Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / January 2007

I'll be traveling from Angeles City to Baguio (city) by bus this
weekend.  I would appreciate budget hotel (P800 to P1300) and/or hostel
recommendations.  
Any MUST-SEEs while I'm there for just 3 or 4 days?

I am looking to book a 4-5 day break at a good quality hotel (4*), near a
beach and near a local town with some bars and restaurants so we're not
limited to the resort hotel for the whole stay.
My friend has previously stayed in Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui, but I have

We're planning a 3 day trip to HK in mid July.  It's our first visit and
we're trying to work out where would be the best place to stay.  We want to
do shopping (mainly markets), get some clothes made, visit some sights and
take a ride on the harbour.

What is the best (fastest/easiest) way to get from Guangzhou airport to
Hong Kong (Central)?
Why I ask - I am travelling from Europe to Hong Kong, and there are
better deals and connection times for me if I fly to Guangzhou instead

Someoune has some informations about hotel in Luoyang, China?
Hotel's name in Luoyang China to recommend me?
I'll be there for business.
It seems that in Luoyang, China, there is much to visit!

I have heard crime in cambodian capitol Pnom Penh is getting worse.
does anyone have any FIRST-HAND experience?
sarp

I'm going to travel around the south of Vietnam for about 3 weeks.
Can a tourist these days buy a Vietnamese SIM card for his GSM phone?
Which provider would you recommend?
Cheers, Ernie.

I asked the consulate in australia a few questions, but they didn't
reply to my last email!
I heard you can travel to philippines for the visa free 21 days and
then apply for the 3 month or even a longer Visa whilst you are there,

I would like to start a travel agency to sell air tickets. Can someone
provide me some pointers to get started. Is there any place where I can
get information about how a travel agency works? Any help is
appreciated.

Are stun guns allowed through airports in checked luggage?
Are they being halted by the US or other governments or both?
How can stuns get through customs?
sarp

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We are looking for friends and companions from Malaysia to tour China
in April/May/June..in a group of  about 7 or 8 persons..Destinations
are not selected yet..
We intend to go for the tour on our own arrangment, on a free and easy

I am considering a trip to Langkawi and as I am not familiar with the
island would welcome any suggestions regarding where to stay (mid range)
and what to see and do. Please let me have your thoughts!

I am travelling to Thailand in early April with my husband and 13 year
old son and would like to find out about anyone's experiences in Koh
Samet and Koh Chang. We are going to Pattaya first as my father has
been living here for a couple of years but after this we would like to