Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2003

My husband and I will be flying Thai Airways Executive Class in January
2004.  When going on their site I noticed that for entertainment they
offer Video Walkmen and you get to choose from their movies.  Has anyone
flown Thai in this class?  Can you bring your own DVD's?  Is there a

Flying to Hanoi from Bangkok in december and was looking for info on
prices, where to book...is it possible from Bangkok airport?
Thanx for your help
Grant

Besides the pricey Changi service, does anyone have an idea of where to
store a 25 kg suitcase for 45 days.... I was looking into just shipping it
home(to DK) but that looks expensive too - and I really can't NOT travel
without it as we've got a few months in OZ first where we'll ...

I will be there during 2nd half of Oct but due to Canton Fair the Hotel
prices are all @ US $200. How to get cheaper hotel?
PDV

I've been to the Philippines many times and cannot say enough about
Angeles City and Makati.
Check out these sites to meet gorgeous filipina bargirls
http://www.young-filipina.com

A major timetable revision for the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen (Tokyo -
Shin-Osaka - Hakata) and branch lines is scheduled October 1st 2003.  Shinkansen
platforms will start service in Shinagawa, shortly south of Tokyo Terminal.  The
number of NOZOMI (the fastest type) will increase ...

I'm thinking of going to Goa on my own in November, for 2 weeks. I'm
going to be using air miles to get to Delhi and then somehow getting
from Delhi to Goa (train or plane, I suppose), so I won't actually be
travelling with any tour operator. I've never really been outside of

Can anyone recommend any accommodation in Puerto Princesa. I might be going
out there in October for a month.
I would hope to find an a/c or fan room with own bathroom, but I don't want
to stay in a fancy business hotel or fancy resort, preferably quiet with a

I am looking for the Yodibashe departmentstore song, they play all day in
front of and in the shop. It is like a mickey mouse melody.
I am also looking for the melody they play when a traffic light turns green
for people crossing the street. In some cities they play a tune in Japan,

I am considering staying at the Sabandar Bay Hotel (not the Resort) in
February.
Would this be a good choice and a good time of year please?
Also,  is it easy to make own arrangements for days out to look at the

Though some misguided readers may believe that by posting this I am
establishing myself as pro-earthquake, it is worth noting that apparently
more than just the three ancient temples were damaged in last week's
quake.

Looking for a reasonable hotel with rooms for 2 adults and one child.
Also, are there pirate DVD's available in KL if so where?
Also, Major shopping centres?
Thanks

I am trying to book hotels in Vientiane and  Luang
Prabang, but having no luck either phoning or faxing !
I would be interested in staying at 'Duang Deuane
Hotel' in Vientiane, the Lonely Planet says their

My wife and I are heading to Bali in January. Can afford up to $80 a
night and want to stay in Ubud and any other special places that
anyone can think of. Aren't really into the Kuta scene, nor hotel
feel. Anything would help!

With so many companies now in the Science-Based Industrial
Park in Hsinchu, I know that the city sees a fairly good number
of foreign visitors - and I'll be among them toward the end of next
month.  I've stayed in Hsinchu once before, but wasn't very impressed