Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2004

I'll be spending 6 months in India. I've heard ATMs are scarce. And I
was wondering whether it's better to have a Cirrus or Visaplus card.
Also, if ATMs are scarce, how do you carry money--the usual
traveller's checks and cash?

Jerusalem Falafel's FULL LINE of products can be found on the shelves
of  all the "Tops" supermarkets (who refuse to carry Picke King's
line) in Chiang Mai, and the FULL LINE of Jerusalem Falafel's
delicious foods can be found (but you've got to get their early in the

i am planning a trip to Sabah. I have heard inconsistent remards about
the Nexus hoel. I would appreciate some advice from those who have
stayed there. Many thanks.
Regards,

Does anyone have any information on these hotels in China?  I'd be
particularly interested in any experience staying at the hotels.
Guilin Plaza Hotel - Guilin
Jianguo Hotel - Xi'an

I'm asking this because I've got a one-way ticket this year from the
US to Bangkok. In years past, I've never gotten asked for a Thai visa
before boarding in the US with a r/t ticket. In Europe, many airlines
insist on a Visa, or they won't let you board. I didn't know if US

Hi....
is it possible for tourists to cross the border between Thailand and Laos at
either Mukdahan - Savannaketh or Ubon Rachathani - Pakse?
If yes, can we get a two weeks visa at the border or should we get this in

I know that advertising is a no-no in these groups, but I wanted to do
a little self-promotion here! ;)
If you are thinking of visiting Bankok anytime in the near future, but
are worried about finding a hotel, getting around town, shopping,

Does any one if The Twin Towers Hotel at 88 RONG MUANG in Bangkok is a
good hotel if one is travelling with family (parents and children).
Thanks
Bob

OK, I know this news group might not be the quite right one, but I couldn't
find something more relevant.
This is a pretty hypothetical question, as I doubt it will never be a
feasible project. I was thinking about going to Iran, and I was also

I am comparing to Thailand and Cambodia.
In Thailand, because they want tourists (even if a very small minority
are actually working as ESL teachers)visas are a snap. For example if
one gets a tourist visa at a consulate before arriving it's good for

Does anybody know how much you'd save by getting a r/t ticket from
Bangkok to the US, versus the other way around? I live 4 months in
Boston, and 8 months in Thailand every year, but always buy the r/t
ticket on the US side, and it's expensive from Boston, but maybe

Is it May that the Monsoons hit Thatiland, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos etc?

I understand that Japan is basically a cash society.  My husband and I
will be traveling there for 3 weeks and would certainly prefer not to
carry cash for the whole time.  Is it possible to buy travelers checks
there in yen and have those accepted throughout the country?  For

We've not been for over 10 years & will be there in October. We're not
really into shopping malls but will probably stay near KLCC. We're looking
for places with atmosphere like in old Malacca & was wondering if anyone can
recommend somewhere similar in KL. Is KL's Chinatown is ...

I am planning to fly to Bangkok in November. The cheapest flight is
China Airlines. I don't know alot about them. So I have a couple of
questions for those who have flown them
1. How do they rate compared with other airlines in terms of service?