too much AC). You’re right about one thing though; compared to India, Thailand is a breeze. I actually love Thailand. I still occasionally have moments of difficulty though. Your challenges as a traveler must be different from mine. =)

]]> By: monkgonemad https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3410 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:00:48 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3410 Best trips were coming back from Vientiane with a double visa in pocket. The restaurant (aka Party Car) packed with elated farang. Trancy tunez wafting, the beer flowing like the Mekong left far behind. We all had four more months and that was an eternity…

]]> By: monkgonemad https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3409 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:54:49 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3409 What’s the whinge about toilets on Thai trains? You travel thru India and moan about toilets on Thai trains?!

Next time – just book the 2nd cl sleeper. If that is full book the ac chair.

Stop making Thailand out to be an adventure. It ceased to be one twenty years ago. It’s practically 1st world.

You ought to be so lucky in India – sheeesh!

]]> By: Laura in Cancun https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3406 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:33:33 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3406 Sorry you had such an unpleasant experience! The Mexican bus system is quite good… decent bathrooms, somewhat comfortable seats, etc. However, once I traveled 28 hours from Cancun to Acapulco, then back again! It was FREEZING, and the AC vents are right by your legs. Awful, awful, awful. Always bring socks, pants, jackets, scarves, etc.

]]> By: Christine Ka'aloa https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3408 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:25:40 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3408 In reply to Laura in Cancun.

@Laura: Glad to hear the Mexican bus system is good. But 28 hours?! Hell no… and AC between the legs (rolls eyes up)– you are a real trooper! I don’t think I could stand the freeze for that long. Although, what can you do, right?

]]> By: Christine Ka'aloa https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3407 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:22:28 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3407 In reply to Gray.

Ha ha.. Everyone’s comment has given me a fun read and chuckle. I’m glad I do not stand alone in some of my sentiments.

@Gray: Woof! 14 hours?! You might as well have been traveling in a third world country, as I have no doubt, your Amtrak must’ve looked similar to mine by the end.

@Rosco: LOL. Actually, I didn’t think those train bathrooms would affect guys as much. You proved me wrong.

@Shimelle: Ooh, read your experience and yup, that’d put a damper on a sleeper experience, even if you got bed and leg room. Drunk passengers on a rocking train– yuck. You can see the result a mile off. BTW–the cool phenomena about the Thai overnight train is that it wasn’t first class– it was either 2nd or 3rd AC. The Thai really know how to give good service… with the exception of that Nong Khai train!

]]> By: shimelle https://grrrltraveler.com/tips-for-surviving-the-overnight-sleeper-train-to-laos/comment-page-1/#comment-3405 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:08:04 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=9270#comment-3405 Oh goodness, we did this journey too! We managed to get a carriage with beds but not anything posh like your other trip in first class. I posted some pictures of it here: http://www.shimelle.com/paper/894/travel-notes-on-sleeper-trains/
I was so very glad I managed to avoid train bathrooms, especially since there were plenty of drunk passengers on our carriage so I’m sure the bathroom was even worse than normal! Did you stay in Nong Khai or cross straight to Laos?

]]>