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First time advice on Thailand
Stupid as this may sound, I have had mixed opinions on whether to take a sleeping bag to Thailand (between March and September) or not - some say it is pointless and hot, others say its a great mattress. As a new traveller I was wondering if anyone has any other little known tips they could divulge about what to take and what to do. I am headed for Koh Tao March-June to do a lot of diving and then spending some time exploring the rest of the country - and hopefully some of Laos too. Also my blood appears to be the tastiest in the world as mozzies ALWAYS go for me out of a group. Any tips on keeping the little b*****ds away?! would be greatful for the help lou -- lou ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lou's Profile: http://travelforums.org/forums/member.php?userid=254 View this thread: http://travelforums.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18480 This post was submitted via http://www.TravelForums.org |
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Hi,
Stupid as this may sound, I have had mixed opinions on whether to take a sleeping bag to Thailand (between March and September) or not - some say No need, I say. Also my blood appears to be the tastiest in the world as mozzies ALWAYS go for me out of a group. Any tips on keeping the little b*****ds away?! DEET - 30%. Ralph |
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Hi,
Stupid as this may sound, I have had mixed opinions on whether to take a sleeping bag to Thailand (between March and September) or not - some say No need, I say. Also my blood appears to be the tastiest in the world as mozzies ALWAYS go for me out of a group. Any tips on keeping the little b*****ds away?! DEET - 30%. Ralph |
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Hi,
Stupid as this may sound, I have had mixed opinions on whether to take a sleeping bag to Thailand (between March and September) or not - some say No need, I say. Also my blood appears to be the tastiest in the world as mozzies ALWAYS go for me out of a group. Any tips on keeping the little b*****ds away?! DEET - 30%. Ralph |
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lou wrote in message ...
Stupid as this may sound, I have had mixed opinions on whether to take a sleeping bag to Thailand (between March and September) or not - some say it is pointless and hot, others say its a great mattress. As a new traveller I was wondering if anyone has any other little known tips they could divulge about what to take and what to do. I am headed for Koh Tao March-June to do a lot of diving and then spending some time exploring the rest of the country - and hopefully some of Laos too. Also my blood appears to be the tastiest in the world as mozzies ALWAYS go for me out of a group. Any tips on keeping the little b*****ds away?! would be greatful for the help lou no need to lug a bag as you can buy a spleeping "mattress" in Tescos or Big C supermarket if you need it .300-500 bahts eat marmite ? and garlick |
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lou wrote in message ...
Stupid as this may sound, I have had mixed opinions on whether to take a sleeping bag to Thailand (between March and September) or not - some say it is pointless and hot, others say its a great mattress. As a new traveller I was wondering if anyone has any other little known tips they could divulge about what to take and what to do. I am headed for Koh Tao March-June to do a lot of diving and then spending some time exploring the rest of the country - and hopefully some of Laos too. Also my blood appears to be the tastiest in the world as mozzies ALWAYS go for me out of a group. Any tips on keeping the little b*****ds away?! would be greatful for the help lou no need to lug a bag as you can buy a spleeping "mattress" in Tescos or Big C supermarket if you need it .300-500 bahts eat marmite ? and garlick |
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I am going to Thailand in march also and have been doing some research. We are going backpacking and i am going to bring something to sleep in for sure... you never know if you will need it b/c you may not always know where your going to be staying. If your stayin in hostels the matresses may by gross so i'd bring somethign to cover them with and sleep on. I read that people like to bring their own pillowcases to.... then your not worrying what your layin your face one and it can serve to keep dirty clothes in when your travelling. -- Missifer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Missifer's Profile: http://travelforums.org/forums/member.php?userid=281 View this thread: http://travelforums.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18480 This post was submitted via http://www.TravelForums.org |
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Missifer wrote:
I am going to Thailand in march also and have been doing some research. We are going backpacking and i am going to bring something to sleep in for sure... you never know if you will need it b/c you may not always know where your going to be staying. If your stayin in hostels the matresses may by gross so i'd bring somethign to cover them with and sleep on. I read that people like to bring their own pillowcases to.... then your not worrying what your layin your face one and it can serve to keep dirty clothes in when your travelling. You will not be staying in hostels in Thailand. If I find a particularly unpleasant pillow I just use a t-shirt as a pillowcase. I really don't think very many travelers carry bedding around in Thailand; it really doesn't seem worth the effort unless you are extraordinarily squeamish. miguel -- Hit The Road! Photos from 32 countries on 5 continents: http://travel.u.nu |
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"Missifer" wrote in message ... I am going to Thailand in march also and have been doing some research. We are going backpacking and i am going to bring something to sleep in for sure... you never know if you will need it b/c you may not always know where your going to be staying. If your stayin in hostels the matresses may by gross so i'd bring somethign to cover them with and sleep on. If matress gross, what ever you cover on top will be gross as well , after contact. Unless you wash your cover next morning. Then you must shower your self and wash your cloth. If you want clean, do'nt backpack. I read that people like to bring their own pillowcases to.... then your not worrying what your layin your face one and it can serve to keep dirty clothes in when your travelling. -- Missifer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Missifer's Profile: http://travelforums.org/forums/member.php?userid=281 View this thread: http://travelforums.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18480 This post was submitted via http://www.TravelForums.org |
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Yeah... good points. Not to squimish with germs... but bugs... cockroaches..:| ick...What about shoes? Seeing as how i am going to be backpackin i will want a good pair of hikers... but won't it be irritatin takin them off before enterin every building? Anyone have any good tips on what brands of backpacks to buy... i dont' want to get some chinsey one and wreck my back while there. -- Missifer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Missifer's Profile: http://travelforums.org/forums/member.php?userid=281 View this thread: http://travelforums.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18480 This post was submitted via http://www.TravelForums.org |
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