Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2003

Yes folks, the wonderfull Communist state of Singapore has agreed to
let its poor tightly controlled populace the pleasure of having a
'reverse' Bunjee. This thrilling announcement was made by the
Communist Commisar of Singapore, Goh Chock Tong recently, though the

By Frederik Balfour
http://www.businessweek.com
This spectacular, unspoiled, river-flooded town, set in northern Laos,
turns the clock back to the 19th century

We will spend Thanksgiving in Hong Kong. Have two young children ages
8 and 9 (love to walk and explore). Need recommendations on where to
stay and what to do. We are on a budget (three-star hotel is fine).
Need a location that's is convenient yet affordable.

I am thinking of going to China , but I wanted to find a travel agency that
can arrange a package tours within in China. Does any one have a
recommendation.?
Res

Anyone here have any experience with resorts offering wedding packages?
Getting married soon and plan to have it on Samui (Cheweng).  Thanks in
advance for any information.
Matt

Hello,....I am planning a side trip from Chang Mai to Luang Prabang in early
January....
How often do flights run between these two cities ?
Laos Visa...Do I get one in Bangkok & have to wait 3 days?...or will I be able

i have a 80 litre backpack, and i am travelling from the uk to
amsterdam, and then 2 hours after straight to bangkok.
i am securing the backpack by way of a number of combination padlocks.
obviously there will be no valuables in the backpack as they will be

we are going to sri lanka in october
is it possible to travel / stay in yala west independently?
are there bungalows available in the park?
whaat is the monsson like

Have just returned from Japan after an almost 2 week stay. Having just
written the "airline" trip report on rec.travel.air, I have a few
other "general" observations and questions about the trip as follows.
Arrival in Tokyo - Three words come to mind.  HAZY-HOT-HUMID!!!!!! ...

Hi folks.....anyone know what is involved in working in Thailand if you
are a farang?
I will be marrying a Thai lady soon,and want to wait there with her
while her Australian visa is assessed (28 bloody weeks estimate!)

We're in the very early stages of planning a trip to Tokyo
next May for my husband to attend a conference.  I would
like to go; and, I would prefer to take our son.  The
problem is, he will only be 15 months old.  I don't expect

Hello my friends,I and my wife going in Bangkok in October for 2 or 3
days;do you know one guest house cheap(about 200-250 bath max for double
room) and clean possibility in Khao San Road?
thanks in advance

I am carrying a lot of luggage with me as I am just finishing my RTW
trip. Do you guys know of any luggage storage facilities at the HK
airport. It would really help out as I can be light and mobile when
visiting Hong Kong.

Can anyone give me any recommendation on where to stay in KL,I will be there
two or three days to watch the Moto GP and Im looking for something centeral
and reasonably priced,thanks in advance Brian.

I plan to fly from Chang Mai to Luang Prabang...Is it possible to continue on
after a couple days to Hanoi?  Is it possible to make this flight without a
stop over in the capital?
Does anyone know any websites that offer SE Asia flight deals covering a couple