Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2004

I notice that the price of "Villa" is much more expensive than the
other 2 choices even 5 stars hotel.  Please advise.

Does anyone know if there are / are likely going to be / cheap deals for
return flights Bangkok - Yangon for travel mid-October? Cheapest I can find
right now is close to 8,000 baht on Bangkok Air.
Thanks in advance

Has any body her had any experience with Globe Tel from the Philippines &
their Global Roaming.
While I was in the Philippines I purchased a Nokia 3315 with  Globe sim card
& as I was about to return to Australia I registered with their global

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?
I've read some pages that some people have already done it but they all
mention
some permits and restrictions... If so, where can I get more information

I have been looking into Sim cards for use in Germany and Hong Kong.
Many are available over the internet at prices ranging from US$60 to
US$100. This includes activation and a small amount of airtime.
My question is: Am I better off waiting and buying a card in, say, the

I Got Trapped in the Secret ‘No Fly List' of the Transportation
Security Administration
by Sachi Sri Kantha
http://www.sangam.org/articles/view2/index.php?uid=524&PHPSESSID=f81166fe6ccb3ad
c8715969d7bc24f9a

There's a new list of legal land border crossings & info for S E ASia up at
http://www.gt-rider.com/crossingborders.html
if you're interested.

Has anyone travelled from Thailand via Savannakhet or Muang Khammouan
to Vietmnam? Have 3 weeks in Feb 2005 whilst other half is busy in
Isan area of Thailand and wouldn't mind doing the above trip.
I've been browsing the net for info, travelogs etc and haven't found

Official press release, forwarded FYI by Alan (in Brussels - mind the
spamtrap)
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=3644
2 September 2004

I am planning for a three week vacation in Japan and Singapore. How should I
divide my time between them? Are there any daytrips from Singapore to the
surrounding countries?
Thanks

I plan on visiting Japan soon.. will I have any problems bring
prescribed medication with me ?

Do any airlines other than Bangkok Airways fly direct to Angkor Wat from
Bangkok?  Paying 33,000 baht for 2 adults and 1 child seems excessive.  We
want to fly but need to balance cost with number of flight changes.
Any information would be appreciated.

Can anyone recommend the liveliest resort in Goa please for nightlife.
Not bothered about wheres good to rave would rather be drunk.
Don't require unspoiltness, prefer commercialised.
Don't require a nice beach either.

Hi group will have one free day in each of Beijing and Shanghai after the
standard tours. Would appreciate any recommendations for restaurants
I will be on my own and not keen on expensive/fancy ones
Thanks

On the 5th day of the 1st lunar month, Shuanglan Village hosts this
festival on the east bank of Lake Erhai. In this Bai area, every
village has a festival to celebrate and worship its own patron God. On
that day, you will see villagers carry a statue of the God through the