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camposrr says:
Vittorio Barba shop called "BARBA" is located at greenbelt 5 in ayala, makati city. I used to shop there almost every other month. But unfortunately, when I shop last month (February 2009), I went in seeing no one in the counter. But when I heard a noise inside the dressing room, I opened it. I saw …
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General tips
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#212 of 722 general tips & advice in Asia
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edsander says:
Kuala Lumpur is an important hub for international air traffic. There's quite a few airlines that travel to South East Asia and use Kuala Lumpur as a transfer airport. Unfortunately transfer times can be quite long, with 6-8 hours not being an exception.
I've already taken this opportunity to hea…
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Kyoto Sights
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#213 of 722 general tips & advice in Asia
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worldup says:
Rokuon-ji Temple – The golden pavilion
Originally built in the 1390’s, Rukuon-ji temple is the most famous pavilion in Japan. The pavilion is 3 stories tall and sets on a pond. It is covered in gold leaf and is an amazing sight when the sun reflects off of the gold. Walk along the surrounding t…
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Kate says:
Traveling in Japan can be a great experience. I have had many family members and friends come and visit me over this past year I have come up with some valuable advice I would like to share with all you visitors coming to Japan in order of importance:
1. Bring lots of cash. What ever you think…
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jegs76 says:
If u r traveling to China, and in general to Asia, keep in mind, that ur card wont be accepted in most of the places like restaurants or when paying for entrances or for hostels.
U might have problems even at ATMs, coz not all cards are in use there. Especially visa card holders can - when run out…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Thailand
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ratu says:
Yes! I know! everybody says the same and I will do it again but a little bit different.
Remember! I was only at Bangkok and Koh Samui.
TAXI/TUK-TUK/SONGTHAEW:
DON'T DO
Catch one, that is waiting or looking for you, Forget it!
Take one that is extremely cheap!
Take one with the White plat…
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aussielivinginjapan says:
If you are coming to Japan and need a cell phone for business or are just want to have a way for people back home to contact you I recommend a rental/pre paid cell phone from Narita or Kansai airport.
There are many different cell phone providers as Japan is a leader in cell phone technology and …
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mabby says:
There are more than the usual options now to get to Boracay Island.
If coming from Manila or Cebu,there are now direct flights to Caticlan in Aklan, (the gateway to the island) via Philippine Airlines Express, and Cebu Pacific Air.
You can also take the 5 hour Bus from Iloilo City (Ceres Lin…
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Asia
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JaitcH says:
Using credit cards when traveling is fraught with risk, not least because likely you do not have the opportunity to review your monthly purchase statements to verify that you actually made the charges listed.
Frequently, when Travellers make reservations either by telephone or over the InterNet, …
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write817 says:
OK, so the Halong Bay is a MUST in Vietnam. One of the most gorgeous places on the planet. And the locals know that you are dependent on them to see it. ***disclaimer***Think of SE Asian countries' approach to tourism in terms of age... Tourism in Cambodia and Laos are relatively young, so the pe…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Vietnam
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aweirick says:
For those that are planning a trip to Vietnam (and who wouldn't be with the cheap airfares available), I would not recommend going on an organised tour for the duration for those that are on a budget.
My advice would be to use organised tours as a guide for where to go and to help plan your trip,…
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Purdy says:
Part two of my Thailand adventure took the guise of 7 nights staying at the Phuket Arcadia Beach & Spa Resort, Karon Beach, Phuket Island. Located off the West Coast of the Thai mainland in the Andaman Sea. This was to be the beach bumming, working on my tan part of the trip. Well it didn’t ex…
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ffransiska says:
I and 2 friends took sleeper train from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Nong Khai is a closest town from Laos border.
Departure:
Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok. every 20:00 pm every night.
Arrival in Nong Khai:
~7 am the next day. Exit from custom in Thailand side. Took the train Nongkhai - Tha…
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martiniman says:
great clubs and girls are very friendly, like foriegers more than in Tokyo. Everyone loves to brink. Goto Namba Park as well, it has a park on a top of a building!!!!!
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Money Issues
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#225 of 722 general tips & advice in Asia
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iolakana says:
Business in Cambodia is conducted in US dollars- they won’t accept old bills so keep yours brand spanking new. The Cambodian money is called reals, about 4000 to one US dollar.
I found it really useful to have 500 and 1000 real notes on hand so that I could give money to the people I took pi…
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