Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / August 2007

I am thinking about having some dental work done in Thailand (or
Malaysia), starting with tooth cleaning, repair of fillings, and maybe
reproduction of a partial prothesis (which costs an arm and a leg in my
part of the world) - any insights on dos and don'ts, costs etc?

Greetings! I am going to Japan in few weeks. Can I use credit cards to
pay for lunch and dinner in average restaurant?  With thanks.

whats the easiest way to get to PNG, is Australia the only decent
option ??

Greetings! I shall be going to Japan soon from USA. Do Japan have
American style fast food restaurants? Where does the average Japanese
eat themselves cheaply? With thanks.

I have an overnight stop over in Bangkok on a Sat night... what are
the must see things for a first time visitor to Bangkok that are
doable in one evening... I am willing to stay up all night.
matt

We are going to the Philipines the week before christmas, and originally we
had planned to spend this week on Boracay. Yesterday we recieved an offer
from a friend's friend, where we could stay for free in her summer house in
Batangas.

dear alls
plan to go to bali? read blog about save travel in bali at
secretofbali.blogspot.com before you do it

I am looking for a hotel in $100-$125 range with good/convenient
location -- should be able to walk down to Cafe/Deli/Food Court for
breakfast/luch/dinner. Close to mall/s would be good. Preferably,
walking distance from a metro station.

My partner and I are intending to be travelling from Bangkok to Kuala
Lumpur by train in February 2008. We're going to be on a tight enough
schedule that we will not be stopping, apart from changing trains in
Butterworth, between the two; we will be passing through Hat Yai,

I am planning to visit Singapore in November and want to go for a 2/3
day trip to Malaysia. I am looking for a single place not too far from
Singapore by bus. I will be traveling with husband and kid (4 year
old) so please recommend something appropriate for kids-family. I

Anyone ever travel down to Sri Lanka?  I am looking for a trip to Colombo in
Sept and was wondering if there is a good reasonable hotel there and what is
the taxi fare from the Airport into the city..help?

when is the time to go and see Yellow Mountain at its best...for photography
and painting of snow/fog etc. any info about self
tour/backpacking/guides/online info appreciated.

I am planning a round trip to South East Asia this christmas, but I have not
yet found an airline the flies from Manila to Vietnam, prefferably Na Thrang
or Ho Chi Mihn.
Can anyone help?

Regarding this itinerary I'd like your opinion:
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/tours/20071014_japan.htm
Oct 15: Osaka - Kyoto: Osaka Castle, Nara, Kyoto: Kiyomizu Temple, Hei-
An Shrine, Golden Pavilion, Ryu-Temple in Arashiyama

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