Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / January 2006

One rainy night, a taxi driver spotted an arm waving from the shadows
of
an alley. Even before he rolled to a stop at the curb, a figure leaped
into the cab and slammed the door. Checking his rear view mirror as he

Hello,
 I plan to visit Indonesia in the month May, and need some information
about flights from Denpassar to Labuanbajo and from Denpassar to Jakarta. I
tried to get some flight info to these destinations from the website from

I am looking to buy a travel book for visiting Japan. Does anyone have
any they would recommend?
I am also looking to get hold of a large map (poster size) of Japan to
help me plan my trip. I am based in the UK.

Paradise revealed
Thailand has long had a reputation as one of the most idyllic places on
earth. But the recent murder of a British backpacker has put its
previously unseen dangers into the spotlight

are there cash dispenser in Syria ??

There is a newer very large natural BC  jade Buddha housed in a modern
type setting somewhere in the bangkok area , anyone know where?
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Hi, is there anybody out there who can give info (Good or Bad) on any of
these hotels?
Bangkok:
Jims Lodge

"Burma (Myanmar) - Photo Gallery"
http://www.hsdejong.nl/burma/
On this website you will find many beautiful photos about Burma (Myanmar).
No big story, only pictures...

My friend and I will be going to Siem Reap for the first time in late
May 2006.
I got in touch with a guide recommended by another travel forum. He
proposed the following itinerary with a total price tag of US$170 for

We're flying to Asia, and want to make a short stopover.  The choices
are either one day in Hong Kong, or 2 - 3 days in Taipei.  The last
day will be Christmas Day.
This would be a no-brainer, except that we have spent plenty of time

Has anyone of you ever taken the ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima?
Is it a nice seatrip?
I have been by train from Hiroshima to Miyajima-guchi and from there taken
the short ferry trip to Miyajima island.

Any recommendations on safe domestic airlines in Myanmar?  Any
websites dedicated to air safety? Any preferences between Air Bagan,
Yangon Airlines or Air Mandalay?

I am considering buying some hardwood furniture in Indonesia and have it shipped
back to USA.  It appears that there are quite a few manufacturers in Jepara that
make furniture to order and ship it.  If you have purchased any furniture in
Indonesia and had it shipped home, I ...

Is it worthwhile to be in Yangon on January 4, Myanmar Independence
Day?
We will have a long layover between planes in Yangon that day and are
wondering if it will be a good idea to try to see what is going on

OK I'd like to say my flight changed but I think I just put in the wrong
date.
I get in to Ho Chi Minh City at 22:30 7 Jan 2006.
I just got my visa, valid from 8 Jan to 8 Feb. 2006...  Hmmm so I'm off