Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / June 2008

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Readers of rec.travel.asia with a particular interest in China may also
be interested in THE ORIENTAL-LIST.
Now more than ten years old and with several hundred members, the list
provides a forum for the discussion of travel in China, and across

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Readers of rec.travel.asia with a particular interest in China may also
be interested in THE ORIENTAL-LIST.
Now more than ten years old and with several hundred members, the list
provides a forum for the discussion of travel in China, and across

A new subway line opened in Tokyo June 14th 2008 (Sat).  It links
Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
The Harajuku stop is called Meiji-Jinguu-mae.  The Shinjuku stop is
Shinjuku-sanchome (Shinjuku 3).  Note that there are express trains that

I live in Australia and  will be travelling to Vietnam, Cambodia,
Thailand and Malaysia later this year.  I've checked out getting a
plug converter, so I can plug my Australia appliances (like phone
charger, laptop, hairdryer, etc) in while I'm away.  I've found out

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Me & the wife are planning to travel to Thailand for
sightseeing/vacation.
What are the good places to visit in Thailand - sightseeing
& other stuff?

I am visiting China for 10 days and would like to cover most of it.
Please let me know if the below is a realistic plan. Planning to
travel by the train in the night.
China Travel Plan

Dear Member
Petrol RM2.70 per litre .
Rate lama : RM1.92 per litre. ( 26 liter X RM1.92 = RM49.92 )
Rate Baru : RM2.70 per liter. ( 26 liter X RM2.70 = RM70.20 )

Am an American citizen that would like to visit Vietnam from BKK in Sept.
Can you let me know how to obtain a visa and the cost and what is needed?
A good flight out of BKK to Siagon..
So sorry to have to ask these questions but have not found any good web site

Hi just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what form of money
I should take to Malaysia. Should I just rely on ATM cards or should I take
travellers cheques as well?

I'm looking for accommodation in Songnisang/Songni-dong, but so far
I have only found the Lake Hills Hotel, and I would really prefer
something
less posh. Does anybody know of something smaller and down to earth,