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  1. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Motorcycle trip around CA

    by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

    I would say no, but you dont mention any details. Are your bringing your bikes or want to rent? If bringing your bikes, then from where,…

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    How to have the most fun in South-east asia in three weeks?

    by laserlinus 29 May 2012

    Background: Me and a friend have been travelling for about three months through India, Nepal, north of Thailand and northern Laos. Right…

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    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by westwood 29 May 2012

    That 300THB was for hotel and bus? But then again, it was 10 years ago and prices have risen a lot. We paid 250THB each in Feb for ferry/…

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    Re: Prebook hotels or book as I travel?

    by CrazyAl 29 May 2012

    January is high season. Some of the hotels you want may be fully booked. For sure book your first few days in Bangkok especially if…

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    RE: 3-4 weeks in Thailand between sept - december

    by westwood 29 May 2012

    Definitely look at Thailand Branch even if you dont post there. If hrading to the islands, have a look and see which coast has the better…

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    RE: England v Ukraine football

    by goo_stewart 29 May 2012

    The game isn't on cable TV in Thailand. True will not be showing any of the games. The games will be screened on Thai TV (with Thai commenta…

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    Prebook hotels or book as I travel?

    by absolutconfusion 29 May 2012

    Hey fellow travelers! My wife and I are starting to plan a 30 day trip in Thailand for January 2013. Should we prebook the hotels or…

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    RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

    by chilipepper21 29 May 2012

    Studies have shown that sunscreen with an SPF, or sun protection factor, of 30 blocks about 97 percent of ultraviolet rays. A rating of…

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    Re: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

    by Camo37 28 May 2012

    Hi kthxbye, what an awesome trip! Here is my 10cents: •You have way too many socks - take 2 and fold them inside out. •I recomm …

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    RE: Thailan - 3 months?

    by martee 28 May 2012

    Camping isn't common in Thailand due to cheap rooms. They do have fishing tours but not sure about buying gear and doing it yourself.…

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    RE: Weather, activities, accommodations etc..

    by martee 28 May 2012

    Phuket isn't a city but an island and prices are much the same as Phi Phi, Samui, Lipe and Tao. I wouldn't say it's any more expensive…

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    RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

    by chilipepper21 28 May 2012

    A decent Knife and or Multi Tool (Swiss army, leatherman) comes in very handy.

  13. westwood avatar

    RE: Thailand to Malayisan border

    by westwood 28 May 2012

    Check out Tigerline who run the boats.

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    RE: Where to from Chiang Mai? looking for cheap/good/interesting places

    by westwood 28 May 2012

    The overnight train to CM is the better of the lot. Then hit Laos, Cambodia and back into Thailand.

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    RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

    by kthxbye 28 May 2012

    No not really, wasn't exactly planning on stabbing anyone...on this trip at least. Its just a climbing/trekking multi-tool with knife,…

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    RE: Visa mess

    by mysticpaki 28 May 2012

    Hi Aijaz A Visa mess indeed:):) First of all you should have got a multiple or double entry visa from Pakistan.With a Pakistani passp…

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    Where to from Chiang Mai? looking for cheap/good/interesting places

    by marianonl 28 May 2012

    Hi, I'll stay in BKK 3 days, then heading to Chiang Mai -by the way: what's NOW wiser: bus or train?- and then I'm doubting: Burma, Laos,…

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    RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

    by Tryfan 28 May 2012

    Knife for protection? Really? Just to give you an idea, I carried a 70l pack around South America, maybe 20l was actually clothes the…

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

    by ladydiabolical 28 May 2012

    Please give suggestions on upcoming itinerary. We have 1 month. Because we have such short time, should I book all flights now? Who…

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    RE: 4 countries, 3 months each, for retirement : how do you organise yourself ?

    by cyril_madrid 28 May 2012

    The issue of switching properties is nice, but if I want for example to avoid Thailand for the rainy season, I am not sure to find a volunte…

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    RE: Overland travel to Myanmar from Thailand

    by oshilumbo 28 May 2012

    It's been five months since this post was written and things change quickly in Burma (especially now). Does anyone know if Compadres informa…

  23. thaiwanderer avatar

    RE: First time to Thailand (May 30-June 1), need some advice

    by thaiwanderer 28 May 2012

    The Phang Nga Bay tour (or James Bond Island tour) can be booked at any travel desk/travel tout - there will be someone at your hotel…

  24. kylelucia avatar

    Thailand: Chiang Mai & Bangkok, May-June 2012

    by kylelucia 28 May 2012

    Hi all! I'm currently in Chiang Mai, and I go to Bangkok on June 15-20. I'm with someone right now, and then I'll be staying at a voluntee…

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    RE: Suvarnabhumi Airport - Transit for 13 hours

    by handmade 28 May 2012

    Thank you very much for all the kind advice and suggestions. I did live in Bangkok for a little while during my post graduate diploma…

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