Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / November 2004

Thought of visiting chiang mai for a 5 day periode in january. Anyone who
has advice what to do or not not to do. Places. shopping. sightseeing.
dining. whatever
thanks

I have a layoever in Shanhai on a flight from Seoul to Bangkok. I will
be there for about 5 hours and 15 minutes and was thinking of going
into the city for an hour or so if possible. Is this a good idea? I am
flying on Chinese Eastern Airline. Would I need a visa to leave the

I am flying to India via Northwest Airlines. Flight will stop in Amsterdam,
Holland and then to India.
My Question:
1. What should I be prepared for while I am in Schipol Airport in Amsterdam?

Anyone know of a good travel agent that they would recommend in
Bangkok? I need someone to arrange a tours and accommodation
for us - around Bangkok, Krabi + possibly Cambodia... someone
in the loop and cheap...

I am looking to take my first visit to Hua Hin....but have no idea
where to stay!
I was considering the Hilton but was told that the beach is cleaner,
quieter(less jet skis)further out.

Folks visiting Singapore!
A new hostel opened in Singapore! Excellent location near both Airport and
City. Backpackers who wants to have a quiet nite for resting, this hostel is
number one. Cheapest in town! Clean linen and environment. Service is

Does anybody have any experience with the New World Renaissance Hotel -
Makati in Manila?
Most important things for me:
1. Clean, nice looking hotel

Apart from asiatravelmart.com, are there any others?
Trying to find others to book a flight from kul to hanoi!!
thanks for your input.
cheers

I'm staying in Thailand for about 4 days on my way to India. Is there
someplace in Bangkok airport where I can store 2-3 large suitcases
safely - such as the storage lockers present in Singapore airport?
Thanks!

I've been to Thailand a number of times, but never over the Xmas/NY period.
I presumed that New Year's Day (Jan 1) would not be a public holiday in
Thailand, as I thought the Thais celebrated NY later.  However, the booklet
that the travel agent foisted on to me states that NYE and ...

does anybody know how long you can make a deposit in safe-deposit boxes at
the airport in bangkok. is it limited for some days or a week? is it
possible to make a deposition for 4 weeks?
If anybody knows possibilities I would be glad for your information.

hello,  we are flying into Bangkok with arrival just after midnight and an
onward flight (domestic) by 7AM.  We are wondering if we should just sleep
in the airport or go to a hotel for the night.  (by the time we go through
customs, pick up luggage etc and get to a hotel, I figure ...

I'll be visiting Iran (Tehran)  in a few weeks. I'm interested in bringing
some carpets to family and friends.
Can anyone can tell me how much (aprox) would cost a silk carpet in Tehran
market? Please if you bought one or asked the price for one, tell me the

I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to rent a car + driver for a 10
days trip across Rajahstan starting and ending in Delhi.
Since we are short of time this would allow us (we are three people) to
optimise the time.