Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / June 2004

I'm planning a trip though some parts of the Philippines this
december/januari. The major plan is :
- Brussels -> Manila ;-)
- Manila -> Baguio (car or bus)

Anyone got the tips on cool deals between Tokyo and Melbourne?? I'm
flying to JPN from the States and plan on cruising down to Melbourne
as well

For SEA, is there a universal adapter for all the country into a North
American plug?  or is it specific.  If so is it best to buy the adapter in
each county or should I hit up the Radio Shack here in Canada??  I only need
it to recharge my batteries for my digi..

Of these 2 which is nicer and better attractions considering kids
under 5 year old and not overly long... I believe more scenic and they
can ride the elephants, etc...

This is my first time travelling to Hong Kong. I'm really excited to go for
food, shopping, and scenery! But I was wondering if any one out there can
give some suggestions about things I should or shouldn't do or see for this
trip?

I'm travelling to Taiwan.  Anyone want to provide lodging for an
American-French for a few months ? Not too expensive or sharing expenses and/or
food. Tien Mu, Neihu, Yang Min Zang (West Taipei area...) I'm also in France
and can envisage an exchange with Chinese in Taipei for the ...

Im from Canada, and Im heading to Thailand from Singapore and plan to stop a
few beaches in Malaysia.  Just a question Should I buy snorkelling gear here
in Canada (mask and snorkel) or somewhere in Singapore/Malaysia?
Kevin

Hi i've been to New York other week and brought a really nice cheesecake.  I
had the web address written down, but i may have got it wrong.  I was
wondering if anyone can help me and find the web address again.
I remember it as something like:-

I am travelling to southeast Asia for 6 months, starting June 14/04, I've
never travelled, or been on a plane before so everything is very new to me.
I was wondering if someone would be able to give me some advice or
suggestions, things to do places to see?

I am traveling to Japan for a few weeks, but I'm a poor student, so I am
looking to stay as cheap as possible. I've found a few homestays, the idea
sounds interesting, stay with a family help them with their English and you
stay for free or VERY cheap.  Is this a good idea?. and why ...

Any comments about using this web based agency for hotel bookings in
HK/SIN/TPE, etc?
I've been using asiatravel and asia-hotels but looking for another
agency as backup.

http://www.club18-30world.com/raymond
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I have been quoted fairly reasonable rates for a week-long stay at both
hotels.  If staying in a suite, on an upper floor, with a full harbour view,
which hotel would be the best?   I've read most of the reviews.  I have
never stayed at the Bishop Lei, which is reasonably ranked for ...

Hi All,
I am planning on a trip to Bangalore, India, after a long time. I have
been looking up internet fares and they all seem to be around $1300. I
want to go there between Oct and Nov 2004. Now, by what I was given to