Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / June 2004

I been to Australia and met many girls like Jennifer Hawkins. But the photos
really make her look fabulous. If you go to Gold Coast, many girls could
have been a Miss Universe delegate. Did anyone see the telecast? I miss it.
Perhaps is her personality?

I'm looking to arrange a trip to Bali in August, and we'd like to stay
in some top quality hotels (on the cheap !)
What's the best way to book them ? (Directly by phone; Internet
websites etc.)

Anyone been to Laos recently?
Going there end of June 2004. Starting from north and travel south.
Any "must see" places?
Any good guide/ contacts to recommend?

There have been various legends (Shangri-La etc...) that have been mentionned
in Asia but there is one that is based on traditional Asian lore rather than on
Western extrapolations. This is what should be looked into before people head
out on Asian trips  because they can thus not ...

I'd like to reach Irian Jaya (West Papua).
Does anyone have been or know Mamberamo and Langda area?
I like to visit an interesting village there. For example is it more
interesting to visit Una or Kiri-Kiri people?

I`m visiting China for the first time, primarly going to Shanghai. I
want  to fly to HK and stay there for two-three days. Could You give
some pieces of advice in the following issues:
1. A double entry visa; is that enough to go to Macao and Schenzen?

Does any one know where is the best place to purchase some photo equipment
in China. I am thinking of stuff for canon camera. If in Beijing or some
other city there is a good store or place to find these things reasonably
chip I would be very thankful for any hint.

after a trip in West Papua I will reach Jakarta and I will stay in
that town for some days.
I'd like to know if it is necessary to land at Jakarta with
certificate of yellow fever.

We are a couple planning our summer holiday.
We would like to go to Kerala for three weeks, but we are concerned about
the weather in kerala in july.
Does anyone have experience from travelling in Kerala in this period? Does

I'm thinking of going to Bali next month for 2-3 weeks and had some
questions:
-Is it best to stay in one place or is preferable to go from one area
to another?  Or, can you see enough of Bali by staying in one area and

I'm off backpacking in Thailand for 6 weeks starting in the first week
of July.
A friend was planning on joining me, but he now can't get the time off
work, so I'm going to be all alone (boo!)

chris, how long have you been living in the philippines now?  where in
the PI?  i've seen your name in a few newsgroups for a while now.
arnold

Hey all
Anyone stayed here recently?  I am looking for a restful hotel in a central
spot.
Many thanks

http://www.molon.de/galleries/Malaysia/
1340 photos of West Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah

I bought some cheap CDs from Thailand and Malaysia and want to ask,
what happens when the customs in Germany find them.
Do i have to pay a fine or do they just destroy them??
Thanks