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RE: ATMs
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 2, 2013
You can change dollars anywhere, you don't need a bank. People are desperate for USD so no need t...

RE: ATMs
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 2, 2013
You can't get dollars from ATMs or banks in Maldives. Bring dollars with you and change a very li...

transit visa for American
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 25, 2013
The immigration website is really confusing when it comes to transit visa fees for Americans. Doe...

RE: Anyone in Northern Sumatra at the moment??
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 8, 2013
I'm near Banda Aceh right now. It's been a mix of rain and sunshine. You'll need sunblock and rai...

RE: Christmas crackers
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 8, 2013
Thanks, will give it a try. I'm American so the concept of xmas crackers is foreign to me. I had ...

Christmas crackers
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 8, 2013
Does anyone know if I can buy Christmas crackers in Manila or Bali? I'll be staying in Makati for...

RE: Stopover in maldives, where to go swimming?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 9, 2013
or you could try Club Faru but I don't think they really care too much about attracting day use g...

RE: 4 nights including New Year in the Maldives
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 9, 2013
Most places are already booked for those dates unless you have a budget of 2k a night. Then you w...

RE: Stopover in maldives, where to go swimming?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 9, 2013
Kurumba resort is your best bet for day use. You can't get to any local islands and back in 8 hou...

RE: airport to Makati at night
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 8, 2013
thanks! coupon taxi sounds like a good idea

RE: airport to Makati at night
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 8, 2013
thanks! just wanted to make sure the standard procedure was same as day time. also checking to ma...

airport to Makati at night
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 8, 2013
Hello! I'm scheduled to arrive at the Manila Intl. airport at 11am with Asiana Air (in a few week...

RE: Ubud house wanted to rent for December
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 9, 2013
try checking vrbo.com

RE: Lombok and Gilis Advice Please
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 9, 2013
I just answered your other question about Kuta! I can also recommend Mimpi Manis since I always s...

RE: Kuta Lombok or Senggigi?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Jan 9, 2013
Others might have better suggestions but I think you could still enjoy Kuta without renting a bik...

RE: Food in London
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Mar 6, 2013
thanks everyone!

Food in London
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Mar 6, 2013
Hello! I'm going to England for a wedding in Cornwall but will have one day to spend in London. (...

RE: Elpitiya to Matara
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 10, 2013
thanks for the info everyone!

RE: Elpitiya to Matara
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 10, 2013
Over 3 hours definitely takes up a significant portion of an off day. Can anyone suggest less tim...

RE: Elpitiya to Matara
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 10, 2013
thanks, looks like travel time and cost won't be a concern!