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  1. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia itinerary 4 family w 9 yr old twins - Advice Pls

    by wanderingstraycat 29 May 2012

    #4: +Re elephants I would be a bit wary as some are not treated well.+ agree. OP: +Jul 19 bus to Chiang Rai - should we skip this ro…

  2. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai to Laos ... Tips needed!

    by Captain_Bob 23 May 2012

    >1 - the weather! Talk with God. But seriously no danger or serious risk. CM (city that is) almost never floods except maybe 6 inches…

  3. keirsek avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

    by keirsek 15 May 2012

    "After being to the night market on Saturday and Sunday in Chiang Mai I can safely say that you wouldn't miss much if you skipped the…

  4. yogaretnam avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

    by yogaretnam 14 May 2012

    Hey I'm from KL as well and did an almost similar trip. was in Chiang Mai for 2 days and then about 5 days in Chiang Rai. Did the Golden…

  5. yogaretnam avatar

    Report from Chiang Khong (Northern Thailand)

    by yogaretnam 13 May 2012

    Hi everyone, a couple of weeks ago I asked for advice on how to spend my time up in the north of Thailand given my limited time here.…

  6. LS4G08 avatar

    What to do with 3 spare days in the North?

    by LS4G08 04 May 2012

    I finished a period of volunteering last week and have been hanging out in Chiang Mai this week, but am getting tired of the city and…

  7. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Itinerary for 5 days in Northern Thailand before crossing into Laos

    by wanderingstraycat 30 April 2012

    +Also read somewhere that there are other ways/places to catch a slow boat to Luang Prabang that's not too crowded.Forgot to bookmark…

  8. wallop avatar

    RE: One month in Thailand with 2 young kids - itinerary advice please

    by wallop 30 April 2012

    We spent six weeks in Thailand last year with our kids who were 8, 6 and 4. We loved it but found the travelling really hard work as…

  9. yogaretnam avatar

    Itinerary for 5 days in Northern Thailand before crossing into Laos

    by yogaretnam 30 April 2012

    Will be leaving for Chiang Mai from Bangkok on 4th May via train (sleeper) and have about 5-6 days to spend there before crossing the…

  10. Brax avatar

    RE: SE Asia itinerary

    by Brax 27 April 2012

    Hi, It is difficult to recommend not knowing what your primary interests and budget are. Agree "no country should whizzed through". I…

  11. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Cambodia vs Thailand???

    by SoloHobo 26 April 2012

    Each country is worth seeing, it depends on your interest and what you want to explore. I would try to enjoy Siem Reap and Angkor Wat…

  12. PhiMeow avatar

    RE: 9 week budget, China, Thailand, Cambodia

    by PhiMeow 26 April 2012

    Yes, that budget is reasonable certain for SE Asia - Thailand and Cambodia. Can't comment about mainland China as I have not been there.…

  13. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: 6 months travel around asia

    by SoloHobo 22 April 2012

    You need Visa prior to arrival via plane or border crossing for China and Vietnam. Though you can fly into Vietnam and have a Pre Approved…

  14. manyrivers avatar

    RE: Malaria

    by manyrivers 21 April 2012

    per CDC: Rural, forested areas that border Cambodia, Laos, Burma (Myanmar). Rural, forested areas in districts of Phang Nga and Phuket.…

  15. sara98 avatar

    Thailand tips?

    by sara98 16 April 2012

    Hello all! I will be traveling to Thailand for my honeymoon in November or December this year. We have a tentative plan of going to Bangko…

  16. NorthThailander avatar

    RE: tour info for the north please

    by NorthThailander 14 April 2012

    4 nights is a short amount of time to try and go from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and see/do stuff along the way. You could try travelling…

  17. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Slow boat to Laos from which Chiang?

    by Captain_Bob 11 April 2012

    The slow boats to Luang Prabang leave from Huay Xai, the Laos town opposite Chiang Khong (which is in Chiang Rai province) in Thailand.…

  18. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai: Things to do and see, places to stay

    by wanderingstraycat 11 April 2012

    things to do/see...depends on your specific interests. Saturday evenings = walking street along Thanalai Rd, has a food stall section…

  19. OceanSoundCyn avatar

    RE: Don't know where to start

    by OceanSoundCyn 11 April 2012

    For July/August, I'd recommend avoiding the west coast and sticking to the east coast/ gulf islands more, as it's monsoon season on the…

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    Re: 8D7N Itinerary - Need Advice for Adventure

    by biapol 06 April 2012

    I was reading this post as I'm planning a 2 week trip to Myanmar with my parents (and I already feel that for 2 weeks it is very rushed!).…

  21. ekobak avatar

    RE: 8 days Laos in August- NW or South?

    by ekobak 03 April 2012

    In the last month I was traveling in both the north and south of Laos. I took bus from Chiang Rai and went to Chiang Kong Thailand and…

  22. dublinerinthailand avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai restaurants

    by dublinerinthailand 03 April 2012

    For Chiang Mai ,Number one bar off Loi Kroh road .For Chiang Rai,the night market food court .

  23. Off_The_Path_Travel avatar

    RE: Pai - Should I bother or head South? Running out of cash soon. Views?

    by Off_The_Path_Travel 02 April 2012

    If you are looking to save money but would still like to see more of the north, Pai could be a good option. Accommodation can be found…

  24. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: m/cycle rental in Chiang Rai

    by wanderingstraycat 28 March 2012

    what kinda tips for Phu Chi Fa...route, accomm, or? when are you planning to go there, & what are your interests? there's also Doi Pha…

  25. wijcc avatar

    Re: Thailand travel advice and tips needed please...

    by wijcc 27 March 2012

    Well have booked the flights for Thailand (flying into and out of Thailand)... Heres what the rough plan for the 2 weeks is.. what do…

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