Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / October 2003

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I was just wondering...Is it good or bad to travel to Japan from mid
to late January?  I'd like to travel to Japan during that timeframe in
2004, but I've been hearing things like how Japan will be shut down
because of holidays, or there's a good possibility of snow.  Can

We're planning a trip to Thailand with our two sons, ages 6 and 8.  There
are a number of logistical and miscellaneous questions I'd like help with.  
Thanks for any insights!
* Most people say to just show up in Chiang Mai and book a trek into the

I also feel that Koh Tao is overrated by diving students there. I
recommend Moalboal, Malapascua or Bohol around Cebu, where is also
close to Taiwan. The area is also sheltered from moonsoon.
A few links for references:

I love travel

I'm going to Singapore soon (been there once before and loved it) and
was wondering about the legendary Raffles hotel.
What's the deal about this hotel: why is it so famous?
I've heard that one of the "must do" type of things while in Singapore

Off to Bangkok from the UK on Wednesday and was wondering what currency to
take, where to convert and what the best practice is for a tourist.
Is it a minicab fest at the airport? What kind of money will we be expected
to pay for general things such as getting about and daily food ...

China is home to one of the world's four great civilizations. A
history of seven thousand years has left behind great numbers of
cultural relics and places of historical interest that are spread
across the width and breadth of the vast country.

I am traveling with a friend in Thailand in November and I was thinking of
purchasing a used cell phone.  What kind of phone do I need to buy and how
much are the cards that you load them with?  Per minute costs would be nice
also to call inside Thailand and maybe to the US also.  I ...

One of the new food trends in HK is the so-called "Private Home Style
Dining". Usually it is located on second floor or up, the food is
cooked by a former hotel or restaurant chef, the menu selection is
limited and booking is required.

What's on in Thailand Nov-Dec?
Hi there
Am travelling to Thailnad sometime in Nov-Dec
Are there any websites with a "what's on" eg festivals, music

I want to go and stay for a few days on Koh Tao. The only problem is
that the last time I was there (a few years ago) I stayed in a place
with no air con. and no flush toilet. As a 20 year old packpacker I
would have thought it was fine....now a 50 year old comfort

Can anyone tell me if cashmere knitwear is a good buy in Thailand?

Are there any cheap flights to Thailand Nov-Dec
Hi there
Am hoping to travel to Thailland sometime in Nov-Dec
Is there any chance of a "cheapish" flight?