Comments on: Location, Location, Location

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:51:44 +0000

What happened to the toilets after 10...? Did they become enchanted or something? Toms last blog post was: Poetry about boozing.

By: Nic

Nic — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:04:51 +0000

Well the toilets and the food on the train ride across China was pretty shit too. The toilets got really scary just after about 10... so I can imagine what they must look like doing even further than China. But still, Part of the experience, AND does make for better stories, ne? I still want to see the movie! Nics last blog post was: Don’t Forget To Blink

By: Deas

Deas — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:29:25 +0000

Jonadab – I’ve heard that the Killing Fields is a pretty solemn visit. Similar to Hiroshima or Nagasaki in the sense that the weight of the tragedy is more easily experienced at the actual site. I’d love to go if the chance arose. But I won’t lie – my primary target in Cambodia would be Angkor Wat.

Carlie – that is an awesome hint. Thanks so much for the inside scoop, there. I can deal with a budget airline no problem. The only question is one of baggage / carry-on restrictions. And, of course, of whether or not a trip to Australia / New Zealand is possible in the first place. Ha ha.

Freedom – I know you took a trip over the winter vacation. Where are you thinking of traveling next?

Chuck – the toilets, the food, the climate, the bedding, the cabin fever, the scary movies (joke), and the total lack of English-friendly tourism. Not that I’m at all opposed to using a phrasebook. For me it was the toilets and food thing. But like I said – I’m still open to the idea. Just might take a little reverse convincing.

By: Nic

Nic — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:49:45 +0000

May I ask? What exactly did they say was so awful bout it?!

I’m still thinking about it.

Nics last blog post was: Don’t Forget To Blink

By: freedomwv

freedomwv — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:36:45 +0000

Their is a huge advantage to living in Japan for the travel minded person. I have a few spots of my own I would like to visit. freedomwvs last blog post was: J-blog of the Week Ed. #2 Gaijin Tonic

By: Goddess Carlie

Goddess Carlie — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:24:10 +0000

If you come to the wonderful (because I’m here!) country of Australia, and you like all things budget, I recommend flying via jetstar. (http://www.jetstar.com.au). They aren’t the best plane flights, but they are cheap as chips, especially if you get a good sale price. I’ve been on more expensive airlines and I think Jetstar were on par or even better. But the food is really bad, so bring your own along for the flight. Last year I got flights to Japan for $AU150, which is better than $2000 I’ve seen on other airlines. Eep, I’m rambling!

Goddess Carlies last blog post was: Making the Most of Japan

By: Jonadab the Unsightly One

Jonadab the Unsightly One — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:26:44 +0000

If you're anywhere near Cambodia, don't miss the opportunity to see the Killing Fields Museum (near Phnom Penh). Everyone I've ever spoken with who has been there has says it's something you really have to see to understand. As far as Russia, it would technically count as being in Russia if you just popped up to Sakhalin or, for that matter, Etorofu. But personally I think it'd be neat to visit Yakutsk. In winter, by preference. Jonadab the Unsightly Ones last blog post was: A Treatise on the Length of Handles

By: Deas

Deas — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:42:03 +0000

Nic – well, really, it wasn’t just one person…however, that one person DID make it sound so, so bad. Ha ha. I’m still open, though. Specially if you plan to come back and join the trip. Ha ha.

By: Nic

Nic — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:03:20 +0000

really? trans-siberian is a no-go?

disheartening. I wouldn’t let one person’s opinion spoil the idea though…

Nics last blog post was: A Voyage There And Back: Fuji-san

By: Deas

Deas — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:07:21 +0000

Tom – yeah, I need to save a bit too, but I really want to travel! Ha ha. You can do it on a reasonable budget if you’re willing to try. You’re not spooked by the whole Mumbai donnybrook, then? I’ve been told that the Trans-Siberian is a horrible experience by a fellow who works in Russia…so I’m writing off a China-Mongolia-Russia trip for now. I’ll probably try to do China, maybe Mongolia, but I’ll probably save Russia for a European-side trip later.