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  1. drumbrake avatar

    RE: Current situation vietnam visa in HK

    by drumbrake 26 December 2011

    Here is a recent thread: [Cost of Vietnam visa in Hong Kong|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2134091] although…

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    South African passport holder needs China Visa

    by gorae 26 December 2011

    I am writing for my colleague - we are both currently in Dalian China and he now, through no fault of his own, must exit China due to…

  3. FrankReynolds avatar

    RTW Advice

    by FrankReynolds 26 December 2011

    Hi everyone, I'm currently planning a year-long around the world trip and am looking for some advice. My mom passed away a few years…

  4. tezza avatar

    RE: Flying to Krabi for 18 days, tips appreciated!

    by tezza 26 December 2011

    For keen snorkellers Railay and neighbours doesn't have particularly good off the beach snorkelling - but the 3 and 5 island trips, the…

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    Guilin to Macau/Hong Kong flight

    by janetjanet 25 December 2011

    Happy holidays everyone. Thanks to all who answered my query about domestic flights last week. Big help! One more question - I plan on…

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    RE: Visa help!

    by everbrite 25 December 2011

    If you travel overland via Tibet, then in addition to the Tibet Travel Bureau permit, you might need the Alien Travel permit or other…

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    RE: One week till im off. Advice for along the way?

    by everbrite 25 December 2011

    Your biggest problem is going to be obtaining a Russia visa along the way. If you haven't researched this yet or obtained one already…

  8. jonappleton avatar

    Buying a Erhu (Chinese two string Violin)

    by jonappleton 25 December 2011

    Hi There I'm in the Hong Kong / Shenzhen are for a while and thought I'd attempt to have a go at learning the Erhu. Any suggestions on…

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    RE: Air mileage plans.

    by SoloHobo 25 December 2011

    Hotels offer a great chance to rack up free stays. I travel 200 days a year for work, and have racked up a ton of reward nights with Marriot…

  10. drumbrake avatar

    RE: China Visa in Bangkok - Done!

    by drumbrake 24 December 2011

    Thanks for the report. Regarding pricing, Bangkok (2850 TB / GBP60) is a cheaper than the UK (GBP81 for double entry) and a little cheape…

  11. asean2011 avatar

    RE: best way to the philippines

    by asean2011 23 December 2011

    www.tigerairways.com now flys from Davao and Cebu and Clark to Singapore. also Clark to Bangkok and Hongkong. so no need to go via manila.…

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    RE: Best place to study abroad for someone with allergies

    by anem4 23 December 2011

    Thanks for the replies already. Yeah, when I went to China before, pollution wasn't much of a problem. However, I was only there for a…

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    RE: Hong Kong - celebrate (western) New Year 2012

    by Shrubbn 23 December 2011

    Thanks for the information about the police limiting the crowds :) I was already afraid for highadmission fees, but I guess that's gonna…

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    RTW trip ideas. Please leave your thoughts.

    by kateinrainbows 22 December 2011

    So I've been throwing around the idea of doing a RTW trip. Plan on going in 2014ish. I made a quick itinerary of places I'd like to see.…

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    RE: Chinese Visa Sticky

    by everbrite 22 December 2011

    aqsaqal - many US passport holders applying in the US can get one year multiple entry visas with stays of up to 90 days but they use…

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    RE: Chinese Visa Sticky

    by aqsaqal 22 December 2011

    One more tourist visa application report, for those interested in such things. Consulate: Chicago, applied in person last week. Passport…

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    RE: Imodium or Levaquin for tummy troubles?

    by trekker502 22 December 2011

    In Hong Kong, the pharmacist looked at the biochemical composition of Dramamine on my empty bottle's label and found a similar pill for…

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    RE: Hong Kong - celebrate (western) New Year 2012

    by drumbrake 22 December 2011

    Bars and clubs will be open in Lan Kwai Fong, Soho and Wanchai, but some will have high admission charges. The whole of Lan Kwai Fong…

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    RE: AUDUBON 112TH CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

    by trekker502 22 December 2011

    When I taught ESL classes during a 2 weeks summer session at a private boarding school in Yangzhou, PRC, I asked my class for the name…

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    Re: HELP! Lost passport in Bali

    by tempodulu 22 December 2011

    Take great care if you have a british passport as they have to be processed in Hong Kong! [On renewing a British passport in Indonesia|h…

  21. Shrubbn avatar

    Hong Kong - celebrate (western) New Year 2012

    by Shrubbn 22 December 2011

    Hi everyone, I'll be in HK from dec 27th to jan 1st. I'll be couchsurfing during my stay, but unfortunately my couch host must work durin…

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    I have a plan to travel around China

    by beret12345 21 December 2011

    Hi I have a plan to travel around China after Chinese New Year holidays. I’m still planning my route now, it will be a big circle star…

  23. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Frequent flyer status

    by laketraveller 21 December 2011

    Hong Kong - My favorite city in the world.

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    RE: Travel in China - Early october 2012

    by PangJun 20 December 2011

    ncurran10 - a suggestion on your visa. Since your schedule appears to be flexible, you might inquire when you go to get the visa if you…

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    RE: Bringing a cat from South Korea to Canada

    by busman7 20 December 2011

    I know my cousin brought 2 cats back from Hong Kong to Vancouver so it's possible of course she didn't transit through the US. Might…

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