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Jan 27, 2012 10:11 AM
tokyojoe

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Jan 27, 2012 10:11 AM
tokyojoe

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location: Singapore

HSK Learning material

Hi, in february I will be in Singapore for 2 or 3 days. What is the best place to buy some learning material for different HSK-levels? I'm just at HSK1 but thought that maybe Singapore could be a nice place to buy additional stuff for learning Chinese since Singapore like China uses the "short signs" of chinese writing.

Jan 27, 2012 9:22 AM
Spearperson

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Feb 5, 2012 2:03 AM
helen66

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location: Indonesia

Indonesia Travel Organizer

Looking to go either later summer or early fall. Would like to get as much in as possible in about 2 weeks - dragons, apes, Bali (or similar beautiful place with nice accomodations) and diving. Can anyone suggest a good, reliable travel organizer? Someone who understands creating a unique schedule around my goals, not just a cookie cutter pre-packaged thing. Any suggestions for itineraries would also be greatly appreciated.

Much thanks,

-Graham

Jan 27, 2012 8:31 AM
jc3

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Jan 27, 2012 4:56 PM
greenmango

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location: Malaysia

Sleeper buses from JB (or Singapoire) to Kuala Terengganu

LP Malaysia ... is sketchy on details but does indicate there are buses from JB's Larkin station to Kuala Terengganu (~30RM, 8 hours). Are any of these buses sleepers? Not just reclining seats, but (horizontal) berths? How can I contact particular bus companies to make bookings, find schedules, etc.?

Jan 27, 2012 8:03 AM
kara1926

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Jan 28, 2012 10:06 PM
deanne26

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location: Malaysia

12 days-malaysia thailand singapore

Hey fellows,

We are a couple and we are going on March to Bangkok from Europe.We fly go and back to Bangkok and we are thinking which places we should visit..Any tips for places to visit and different ways to travel by train,plane or if its a good idea to rent a car or a motorbike?

Please advise

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Jan 27, 2012 4:00 AM
simplyfree

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Jan 29, 2012 10:59 AM
jolie_selly

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location: Indonesia

Can't even get into the country without .......

Just recently arrived in Jakarta and after departing the plane headed for the visa application. First stop is the booth to pay the $25 visa fee. Next stop is the booth where the visa is stamped. This is where I ran into the problem. The "official" at this booth said I needed the paperwork showing my hotel reservation. I explained that the place where I was going to stay did not take reservations. Well, we went around the subject for a bit until the "official" said "If you help me, I will help you". I stood there for a minute asking him to clarify what help he was looking for. He avoided my questions. Guess he got tired of my not slipping some cash to him and finally said "OK, I will let you through this time". After stepping out of the airport, I headed for the Damri bus to go to central Jakarta. You have to turn left and walk all the way down to the end of the walkway, m... more »

Jan 27, 2012 3:14 AM
jadelef

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Jan 28, 2012 10:00 PM
deanne26

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Itinerary help - malaysia and singapore - which island?? Thanks :)

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if any of you have any thoughts about my itinerary and if you could help with where to go from singapore, we would like gorgeous beaches, snorkelling, possibility for my boyfriend to do a days fishing trip, budget of about £300 for island section.

September 2012

4.9.12 - Start pom pom island - 4 days diving
7.9.12 - 1 night in semporna
8.9.12 - Early bus to kinabatangan - last frontier resort for 3day 2night package.
10.9.12 - fly rom sandakan to KK and stay 1 night
11.9.12 - fly to singapore stay 3 nights
..... singapore on to an island/s - where to go????
19.9.12 - travel back to KL
22.9.12 - fly home.

Any thoughts and ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :)

Jan 27, 2012 2:19 AM
asean2011

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Feb 5, 2012 3:49 AM
irishman12

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location: Philippines

Places to stay in the philippines for $10 a night or less.

I have been looking around the philippines for places to stay which cost $10 us dollars or less a night.
and the best I have seen are the 22 GV hotels www.gvhotels.com.ph prices from Just php330 a night.
thats a fan room for two people with own bathroom and tv.
you can now book all 22 GV hotels on line. (and more to open soon).
they now have 3 in Cebu. also on bohol island. and Camiguin island. all over mindanao island. and Leyte/Samar islands
Also good are the 10 (Sampaguita tourist inns) prices from php150 a night.
Deat.Naga2x.Legaspi.Masbate.Cebu2x.Davao1x.G.santos.
also Ong ban pension houses www.ongban.com now open in iloilo and bacolod. fan rooms from php150 a night.

