Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / August 2005

I may be in South Korea on business in the next year or so.  I'd be
fascinated to have a chance to visit North Korea while over there.  I
guess I could get into North Korea via Beijing, for example, but are
there any ways to travel to the north directly?

Anyone have any experience of Lao Airlines. I have read about their poor
safety reputation, but understand this may relate more to their previous
incarnation as Lao Aviation. Is Lao Airlines any different?
Any comments?

Thanks guys. I'll try that _:)

Im planning on join a friend out in the east on trip around china, Hong
Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Although I have found some great
tours in the rest I can't find a cheap English speaking tour for about
2-3 weeks that does most of the tourist traps. The cheapest I ...

While the Golden Temple is
#6 on the BBC list of "50
Places to See Before you Die"
it does not appear to be on any

I heard that there is a pig disease in China, which is spreading to
humans. Is this true ? If yes, is there a risk to catch this disease if
you travel across China ? Which regions are affected ?

how much should i be expecting to pay for a cheap ticket london-to-bangkok,
leaving early august, returning some time in september? is GBP670 all-inc.
on klm reasonable?

I am travelling to Korea 16/09 - 01/10, arriving Seoul, then bullet
trains to Pusan and from somewhere (shortest time frame) ferry to
Chejudo.  My partner is attending a meeting there.
I would appreciate any suggestions re: centrally located budget hotels

Is there a place where I can hire a driver at kunming?

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Pasadena, California
Dear .....:
News items get printed on your newspaper.  However, you need to become

Nikkei reported on August 1, 2005 that Japan House of Representatives
(Shugiin) has passed a bill to make it permanent to waive the visa
requirements for Taiwanese visiting Japan in short terms (shorter than
90 days).

Is there something like rec.travel.america?
I, living in Seoul, am going to America 28 September. So I am seeking a
newsgroup of traveling America. Or if anyone have a good idea on that,
let me know that please.

Extract from Peter M. Geiser's Internet Travel Guide to Macau
(http://www.pmgeiser.ch/macau)
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Macau Tower belongs to the type of spire-like observation tower built for the

It's my first trip to China and we have a side trip to Shanghai
planned. Any advice to a rookie on a decent hotel (under $150) and
some tours. We'll be there 3 nights.
Thanks a bunch.

I am beginning to plan a 3 week trip to SE Asia that can occur for a 3
week period anytime between Dec 12th and Jan 21st.
Although a very experienced 3rd world traveler, I have never been in
Asia before or have any specific knowledge of it.