Home Asia Asia Introduction - We went to Indonesia in 1997 and 1998, and it was one of our best trips. It combined nature (Bromo volcano, Manado Seagardens etc...), culture (like Toraja and Borobudur temple) and friendlyness of the local people. Above all, service is extremely good value for money, and this is one of the advantages over other regions like the Middle East and central America. Safety is less a concern than f.i. in Central America. - The Singapore page was also made by me. - The Cambodia page was first made with info I got from other people, and in 3/99 I went to check out things myself. - There is Myanmar page written by a friend of mine (11/98). They will probably also add a site on Laos after spending 4 weeks in 10/99. - Steven Buvens has also written a site after his trip to Northern Vietnam (7/99). I went back to Vietnam in 10/2000 and updated the Northern section, and expanded it with a Southern section. - The Laos page was made by Geert Van Vaeck who stayed there 4 weeks (10/99). Getting around Asean airpass - 6 Asian companies have joined forces in an effort to turn off crisis in tourism industry, and they are now offering an "Asian Airpass". Companies participating include Thai airways, Garuda, Singapore airlines, Philippine Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Malaysian Airlines. The deal is the following: - You have to fly to any Asian destination with 1 of the six carriers. You could f.i. fly to Singapore or Bangkok. - Then you need to buy the pass for 270 US$. This entitles you to 3 flights within Asia with 1 of these 6 carriers. This pass has to be bought at the same time you purchase your international flight, and it has to be booked outside Asean countries. - Open jaws are not permitted, except within 1 country. So travel must be contiguous. - Domestic flights are permitted except in Vietnam and the Philippines. - Maximum stay is 2 months. - Extra stretches can be purchased at 90 US$ for one. - You cannot do the same trip twice (f.i. Singapore-BKK-Singapore-BKK). - This could be of course  a very good deal. Suppose you want to visit Sulawesi. Then buy a cheap ticket to Singapore. With your pass, you can fly to Ujung Pandang (Silk Air), fly back from Manado (Silk Air), and you even have 1 stretch left, f.i. to fly from UP to Manado with Garuda. - I've not tried this myself, and I didn't get much feedback untill now. It's best you mail singapore airlines for more info. Java Getting from Borobudur to Dieng by public transport is a long trip. You could try to hitch with a tour group combining Borobudur and Dieng in 1 day if you catch them at the parking lot, but they leave at 8.30 am. By public transport, first take a bus to Magelang, then on to Wonosobo and then further to Dieng. In Wonosobo, you'll have to change busstations. You could do it by foot, but the road is pretty steep, or you could hire a horsecarriage. You can also do a tour Borobudur-Dieng in 1 day, either by tour, either by hiring your own taxi or minibus. Read more...   China Travel Tips If you’re looking for a travel experience that will provide something out of the ordinary, nothing delivers quite like China Travel. An extremely large land mass, one visit to China will provide an enchanting look into the fascinating past of this beautiful country as well as allow you to experience the sophisticated culture of the present. Read more...   China Travel Service If you’re planning a trip to China in the near future, one of the best and easiest ways to handle your travel accommodations is to book them through a China travel service. Read more...   Travel to Cambodia Most people fly there by plane from Bangkok. You can either fly to Pnom Pen, or if you're only interested in Angkor Wat, it's better to fly directly to Siem Reap (as long as it's still possible, since Phnom Penh airport authorities are pushing to forbid international flights to Siem Reap). Have a look at the site of Bangkok Airways for more info on schedules and fares. Read more...   Phnom Penh PP is a very busy city comparable to Saigon. It's safe during the day, but be very careful at night. there were several reports of robberies on tourists on a motortaxi. Read more...   More... Sihanoukville and Battambang Introduction to Bhutan Bhutan Overview Paru << Start < Prev 11 12 Next > End >> Results 91 - 99 of 103