Jan 27, 2012 1:23 AM
scooterboysteve

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Jan 27, 2012 9:56 PM
gregs3071

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location: Philippines

Best place to propose in the Philippines?

Hi all,

I am doing some reasearch on where are the most popular, extoic and romantic places to propose to your partner in the Philippines.

I'm lost for ideas so any thoughts and recommendations would be fantastic! We are based in Hong Kong and looking to go away on vacation and thought this would be a great time to propose.

I’m keen to find out if there are any places you have heard about, thought about, or even proposed to your partner at that you’d be happy to share.

I’m also looking for original ideas/places that would make a good location to capture my proposal on camera.

Any ideas, tips thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Edited by: scooterboysteve

Jan 27, 2012 1:22 AM
scooterboysteve

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Jan 28, 2012 12:37 AM
danwykl

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location: Malaysia

Best place to propose in Malaysia?

Hi all,

I am doing some reasearch on where are the most popular, extoic and romantic places to propose to your partner in Malaysia.

I'm lost for ideas so any thoughts and recommendations would be fantastic! We are based in Hong Kong and looking to go away on vacation and thought this would be a great time to propose.

I’m keen to find out if there are any places you have heard about, thought about, or even proposed to your partner at that you’d be happy to share.

I’m also looking for original ideas/places that would make a good location to capture my proposal on camera.

Any ideas, tips thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks everyone

Jan 27, 2012 1:20 AM
scooterboysteve

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Feb 1, 2012 10:02 AM
Bintanglaut

6 replies
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location: Indonesia

Best place to propose in Indonesia?

Hi all,

I am doing some reasearch on where are the most popular, extoic and romantic places to propose to your partner in Indonesia.

I'm lost for ideas so any thoughts and recommendations would be fantastic! We are based in Hong Kong and looking to go away on vacation and thought this would be a great time to propose.

I’m keen to find out if there are any places you have heard about, thought about, or even proposed to your partner at that you’d be happy to share.

I’m also looking for original ideas/places that would make a good location to capture my proposal on camera.

Any ideas, tips thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks everyone
Steve

Jan 27, 2012 1:20 AM
asean2011

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Jun 25, 2012 1:50 AM
asean2011

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Pagadian city

can any one please tell me any thing about Pagadian city.
any places to stay for less than php500 a night ???.
is there still a ferry from Pagadian to Cotabato city ?. or only vans ?.
Pagadian is the last big town in mindanao I have not been to.

Jan 27, 2012 1:19 AM
scooterboysteve

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Feb 20, 2012 6:31 PM
huckleberry_fin

7 replies
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location: Singapore

Best place to propose in Singapore?

Hi all,

I am doing some reasearch on where are the most popular, extoic and romantic places to propose to your partner in Singapore.

I'm lost for ideas so any thoughts and recommendations would be fantastic! We are based in Hong Kong and looking to go away on vacation and thought this would be a great time to propose.

I’m keen to find out if there are any places you have heard about, thought about, or even proposed to your partner at that you’d be happy to share.

I’m also looking for original ideas/places that would make a good location to capture my proposal on camera.

Any ideas, tips thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Edited by: scooterboysteve

Jan 26, 2012 10:07 PM
SWFT

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Jan 29, 2012 2:46 AM
FreoGirl

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location: Indonesia

Traveling during Ramadhan

I'll be going to Bali for a week in the middle of Ramadhan this summer and am wondering how much it'll affect our trip? We'll be spending most of our time around Kuta, will the bars still be open late and restaurants be unaffected because of the large number of tourists?

And how will day trips work? I was hoping to get to Ubud and see some sights along with the Monkey Forest...would it be closed?

Jan 26, 2012 9:54 PM
joshuam

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Jan 30, 2012 12:40 AM
tombali

14 replies
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location: Philippines

Cheap accom Pagudpud

Hello, we are heading up to Pagudpud for a few days soon and I was reading that there isn't much cheap accom. Is that true? We are looking for something close to the beach at under 1000 pesos a night. Will we be able to find something? Recommendations would be great, thanks!

Jan 26, 2012 7:19 PM
princesultan

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Jan 31, 2012 2:24 PM
DShan

7 replies
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location: Malaysia

Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Maliau Basin

Does anyone know how long it takes? 5 hours? 8 hours?

Thank you!

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