Foreigners shopping night markets or street markets Taipei, what are the rules or process? Are foreign shoppers expected to pay double...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bargaining Taipai in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
2 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Visiting Tiapei in the Travel Companions Branch
Retired Canadian University Professor & wife visiting Taipei January 10th - 15th, 2012 and seeking a student tour guide. We've used...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to get prescription glasses made in a hurry in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
BKK, New Road, just off Silom has several good optical shops.
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Looking for a junk boat in Halong bay in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Did the Cat Bah trip on a junk to caves etc. as a day trip only. On the return coach bus the other passengers had done the overnighter on...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinary for Vietnam/Cambodia, ideas and help? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Creating an itinerary for you is nearly impossible without knowing what you like to do on travels. How did you pick VN/Cambodia? Do you...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Vietnam Airlines in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
seeking to travel Guangzhou, China to Hanoi. Train travel seems too complex. Is there regular boat service?
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called HK - week before Golden Week in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I would start making travel arrangements for HKK, China, Thailand, Taiwan, S. Kor, now to get the travel schedule and accommodation...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong Layover in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
HKK airport is very busy, long lines to get through customs & immigration. You are typically requested to be at the airport 2 hrs before...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Learning English materials in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
everything in English is copied in China, the copy write rules are for all the other countries. Take photos of the pages, have them put on...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First time solo Traveller in the Asia - Thailand Branch
You can save yourself a lot of hassle by using your bank ATM card in the larger cities. You get the local currency without seeking the...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called my first solo trip! in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
things in China are often not as promoted...fabric promoted as silk may be entirely synthetic or may have some silk content...it's all...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First time solo Traveller in the Asia - Thailand Branch
You will likely get more out of your self directed trip to Thailand than if you went with friends because you are more willing to talk to...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong or Cambodia in the Asia - Thailand Branch
What is your idea of Great Vacation? City life, hustle/bustle of 12 million people , high end shopping, 50 story bldgs, Cantonese food,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called my first solo trip! in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Best way to keep warm is layer clothes. Buy 'silk' long john, 2 pce set, + Tshirt+long sleeve shirt+sweater+jacket. Most heat is lost...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called squat toilets in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/01/dollar-store-finds-portable-mi.html...
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