Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / January 2007

there is a new bird flu outbreak hitting thailand and southeast asia.
this will send demand for tickets down so now would be a good time to
buy a ticket
the planes will probably be half empty transpacific

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A small group of us are travelling in April from UK to China (10 days) and
Vietnam (8days) and Thailand (3days) and wondering which would be the best
way to arrange holiday money.
Should we take UKpounds, USdollars, foreign currencies, travel cheques, use

I'd like to look at some others to see where they go. I'm looking for short
hops out of Bangkok (Phuket, Krabbi, Singapore etc.)
Links appreciated.
Thanks,

Highlights from LA Times article: "Last week, nearly 300 employees at
BYD Co. Ltd., a Shanghai automaker, were hospitalized after eating
undercooked kidney beans, according to the Chinese press. Just a few
months earlier, the government was forced to recall duck eggs and fish

Hi travellers!
quite soon I'll be travelling alone by public transport from Turkish
Kurdistan to the Iraqi one (Erbil and Saulaymana),
I really need some info:

For a Chinese person visiting Thailand, what is the best option to bring funds
to convert into Thai Baht once in Thailand.
- Chinese cash ?
- Chinese ATM card ?

My girlfriend and I have decided to make our five year anniversary presents
to ourselves a trip to India and Nepal.  She is the more adventurous
traveler, but I am anxious and excited about experiencing a completely new
culture.  We've divided up our pre-trip responsibilities, ...

My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded with
great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but would
like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the ...

Yup........And they VOTED to KEEP the Troops IN
IRAQ...........TWICE.........So WHAT are the Stupid Bastards WHINING
about??........DumbAsses.........

Yup.......The KOOKS that used to Walk Around carrying "The World Will
End Tomorrow!!" Signs have gone MAINSTREAM.........Man CANNOT Change
the Climate of this Dirtball even IF he wanted to........And that's a
FACT, Kids........Man DOESN'T have that Kind Of

A couple years ago, we hired a driver and van to tour the Mekong delta
region and southwest coast of Vietnam.  There were several of us and I never
did learn what the cost per day for car, fuel, and driver worked out to be.
I want to think it was probably around $40/day, since ...

I am local travel agent in Vietnam, if you plan trips to Vietnam, I can
help you out...

I arrived yesterday evening to Saigon. After a full day of sightseeing I
have to say that I'm not too impressed. I've "done" the centre and
visited some temples west of Saigon (district 11), then walked a bit
through the Chinatown (Cholon). Is this all Saigon has to offer or am I ...

Hey all...
    I'm headed to Bangkok in a couple of days, and I'd like to bring
a few oranges with me, so a Thai friend can sample 'em.
 Question is: Are there restrictions on fruits/vegetables being