Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / September 2005

I'm planning a 4 month trip to Oz and Thailand from january to end of
april. I'm trying to figure out when to go where first. Does Thailand
have a rainy season? if so, when is it usually? I'm thinking of going
to Oz for about 10 of my 16 weeks and then go to Thailand in midmarch

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What is the current rate of the Baht to the UK pound please

Anyone go there??? need information, places to see and go to.   thank you

Hello All,  I am looking into getting travel insurance for my safari to
Africa and I would like to know what companies you all have used.
I actually have trip cancellation & other features through my
Mastercard service, the only thing I don't have is medical and

We will travel in Vietnam in desember and january. Do someone have good
advises what to do and what to see?
We will start in Hanoi and travel south to HoChiMin(Saigon) and the Mekong
delta.

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I'm looking to book a holiday to Hong Kong in early December for a bit
of sight-seeing and some Xmas shopping. But I'd be grateful if someone
could recommend how long I should book for? I was thinking of a week,
but someone advised I shouldn't need more than 4 to 5 days to

I plan to visit Japan (Osaka) for the first time. Since I will be using
the subway, I would like to know whether the subway signs are also
written in English (Latin) characters. And, how well do the Japanese
understand basic English?

There seems to be some expertise here in this group on cell phones.  I
am travelling to thailand in 2 weeks and I am planning to buy a cell
phone there.  I would also buy a prepaid Thai SIM card for use while
in Thailand.  Then, when I get home, I want to use my Canadian SIM

Is there enough to see to keep you busy for 3 days or are 1-2 days
enough ? What are the highlights ?

Hi I've have just subscribed to rec.travel.asia as I am looking for some
information and guidance on trekking in Nepal. I am hoping to go in March
2006 and as I will be travelling alone I am hoping that someone will be able
to offer me some advise on the best way to meet people or ...