Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2003

We plan an expedition, which would give the best view of Nanda Davi
Peaks. We have 3 offers from local operators, but can't decide which
trek is better:
1. Over Kuarri Pass, which is quite distant from Nanda Davi

Looking for shops with large selections of Western and Asian DVD releases.
I know HMV, but what else is there? Thank you.

I have been a relatively frequent traveller to Bali now for about 20 years.
Each and every time I've travelled there I find new things to do and see and
fall further in love with the place. Like many people, I was horrified at
the tragedy to have befallen on such a peaceful part of ...

I'm about to start on a world trip in less than 2 months, and will be
visiting Japan during springtime.
I'm currently investigating what I need in order to be able to stay in
touch with people back home (Norway) with a mobile phone,

Anyone has experience with Hong Kong's Charterhouse hotel? We are
looking for a mid-range hotel on Hong Kong Island for october.. Prices
are quite high in october, and the Charterhouse seems to come out as
reasonable. Is it clean? I heard stories that it's a kind of old

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I am planning a trip to Japan next month and am wondering about Ryokans in
Tokyo.
Has anyone had experiences with them.  What areas are they in and what would
be the most convenient?

I will be travelling from Southern Thailand in May, through Indonesia for a
month and flying out of Bali - I have heard that the Indonesian Islands are
some of the most beautiful places in the world, if anyone could suggest the
best places to stop/see/visit on this route or offer ...

I need a referral for a good tour group/or GUIDE/Driver to contact to see
and tour Myanmar  November and January.....not expensive but good!!
I know conditions there but still must see. joel

I am travelling to Thailand in April.
Is Phnom Penh a good side trip?
Is it dangerous??
Stephen

Can anybody recommend a tour operator that will take me from Bangkok,
through Korat to the  Khmer temple ruins, then on to Udon Thani and finish
in Nong Khai?
Doesn't have to be that exact (above mentioned program) but similar would be

Are there any casinos in Bangkok?

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I'm leaving for Hong Kong in a month or less and plan to buy a Sony
camcorder, but would like to compare the prices first.
I lost touch with a nice person who did some checking for me there, and
can't get hold of him again, so I'm wondering if someone else can help

If you plan travel to China, I suggest you not stay at hotel. Instead
of it, you can stay at local resident house. It costs much cheaper
than you stay at the hotel. Besides you can contact directly with the
local English-speaking people, and make friends with them. It is