Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / August 2006

This time, on my way to work in India from USA, I've decided to visit
Myanmar on the way. Couldn't get my Myanmar visa organized in time for
my trip, so I am going to BKK in a few days to get it there. Now it's
been 21 years since I last was in Thailand, so consider me a newbie!

Thinking of heading to Boracay at the end of september for a 5-day weekend.
I like eco-lodge kind of places...natural wood and rock,  no loud discos
nearby and some solitude. I also like to avoid the places that cost in the
top 25% of the market.

I havent had this thank god, but I cant drink alcohol and wont be able
to for a long time. I dont want to reveal the real reason why I dont
drink to people, it was an STD and thought that telling people I had
contracted dengue fever a few years ago would be a good way to get

"Nepal - Trek Around Annapurna - Photo Gallery"
http://www.hsdejong.nl/nepal/
On this website you will find many beautiful photos taken before, during
and after the trek around Annapurna.

Can anybody recommend a good walking/hiking guide for Hong Kong (inc
islands) - preferably available for purchase in the UK?   We're looking for
either circular routes or those which can be looped with public transport
and each completed in one day.  Suggestions?

Does anybody know if helicopter rides are available in Chinese cities?
I'd like to take some photos from a helicopter.

Dear IYHF Functionaries,
Reservation made howsoever in advance at International Youth
Hostel/New Delhi can be manipulated by Indian government officials in
collusion with YH officials.

anyone in here got any experience booking a ticket in advance with Air
Mandalay (Burma)?
Some weeks ago I booked a ticket thru their website, all went well, and
the result-page listed a booking-number and a notice that I would

I'm Ryan from National Visas (www.nationalvisas.com.au).
Have you ever tried getting a job in Australia?
Right now, Australia needs:
· Nurses

I will be bringing my kids, a 3 year old girl and a 2 year old boy to
HK. I am considering whether to bring one stroller for each of them. I
will be visiting HK Disneyland and Ocean Park, then spend the rest of
the time at the shopping mall connected to our hotel, the Langham Place

to contact an old friend, need the phone number of La Villa Pensione
and Pizzeria in Chiang Mai. All the numbers I found on my searches are
wrong. Anyone have their number?
Thanks

According to the KLIA website:
1b)Short Visit On Transit
Transit passengers are also allowed to have a short visit outside of
KLIA while waiting for the connecting flight by using transit lane at

I really like to travel to Asia. So far I have been to the Maldives,
Bali, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Next year I'd like to spend
some time in Asia again and I'd like to know your favorite destination
and experiences to get some new ideas ...

Following the furore over the recent opening of the 'Hitler's Cross'
restaurant in Bombay, I thought it would be interesting to share this news
item from the West Yorkshire town of Grimmclogge.....
The Grimmclogge Evening Telegraph   23rd August:

Due to  budget travelling,4 of us planning to stay in a budget hostel in
Kowloon.
Anyone stay in  hostel in Mirador Mansion before?
Thanks.