Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / December 2004

I'm planning on going to the philippines for Lunar new year. I'm not
sure which island to spend all my time. (I have only 9 days)
I was thinking about flying into Manilla then to Cebu, spend the night
in either place then check out one of the islands to stay for the

We will be spending new year in Sri Lanka and are looking for
recommendations. I don't need a massive rave or anything but somewhere
beautiful with some atmosphere would be wonderful.
Cheers,

Avian flu discovered among Thailand's wild bird population
BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) - The government announced today that a recent
survey of wild birds in central Thailand had shown six species
infected with bird flu.

As winter approaches, people will be planning their escape to sunny
beaches down south. Travelling can place a lot of stress on the skin.
The ultra-dry air on airplanes and the colder, drier climate that
you'll be returning to make it essential to keep up your skin care

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200264
Just got arrested for murdering his girlfriend whom he traveled with.
Story here.
http://www.canada.com/ottawa/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=a9df9514-5c8e-4b0f
-8865-d5cef61276a4

Any suggestions for reasonablably priced B&B in Cochin for early February.
Thank you.
Jay Wye.

Asia's best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of
foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting
pot of peoples, traditions and religions.
A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and

I have secured a flight from Heathrow to Hong Kong already, but would
like to visit my friends in Japan (Kyoto but I don't mind flying to
Tokyo and spending a few nights there), and also to drop by Bangkok for
a quick call at my family.  All these will be in 16 days in March.

Considering a week in Cherating, beginning of january
+ 2 days in KL
Is the place worth it?
Any easy excursions to Kuantan?

Swedish tourist found dead in Thailand
Frozen to death outside his house
CHIANG MAI: A 59 year old Swedish tourist has been found dead in
Chiang Mai in North Thailand.

Does anybody know how much rent one has to pay for furnished 2 room
appartement  in one of China's metropoles? I asking because I will work
in China the first 6 months of 2006 (actually it is only an
internship). I am interested in prizes for Shanghai and Beijing.

I will be staying a number of days in Varanasi the end of Feb or
beginning of March. Can anyone recommend a place to stay? Is lodging on
the Ghat preferable to lodging a few streets away from the Ganges?
Thanks in advance!

Do You know how much I must pay for rent a car + fuel and driver in Burma? I
am going to go for 2 weeks and i think that's will be cost no more than 25$
per day, what do you think about it?

There are so many beautiful places of untouchable nature... I can give
some tips... %)

The first part of February I will be traveling (6 weeks) in India and
would like to spend some time in Varanasi. I have also have considered
traveling to Mysore, Kanha National Park, and Khajuraho based on my
limited research. My schedule is completely open at this time in