Another down vote on Penang. There are far more interesting places to go in the region.
Originally Posted by
CrazyInteg
Why not route through Singapore to go to Luang Prabang?
Last year we used Lao Airlines to hop around the area: xxx-SIN-(layover in VTN)-LPQ-REP. All one way coach tickets under $100US.
Then we took Bangkok Airways REP-(layover in BKK)-USM. That was a little more expensive...like $150US in coach.