qwerty 0 Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 I am hoping to take a trip somewhere in Asia next month and can't decide on where to go. Has anyone here traveled Asia and some good tips for a poor traveler? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 For 'cheap', India, Western China, Nepal, Most of Indonesia outside Bali. What're your criteria? Some places are cheap once you get there, but unless you stay longer than a month, the added cost of the more remote destinations negate the cheaper cost of traveling around. Vietnam, Cambodia, laos... Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 You are inJapan, I take it. How about the slow boat to Shangers. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Thailand is my favorite. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Thailand-not the best season for weather but I've been in July and it was still pretty sweet compared to here at the same time. Koh Chang is pretty good and probably great for someone on a budget in the off season. If you go to Koh Pahn Gan-bottle beach is good but Haad Rin kind of blows if you ask me. This is just beach advice and a little dated-things change but if you stay on one good beach you don't need that much cash. BTW I'm jealous. Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Anyone been to Vietnam? Link to post Share on other sites
blinkin'ek 0 Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 I fancy taking a look at China and just wish I had the time/funds. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Chinas a pretty big place, blinkin-ek. Apart from Japan, the only other Asian country I have been to is Malaysia. We really liked it, great weather, amazing beaches, great food. Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 Thailand rocks Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 thailand sucks, though the food is great. The Philippines has better beaches than thailand, better diving too. The food is ****ing awful though. Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 Thailand sucks? I have lived here for 5 years and can honestly say it's the best place EVER. So there! Why do you reckon it sucks, anyway bobby12? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 The most beautiful beach I went to was on the Perhentian Islands off the north-east of Malaysia. It was well out of the way and stone dead though, if you're after some action. I've not had a decent (more than four days) trip to Asia for several years, so things have no doubt changed. In the Philippines, I went to a Mr. Lady beauty contest (as a spectator of course) and did a couple of nice wreck dives in Palawan. I also went though a manic cave near Bontoc, where they have the steep rice terraces. The only dish I remember was barbequed pork on sticks, though it was quite nice. The fondest memories I have are of India, though I wouldn't go there if you've only got a couple of weeks. It's a massive country and it takes too long to get around, to say nothing of the hassles like getting train tickets and stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
sachiko 0 Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 I like Bali. Link to post Share on other sites
something2do 0 Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 bobby, what's so bad about Thailand - I usually only hear good things about the place. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 Best I've been to, for a variety of reasons, of course: Malaysia then Thailand. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Check out the Philippines for a sweet beach holiday. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 Thailand for me too - I've been twice now. The first time we went up north, and the second time in Bangkok and down to Phuket (the mainstream route). Both very different but had a blast both times. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Anyone here been to Cambodia at all? Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted July 20, 2002 Share Posted July 20, 2002 Cambodia? I've never heard of anyone going there, but would be interested to hear what its like. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted July 20, 2002 Share Posted July 20, 2002 A Japanese lady friend went in the spring and really enjoyed it. Said the food and scenery was good, but marred by the very insistent 'Pol Pot Trot' that kicked in after a few days, and lasted for a good while after her return. Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 Come to Hong Kong! It is a great place you know. Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted August 2, 2002 Share Posted August 2, 2002 I have been just to Bali, for beach holiday. It was great fun. I want to go to Thailnad Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted August 2, 2002 Share Posted August 2, 2002 Hey akibun, I live in Thailand (well not for much longer, I'll be in Japan soon). Thailand is a wonderful country, amazing place. Highly recommended, make sure you check it out. Link to post Share on other sites
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