Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / May 2004

Hi, i am a 22 year-old chap from the Czech republic, would like to do
Transib and am seeking a fellow to travel with. Wonna set off first or
second week in July from Moscow and go up to eather Beijing or
Vladivostok. Havent made a final decision yet, so if u r interested and

can anyone advise what is the best mode of  transportation from Bangkok to
Ayuthaya?
Thanks.

Going to Hong Kong in a couple of weeks. A lot of good quality Goretex
jackets are made in the Far East, does anyone know where it can be
purchased at discount in HK?
Roger

Hello -
I am in the beginning stages of planning a trip to Thailand
and would like to go at a time when it is not going to be
raining every day. I would expect to be in Bangkok and surrounding

To avoid getting separated in crowds in an unfamiliar location my wife and
I use a pair of two way radios. These are the cell phone size units that
operate at frequencies near 462 MHz with 1W power and near 467 MHz with 0.5 W
power. Can we use these radios in China without getting ...

Looking at going to Vietnam for a about 7 days in September.
Just wanting to do some sight-seeing, shopping, eating and relaxing -
preferrably near the sea.
Hanoi or Saigon ?

At the border crossing of Mae Sai - Tachilek (Golden Triangle), as
reported by Bernhard Heiser, who did the trip across Myanmar until
Yangon:
http://private.addcom.de/asiaphoto/burma/tr01_kyaingtong.htm

I am planning to travel to Japan in August. For those of you who have
travelled to S.E. Asia (eg particularly Japan) what Discount travel
websites (or airlines) have you found to have the most competitive
fares? Is there a "best time" and are there "best days" to travel?

I am male, well educated, well travelled, to travel alone for business
and fun in China / Thailand for two weeks... ask me more about me,
tell me more about you...
I have travelled all over Europe, North, South Americas and some parts

have just seen a flight Amsterdam to Peking for Euro 470 + tax, anyone have
a rough idea for cost 28 days i.e.budget  hotel +- Euro 8 and the rest for
transport etc,

We're in the process of planning a trip to China in December and when
searching for airfares to/from Shanghai, I notice that Orbitz and
Expedia both ask which of 2 airports are preferred:
Shanghai Hongqiao, China (SHA)

Which SE Asia country or city am I likely to find the greatest
choice of good health clubs and/or spas that aren't too
expensive?

i want an asian woman for marriege. greekman2004@hotmail.com

i was wondering if anybody had ever heard about that company, Redraid
Adventure Bike Tours in cambodia (www.redraid.com.kh). i was thinking
about giving it a try for something short 3-4 days. has anyone have
some experience with this one or another company? or other motorcycle

Who can recommend a tour organiser in Yangoon, Myanmar
thanx
RePa