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Re: The reality of the Working Holiday Visa if you aren't a 'trade' or go bush.
in Departure Lounge » Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica, May 4, 2013
Can you tell us where you were located, looking for work? It may help others on their way out an...

RE: The reality of the Working Holiday Visa if you aren't a 'trade' or go bush.
in Departure Lounge » Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica, May 4, 2013
" My flight is booked for next week. Its been the biggest mistake of my life" Fair enough so you...

RE: Volunteering abroad
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 25, 2013
The article by Ian Birrell seems factual and it accurately depicts the downsides of voluntourism....

RE: Wireless on Phi Phi
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 25, 2013
Samara How was the weather on Koh Samui. I hope to be there late May. thanks.

RE: Volunteering abroad
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 24, 2013
There is a wealth of information on the net you can sift thru. Many organisations are genuine cha...

RE: 2 weeks in Thailand, newcomer--Help!!
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 23, 2013
Yes Bangkok to Bali is a 5 hour flight and unless you manage to get a very low price airfare with...

RE: Chaing Mai guesthouse / hotel
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 23, 2013
Most of us are actually tourists ourselves so what is the problem?

Re: arriving at bangkok airport
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 23, 2013
I suggest you take note of Post 2 which said "its best to ask your friends a couple of days befor...

Re: Party Places like Guys Bar and Eden in Thailand
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Apr 21, 2013
"you know what I mean" No I don't know what you mean as there are tens of thousands of bars in T...

RE: Koh Chang weather in May
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 15, 2013
I was there May last year. It was overcast and windy with the occasional shower. It was not good ...

RE: Footprint India guidebook available for sale/trade
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 15, 2013
"No one is going to buy your crappy guide book" Still LOL.

RE: Footprint India guidebook available for sale/trade
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 14, 2013
"No one is going to buy your crappy guide book" LOL

RE: Footprint India guidebook available for sale/trade
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Apr 14, 2013
I disagree with #1s comments. From reading TT over the years it seems there are quite a few backp...

RE: Australia the expensive country
in Departure Lounge » Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica, Apr 13, 2013
DD A couple of them on this thread have apparently headed off to greener pastures. I believe on...

RE: Australia the expensive country
in Departure Lounge » Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica, Mar 31, 2013
#21 "the hyper regulation is also worth being made aware of" Perhaps you could explain what you...

RE: Accommodation in Surfers Paradise
in Departure Lounge » Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica, Mar 29, 2013
Google Shore Apartments Surfers Paradise, they have one bed high rise apartments, on the beach, f...

RE: Australia the expensive country
in Departure Lounge » Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica, Mar 28, 2013
Of course Aust is expensive, that's because we have a strong economy and an excellent standard of...

RE: New traveller
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Mar 9, 2013
"or are there any first time travellers guides out there" That is a very sensible question and s...