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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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