HiI am in the early stages of planning a 2 1/2 week trip to Vietnam and/ or Cambodia with my mother for her upcoming 70th birthday in February. We will likely spend a few nights in Tokyo, as I have miles with American Airlines. I have been considering 4 nights in Hanoi, 1 night in Halong ... more >>

we are travelling to Thailand mid may for two weeks, we want somewhere really relaxing to just sit and chill out, we have been to Thailand many times and done the tourist stuff. never been to Chumphon or Ko Samui. I have read some good reports,any help would be appreciated. we dont want ... more >>

Accommodations in Yerevan, Armenia To book accommodations, contact The Armenian Tourism Development Agency at 011 (+374)1 542303/06 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can choose a mid-priced room at a major chain hotel. Accommodations ... more >>

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Know Your Destination Know that typically 20 percent of your expenses will go to support the military junta.Don't be surprised to pay tourist prices. Typically, they're twice as high as what a local would pay.h4>Organize Transportation ... more >>

My family and I will be going to Thailand in one month, and will be flying into Suvarnabhumi for the first time. Is there an inter-airport (Suvarnabhumi - Don Mueang) transfer service available? Also, if we choose instead to fly Air Asia from BKK to Ubon Ratchathani, is the service any ... more >>

Know Your Destination Get a feel for your surroundings. Taiwan is divided into six regions, including the North, South, East Coast, Central and Outlying Islands. The South is a popular vacation destination known for its tropical scenery, while the ... more >>

We originally were going to spend our 3 nights on Phangan at Sarikantang, but unfortunately they don't have a beachfront bungalow available for our dates(a must!). I know there are a million options on the island (and I am pretty sure I've gone through 999,999 of them!), but I am having ... more >>

Packing for Travel During the Rainy Season Pack a poncho or raincoat. An umbrella may not be necessary, but you will want to have a lightweight poncho or raincoat to carry with you when you go out for the day.Choose lightweight clothing made of ... more >>

Figure out what time it is in India. It will be 10 1/2 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States; five-and-a-half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.Dial 011, the international access code.Dial 91, the country code for India.Dial the ... more >>

Know Your Destination Understand the area's history. Lesotho was formed to protect its people from Zulus and Boers and has been marked by peace ever since.Prepare for the weather. Summers in Lesotho bring a lot of rain and the winters are snowy.Listen ... more >>

I really need to figure out what beach town to go to in december for my honeymoon. I am looking at phuket or koh samui. we like nice beaches, be able to go diving etc. We wouldnt mind also having a night life if its nice. any ... more >>

I am at the planning stages of my next solo trip. As you can tell from the title, I think I have settled on Hong Kong as my destination. The only thing that I am hesitant about is are there enough sights and things to do there for ... more >>

The Long Table on Sukhumvit soi 16 just had its grand opening last month. The place is fantastic. Its new, so its not busy yet. And the prices are not yet crazy.The food is Thai Fusion, the decor is among the best in town, and the view is beautiful. It is on the 25th floor of ... more >>

Before the details desert me, I will write a brief report of my January trip. Some background: I have quite a bit of travel experience in SE Asia prior to 1990, but this would be my first return to Bangkok in about 20 years and my first visit to Laos and to parts of Vietnam other than ... more >>

I am booking two tours with Tong, well not with her but with her guides because she was busy for my dates.She must be very busy now because I can't get her to reply my questions and she just sent me an email asking me if it would be ok that the driver and guide would be the same person ( ... more >>

The two best options to get to Tiananmen Square are to take a taxi or the Beijing Subway. To arrive by subway, take Line 1 (Red Line) to Tiananmen Xi (Tiananmen West Station) or Tiananmen Dong (Tiananmen East Station). The ... more >>

Hi, was wondering if anyone on this forum is currently in the south of Thailand (Phuket, Krabi etc). We're currently in Vietnam and heading there in about 1 weeks time and while weather websites show a lot of rain, we're not sure if it's a full day of rain or 1 hour of rain a day. ... more >>

We just returned on Feb. 17, 2008 from our trip to Thailand(Bangkok and Samui) and Cambodia(Angkor Wat). It was a very good two week trip. No trip report here, but wanted to pass along some discoveries that will hopefully help other travelers. The Chao Phraya Tourist boat pass is no longer ... more >>

Hi, I am the one with the friend's son getting married in KL. So far this is what I have planned. August:13th arrive late to Sin14th One full day in Sin15th, 16th 17th KL--wedding stuff18th, 19th 20th BangkokNow I am stuck. Have not booked tickets yet but would like to spend ... more >>

My name is Xiaojie Ma(Jerry Ma), male. I'm now a master degree candidate in Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. As 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is just around the corner,I would like to be a personal tour guide for you. Firstly, Because I can speak both Chinese and English, ... more >>

Plan your trip before you go. Know the time of year you want to go and the places you want to see. Find out the best season to visit, especially if you want the coolest temperatures. When you decide where you want to go, write your itinerary. Make ... more >>

My husband and I have booked the Brighton Hotel for 6 days in March, but I am having second thoughts. Our usual goal is a nice hotel under $200 per night if possible within walking distance of the sights and good restaurants. By "within walking distance" I mean within 20 or 30 ... more >>

I'm in Singapore for a couple of days and i'm looking for somewhere to take some great photos of the Singapore skyline, both by day and by night. I've read about the Carlsberg Sky Tower and the Singpore Flyer? What do you think of these as somewhere to take ... more >>

Just had a wonderful time in Hong Kong. Thank you so much to everyone for all the recommendations and answering all my questions about the weather, winter sales, etc. We LOVED Hong Kong and January was the perfect time to go. Some of our friends thought we were nuts for braving an 11 hour ... more >>

Get a map and your orientation at the Taroko National Park Visitor Center and Headquarters. They will have all the information you need to plan your visit, including the latest trail conditions.At the visitor center, learn about the animal and plant ... more >>

I just found out from Chase, whom I have my United credit card with, that someone used my card on Saturday, July 6 and charged over $1600 from what appears to be an appliance shop in Bangkok. The strange thing is, I haven't been to Bangkok in 2 years! Has this happened to anyone else ... more >>

What is the difference between staying at hotels in ... more >>

We're in the midst of planning a complicated itinerary---including flights to Bhutan and then direct flights Bhutan to Varanasi via Kathmandu (thanks Cicerone for this suggestion). Now wondering about the quickest way to get from Varanasi to Agra. Can we take a night train? ( hard to ... more >>

Agonizing over this way too long and am committed to finalizing before the weekend is over. Context: Oct 20-Nov 24, last week decided to begin in HongKong. Altho this isn't too different from my orignal post a couple of months ago, at least I have a better idea of what the places ... more >>