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Getting There – Bangkok, Thailand

Getting There Bangkok, Thailand Although getting to Thailand involves hours crammed in an airplane, booking tickets shouldn’t be a pain. Check online for cheap fares, either through BnA or airline consolidators. We flew Philippine Airlines roundtrip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok International Airport (BKK) for $915, including taxes. Our flight went from L.A. to [...]

Introduction – Bangkok, Thailand

Introduction Bangkok, Thailand Thailand is the perfect vacation destination if you’re young and broke but still want it all. If you don’t mind sleeping in cramped seats on a cross-country bus or staying at a guesthouse that has more charm than luxury, your wallet will thank you for spending a mere pittance on travel. You [...]

The Golden Triangle – September 2001

Where’s that? Click here to find out. Click here for a map of the immediate area. Bugs, Bikes and Butterflies For those of you on a shoestring budget and a cast iron stomach or just a back to nature kinda dude or dudah (F), well, S.E. Asia is the place for you. For starters, bugs [...]

Sleepless in Singapore

Itching to boogey and get down tonight, but find the clubs and drinks in Singapore too expensive? Here’s a little tip: The Singapore Girl gets it really good here. On Ladies’ Nights, many places waive their cover charge and practically throw free alcohol at you. The downside, obviously, is that men still have to dish [...]

Singapore – General Info

History This tiny fishing village was founded by a British East India Company official, Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles, in 1819. The settlement came about so that the British could secure their trade against the Dutch in the Far East region. Quirky Facts It is unknown how Singapore actually got its name. The most popular [...]

Singapore – August 2001

Events in August 1 – 17 Aug The Necessary Community Festival Community theatre not only means cheap (or free) tickets, but also gives you an excuse to venture into public housing suburbia (30 mins from city centre) and see how and where the average Singaporean lives. The Story Tree Puppetry troupe, The Finger Players, will [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Visas

Because it’s incredibly easy and cheap to enter Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia from the North, this bit of information is vital. You will need it in Thailand. You already have a tourist visa…it’s valid for two months from the date of issue. This visa can be extended by one month in Thailand. In Chiang Mai, [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Transport

Regular bus service from Chiang Mai Arcade bus terminal to Bangkok (696 km), Chiang Rai (182 km), Mae Sai, Mae Hong Son (342 km), Golden Triangle (9 km North of Chiang Saen), Pha Yao (222 km), Chiang Khong, Lamphun (21 km), Lampang (92 km) and to other towns in the North, Northwest as well as [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – November 2000

Modern Thailand’s Second City History accurately records the founding of Chiang Mai (CM) as having taken place on April 14, 1296 at 4 am! Because CM is at a higher elevation than most other popular cities and towns, it has a cooler and drier climate. There are three main seasons: Cool season (Late October-middle February), [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Food

In July 1999, the Office of the National Culture Commission announced the top ten Thai dishes best liked by tourists after a worldwide survey of 1,000 Thai restaurants. The results in order of their percentages of popularity were: Tom yam kung (spicy shrimp soup) 99% Kaeng khiao wan kai (green chicken curry) 85% Phat thai [...]