Forum: Asia
April 19th, 2015, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Forum: Asia
January 5th, 2015, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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NAIA Shuttle
Is the shuttle between terminal1 and 3 working reliably these days?
I've been to terminal 1 many times over the past 20 years and never saw a
shuttle, but maybe that was because I usually arrive...
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Forum: Asia
March 18th, 2013, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Forum: Asia
May 14th, 2012, 12:39 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Air Asia: do you know it?
Reliable enough.
Make sure you understand all the extra fees. Usually cheaper to prepay when
you book.
"Peter" wrote in message ...
Never had...
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Forum: Asia
February 13th, 2012, 02:04 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia,rec.travel.air
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Views: 6,322
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Forum: Asia
July 17th, 2011, 05:38 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Hotel Reservation Yangon
Thanks Chris and Alfred!
"John Keiser" wrote in message
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Are there any reliable agents for booking hotels in...
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Forum: Asia
July 15th, 2011, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Hotel Reservation Yangon
Are there any reliable agents for booking hotels in Yangon? The hotels seem
to have unreliable internet access or are just unresponsive.
Thanks.
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Forum: Asia
May 21st, 2010, 04:54 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Which tour company?
Naming the 3 might get better feedback.
"traveljunkie" wrote in message
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hi there,
i'm looking...
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Forum: Asia
October 18th, 2009, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Hawaii versus Palau?
I live in Hawaii.
There are ample scuba and snorkling spots. If you want a luxury mega-resort
atmosphe Hawaii [Maui or Big Island]. For more adventu Palau.
"driftwork"...
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Forum: Asia
October 11th, 2009, 03:08 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Malaysia photo gallery with Google maps
I stand corrected: as soon as I click on the page link the map changes to
the appropriate area.
This is very, very nice.
"Alfred Molon" wrote in message...
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Forum: Asia
October 10th, 2009, 05:54 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Malaysia photo gallery with Google maps
A convenient upgrade. I am not familiar with other possibilities but this
was useful.
I suppose a direct link between the actual location of the scenes and the
map would be even better. ...
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Forum: Asia
October 7th, 2009, 01:30 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 9
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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
I've been to Japan several times [Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Kamakura].
At the end of November I will have 5 days/6 nights to allocate between
Takayama and Hiroshima. Anyone care to speculate if I am...
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Forum: Asia
September 10th, 2009, 02:43 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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How much walking
Travel to any country involves challenges for someone with a disease like
MS.
You cannot expect any accomodation for disabilities.
Let me just throw out this idea:
Tokyo Station is large, etc. Most...
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Forum: Asia
March 18th, 2009, 08:57 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 4
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Sri Lanka in November
There have been areas that were "off limits" for years. Outside of those
[non-touristy] areas, I detected little reason for concern. Perhaps
somewhat more aggressive third-world hucksterism...
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Forum: Asia
March 18th, 2009, 04:13 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Sri Lanka in November
I was there in December [when the tsunami struck]. Rain was not an issue:
canceled one bicycle ride, made the climb on Sigiriya much more interesting.
Weather was otherwise warm, humid,...
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Forum: Asia
March 2nd, 2009, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Bkk-Chiang Mai train
The bus is efficient but without the possible charm [to a young child] of
the train. Having taken that bus years ago, I note that the front seats can
be unpleasant with the TV going and headlights...
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Forum: Asia
December 22nd, 2008, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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HCMC - Hanoi by train
I should add: for a reliable agent try www.haivenu-vietnam.com . They were
very helpful in setting up a private 7 day cooking tour to suit our schelude
and interests [at better price and features...
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Forum: Asia
December 18th, 2008, 06:10 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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HCMC - Hanoi by train
My wife and I took the train from Hanoi to HCMC last year.
We stopped in Hue enroute.
The sleepers consists of a room with 4 fixed bunks. Not as accomodating for
sitting as moveable bunks would...
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Forum: Asia
November 5th, 2008, 08:43 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 5
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Stop over in Delhi
Not only will you need a visa, but you may need a multiple entry visa
[priced different than a single entry] if you "stop over" on each direction
or plan to stray into India from Nepal.
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Remove...
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Forum: Asia
August 16th, 2008, 05:05 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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cycling in Asia
There are several budegt tours that do this with smallish groups.
You might check their detailed itineraries and copy or join them [they
are inexpensive and you have ready-made companions].
Look at...
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Forum: Asia
June 17th, 2008, 05:45 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 10
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Thailand & neighbouring countries
Look through the various trips offered by the tour operators ex-BKK
[Imaginative Traveler, Explore are examples.] Perhaps you will see an
itinerary of interest which you can join or simply follow...
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Forum: Asia
October 31st, 2007, 06:27 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Tour to Hakone and Kyoto/Nara
Alfred,
Once you arrive, these are very easy cities to wander around by yourself. A
world traveler such as yourself really doesn't need a "tour" as much as a
list of places of interest to...
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Forum: Asia
August 29th, 2007, 01:41 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 9
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Tips on dinning in Japan
The top floors and basements of most department stores [even on the
otherwise pricey Ginza] offer a wide range of reasonably priced local foods.
If you can't describe the dish, bring the waitress...
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Forum: Asia
August 19th, 2007, 04:24 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Extend Vietnam Visa
I had planned on being in Vietnam for the month of November and have a visa
valid from 11/8 to 12/8.
My plans changed and I will now be in Vietnam from 11/27 to 12/15.
How easy [difficult] is it to...
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Forum: Asia
August 11th, 2007, 06:58 PM Posted to rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Japan - not so expensive after all?
Minshuku are a less-expensive grade of ryokan. Possibly no English spoken,
probably a common bath. Charming if you want a very Japanese experience.
A few are even the old wooden structures. Many...
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