Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / December 2004

I am going to the HARBIN Ice Lantern Festival next month.
It is my first trip to China.
I will also go through and staying in Beijing.
Of the two following possibilities, what makes more sense?

Hi can anyone tell me of their experiences with the above company found at:
http://www.chinahighlights.com/
Is there anything I should particularly check ?
Thanks

Singapore Airlines to install broadband on aircraft
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Connexion, a division of the Boeing
Company, has announced the signing of a definitive service agreement
for the installation of high-speed in-flight Internet service on the

What is the difference between a Maestro and a Cirrus ATM ? Are they the
same or can't for instance a Maestro bank card withdraw cash from a
Cirrus ATM ?

Hello I am flying into Bangkok late , late and out early, early in the
morning .  Will the executive lounge be open at 1 AM in the morning
for me (I am flying in executive class)   I have been told by friends
that this is NOT a problem and do not worry about it, but when I asked

This is a lion f.cking race where supreme court judges sentence
unlawfully to satisfy the lion f.cking president. Judges are killed and
blame LTTE and found out that lion f.cking race killed him. What a
retarded country???

I'm back from a 2-week trip to Thailand (Bangkok and Chiang Mai) and
India (Bangalore). Many thanks to all those groups members who answered
my queries, either directly or to the group, prior to the trip. Most
were very helpful.

Planning to travel about 3 days in Hong Kong starting from 17 Nov. before
flying to Bangkok. Is there any interesting place in Hong Kong that I won't
be regretted if I plan of still going there. Otherwise, plan of going to
Bangkok straight.

I have no immediate plans to visit Japan but it's on my to do list.
These questions would apply in other Asian countries too.
Does anyone ever take off their shoes when required  but not leave
them with the rest of the shoes?  I know that HK tourists take them in

Hi, I am going to australia and new zealand after being in japan for a
while. I have some japanese yen but no japanese credit card or bank
account.
what is the best way to take some holiday money to australia, please?

How do i apply for an indian visa, travelling from united kingdom
flying into bombay. planning to travel around for about 2 months then
head to nepal.

We are planning to travel to South India or Sri Lanka from mid march to mid
april next year. What is the weather like in that period? Any recomendations
about destiniton-weather. Thank you in advance.

G'day All from Downunder,
We are travelling to Hong Kong in March 2005 and looking for a
package/tour for approx 7 nights ex HK which our kids will enjoy and
not drive us crazy. 8^)

I want to become fairly good at speaking Thai. Can anyone recommend a
school that isn't too expensive? I'd prefer one in Chiang Mai, but any
other place is fine for one or two months.
thanks

I'm going to Hong Kong and I want to buy a Palm pilot and battery
charger for my digital camera. Could you please recommend some
shops/neighbourhood?
Thanks