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  1. Glenski avatar

    RE: 1 week family trip: suggestions?

    by Glenski 22 May 2012

    Thanks for the reply, Asiatraveller. Yes, I believe Belgians don't need tourist visas, and their passports alone are sufficient. You…

  2. GrogBlossom avatar

    RE: 3 Week Itinerary for Japan....any suggestions?

    by GrogBlossom 21 May 2012

    Again, it depends on your interests, travel style, etc. I could spend 21 days in Kansai, mostly in Kyoto and not be bored. Or island…

  3. marie767 avatar

    Re: Good hotels i experienced on my trip and a good tour company at Inle lake

    by marie767 17 May 2012

    I agree, Okinawa Guesthouse in Yangon is a great place to stay. The young guy who runs the place may look like he is 16 years old, but…

  4. rera_kamui avatar

    Japanese Govt to Spread Radioactive Debris All Over Country

    by rera_kamui 16 May 2012

    *Japanese government is pressing local municipalities and prefectures all over the country to accept some of the debris created by the…

  5. djmark2000 avatar

    Good hotels i experienced on my trip and a good tour company at Inle lake

    by djmark2000 15 May 2012

    hey all, wanted to recommend the Okinawa Hotel in Yangon. It's very very clean, the rooms look really pretty and quaint with the dim…

  6. TeacherPhillipWest avatar

    Need a roommate in Playa del Carmen for one week

    by TeacherPhillipWest 14 May 2012

    Hey guys, My wife, daughters and I are flying into Cancun from June 26 - July 31. Just today, a good friend from Korea (she speaks Engli…

  7. bamse avatar

    RE: Travel Aug 31-Sept 10

    by bamse 09 May 2012

    It is not a bad time, so don't worry. September is generally warm but not as hot as August anymore. Most typhoons occur in the South (Kyushu…

  8. SVTony avatar

    3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by SVTony 09 May 2012

    We are planning to travel to Japan for the first time next year (for 3 weeks in April). We have decided to have Tokyo and Kyoto as 2 of…

  9. JapanTraveller avatar

    RE: Japan- Early July

    by JapanTraveller 05 May 2012

    Rainy season (tsuyu) doesn't affect the whole of Japan in the same way. Hokkaido usually escapes it completely (it can of course rain…

  10. CJBNomad8654 avatar

    RE: World travel by bike, boat, train... No schedule. Stop and go as we please.

    by CJBNomad8654 27 April 2012

    I lived in Okinawa for 8 years. Japan is awesome!

  11. Nicolai85 avatar

    Beaches in Japan

    by Nicolai85 18 April 2012

    Hi there I will be in Japan for 15 days in early August. In addition to visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Yokohama and Hiroshima I would…

  12. dragonspeak avatar

    Re: Naga, Okinawa: Dolphin Hunting

    by dragonspeak 16 April 2012

    Even worse than useless,much of the flesh is inedible because of the smell. Even hungry dogs will not eat this dolphin meat . Around Okinawa…

  13. Kaminoge avatar

    Re: General Advice for Taiwan + Driving

    by Kaminoge 12 April 2012

    That looks like a good itinerary. Keep in mind, however, that your plan can be done pretty easily using trains and buses, and the only…

  14. Upageya avatar

    RE: Accommodation in Okinawa's remote islands

    by Upageya 08 April 2012

    Try here: http://forum.gaijinpot.com/forumdisplay.php?4-Japan-Guide Its our forum in Japan, for westerners living Japan, having inform…

  15. dipmonk avatar

    RE: Southwestern Islands - Okinawa / Iriomote / Ishigaki

    by dipmonk 06 April 2012

    Thanks so much for the response! Will be quite the change from the dry California I'm used to. I'm going for it!

  16. sera_archie avatar

    RE: Photographer in Sendai? or Kyoto?

    by sera_archie 03 April 2012

    There are thousands of photographers in the world who do photography for families in their local area. If someone came to Australia where…

  17. cowpatikus avatar

    Re: Hostels in Okinawa

    by cowpatikus 03 April 2012

    Hi, Thanks for the reply. I've looked on hostelworld.com but I can only find hostels in Naha city. I've been trawling the internet and…

  18. Regulus avatar

    Re: Hostels in Okinawa

    by Regulus 03 April 2012

    Have you looked at [http://www.hostelworld.com|Hostel World] ? You'll probably find many.

  19. cowpatikus avatar

    Hostels in Okinawa

    by cowpatikus 02 April 2012

    Hi guys, I'm looking for hostels or cheap accommodation in any of the Okinawa islands. I've found one hostel on Naha, but I'm drawn…

  20. lostlilly avatar

    Accommodation in Okinawa's remote islands

    by lostlilly 01 April 2012

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a nice hotel/ beach hut/ guest house to stay on one of the remote islands in Okinawa? I'm planning a trip to…

  21. bamse avatar

    RE: Holiday in Japan in May

    by bamse 26 March 2012

    I'd spend about a week in Tokyo+Kyoto and the other week elsewhere. But as Glenski mentioned, you need to tell a bit about your interests…

  22. ung123 avatar

    5 guys travelling to Japan, need help!

    by ung123 26 March 2012

    Hey guys, We've booked some cheap flights to go to Japan this June/July (apprx. 3 weeks). There's 5 of us and we're flying to Osaka first…

  23. micolett avatar

    RE: Possible trip to Taiwan: questions!

    by micolett 22 March 2012

    I plan to be camping in the mountains, even if it's not at a very high altitude, with a bit of hiking...Like base myself in a place (hopeful…

  24. Regulus avatar

    RE: okinawa 3 days

    by Regulus 14 March 2012

    It's unclear if you are visiting Japan or living there. If the former, look into an airpass from ANA or JAL. There is the JAL's Yokoso…

  25. Regulus avatar

    RE: Looking for nice Islands near Honshu

    by Regulus 14 March 2012

    Japan has no actual tropical islands; but the closest would be in Okinawa, and would be easily accessible. Look into JAL's Yokoso Airpass…

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