Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2004

Tibet is a land where the sky, the mountains and the rivers, possess
awe-inspiring power. Typically, Tibet has cloudless and bright azure
skies. Its mountains are imposing in their magnitude, each rising over
4,000 metres above sea level. However, once upon the Tibetan Plateau,

For Michel,
Hi there,
Refer to your about the above. AirAsia is actually Airlines from Malaysia
which initially they only fly for local destination. However, they have

I am looking to visit Japan. this will be my 1st time.
First "warning" I been hearing about is of course - Costs, that EVERYTHING
is
sooooo expensive.

A tour book has recommended excursions consisting of Kamakura, Nikko, and
the Nihon Minka-En.  I'd like to know if any of you have an opinion of how
to prioritize the three or which to simply eliminate.  I'll likely do but
one.  Any other suggestions for a short excursion would ...

Does anybody know if it is possible to find anywhere in Myanmar where
photo's on compact flash cards can be burnt onto CD ?
Thank's

I'm comparing tours to China and want to see what travelers think about the
various hotels the tour companies use.  Does anyone know of a source for
traveler reviews of hotels they have stayed at?

I was wondering what you can recommend as best locations to have cheap
sex with pretty girls in Thailand.
I heard Rayong is also a good place because many girls come by boat to
this city. Is it true?

Is an accomodation budget of an average of 750 baht reasonable?  I'm
getting some mixed results.  We don't need luxury, but don't want to
sleep with cockroaches and rats either.
Thanks.

I am a single man in 40's traveling to Kuala Lumpur for BP for 2 weeks.
What is the dating scene like? I know it is a muslim country and semi-strict
I hate getting paid for sex, but if I have to I will.
Anyone used any of the escort services or spas and their rates, etc?

I would like to see  places of interest in BKKwith the boat on Chao Praya
River .
I'm sure most of you here have done this before.
How much will a day pass  cost for  hop on- hop out from point to point?

I just read that a typhoon seriously damaged the Itsukushima
Shrine on Miyajima Island and that it is somehow closed.  Does anyone
have any more complete information about what the damage is and when
it is expected to be reopened? repaired?

What you recommend as the best hotel to stay at in Manila? By best, I mean
overall in terms of quality and known & respected by the local population in
Manila to be the "Best Hotel" in town.
If it helps, can you rate the following in best - worst?

I’d be traveling to Thailand for 3 weeks in Dec 04 to Jan 05. I want to
find out how is the weather like in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai during this
period. I understand that it’s the cold season. What is the climate like?
Since I’d be backpacking, I want to travel light as much as ...

Does every country require a visa for entry? If I plan on travelling in more
than one country, should I arrange to get my visas before I leave for the
trip, or can I get them along the way?
thanks--Matt

Anybody knows a hotel in or near Future Park Rangsit ?
Thanks,
Karl