My Dad lives in Singapore, and I'll be visiting him for two weeks this summer. He'll be pretty busy with work during the week, and I'm trying to plan one or two day trips (spending one night somewhere else is fine, but no more than that). Where can I go that is a) safe to travel alone to (I'm an upper-20s female)? and b) relatively cheap (I'm thinking probably a bus, train, or boat ride to somewhere in Indonesia or Malaysia)?
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posted by eenagy
on Mar 9, 2013 -
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I'm slowly pulling together a plan to throughout Asia and/or Europe this time next year - March or April 2014. Are there any events or places that are difficult to get into that would be worth signing up for now? I'm thinking of things like
elBulli, which had a year long waiting list.
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posted by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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My sibling, mother, and I want to go to Japan (Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto) in late July. I am getting overwhelmed by trying to book tickets. Help!
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posted by Bebo
on Feb 6, 2013 -
21 answers
What options in the USA are there for sending my 18yo niece on a trip to Asia with a group of similarly aged folks this summer.
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posted by Long Way To Go
on Jan 12, 2013 -
10 answers
Looking for advice on taking short business trips to far places. (And maybe extending those trips for non-business visiting)
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posted by ManInSuit
on Nov 8, 2012 -
6 answers
NYE in UTC+5 (West Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan) for two late-twenties Americans. Which country to pick, where to go, what to do?
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posted by halogen
on Oct 11, 2012 -
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What are the best resources, websites, and blogs for someone who is planning a trip around the world?
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posted by smitt
on Sep 5, 2012 -
6 answers
I live in Toronto, and I have to go to Taipei in June for my brother's wedding. (I've never been to Taiwan.) In addition to the week i spend in Taiwan, I also want to go somewhere culturally interesting with good food and beaches, and i want to either fly there on my way to taiwan, or i want fly there and back from taiwan. Where can i fly to and from taiwan, cheaply? Or where can i stop en route to taiwan, without it breaking the bank? (Right now, my ideal beach vacation stop is Bali, but it appears to be an expensive flight from Taiwan, and it isn't a place i can get to as a stop en route.)
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posted by Kololo
on Apr 1, 2012 -
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We live in the USA. My family of five, two adults and three kids (youngest 11, oldest 17), are planning a trip for this summer (July/August). We have friends who have invited us to two very different parts of the world and we're trying to decide where to go. We can either take a France/Italy trip,
or go to Hong Kong (and maybe make our way up to Japan or down to Thailand if the price is right). Looking for experiences, advice, stories, from those of you who have traveled the world that will help us make the choice.
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posted by crapples
on Jan 13, 2012 -
24 answers
[TravelFilter] Two weeks in Hong Kong - what should three twenty-somethings do after we've eaten all the dim sum?
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posted by mokudekiru
on Dec 8, 2011 -
8 answers
I’m a writer, doing OK in a small pond, but I’m looking for a bigger pond to swim in. Help me figure out my next career move.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2011 -
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I'm thinking of going backpacking with a couple of friends in Southeast Asia for two weeks, and using a GPS tracker with an alert function. Only trouble is, who should I alert, and what could they do?
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posted by edbyford
on Oct 15, 2011 -
7 answers
My wife and I are living in Manila and would like to get away for the long weekend in Late November/Early October. I was thinking of going to Japan but after watching a tv show on Taiwan, it looks amazing. I'm sure Asia has more to offer, so please help us pick a destination!
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posted by Admira
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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I will soon have 12 days in Asia for a photoshoot and am trying to narrow down four choices of where to go. Please help.
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posted by Xurando
on Sep 24, 2011 -
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Ten days in Thailand and Malaysia. I need ideas of what to do, where to go and where to stay. I know ten days for two countries is short but that is all I have. I love adventure and I also love to kick back and relax. I will be leaving from Montreal.
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posted by alshain
on Aug 14, 2011 -
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So I'm in my final year of medical school. I have about 6 months of extraneous time on my hands. Help me find something both interesting and useful to do in Asia for those 6 months.
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posted by genmonster
on Sep 16, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm traveling to Japan and Singapore soon, returning to the US on October 1, 2010. My passport expires April 11, 2011. Singapore's entry requirements state that the passport must be valid for at least six more months. Do I need to renew before I go?
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posted by Maximian
on Aug 7, 2010 -
14 answers
What are the best reputable Web sites for booking packaged, affordable global travel from the U.S.? Not looking to actually travel until 2011.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on May 19, 2010 -
10 answers
Bali or Malaysia (or the neighborhood) for a week in June with a toddler. Ideas?
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posted by k8t
on May 10, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm an American who is thinking about moving abroad. Most likely to Mainland China, although Taiwan and Singapore are potential options. What's the best way to go about doing some research for a move overseas?
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posted by jasondbarr
on Feb 24, 2010 -
10 answers
If I'm planning a trip to Southeast Asia in late September/early October, should I be concerned about the weather?
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posted by josh.ev9
on Jan 30, 2010 -
4 answers
I jumped on a super cheap ticket on Air China to Kuala Lumpur next Spring. It'll be my first time in Asia and I have about 10 days. Should I stick to Malaysia & Singapore or is it worth it looking at other locations I can fly to from the airport?
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posted by gov_moonbeam
on Dec 7, 2009 -
9 answers
Buying a ticket to Bangkok—is there a
dependable online ticket-searching service that is all about getting the truly cheapest fare? Skinflint-In-Coach.com?
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posted by blueberry
on Nov 27, 2009 -
20 answers
I've found myself in SE Asia (KL, Malaysia) with a 4-day weekend (because of Raya) and nothing to do. I'm thinking I probably should travel somewhere, but really not sure where. Where is a good place for a solo traveler to go in the area (the area being anywhere in the eastern hemisphere I can get in a reasonable amount of time)? Cheap is good, but not essential.
posted by cosmonaught
on Sep 16, 2009 -
8 answers
Safety and budget -wise, should I buy a heavily discounted ticket now to SE Asia in January 2010? More details inside...
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posted by gttommy
on Aug 19, 2009 -
5 answers
So I'm going to be going over to SE Asia for the first time in a couple weeks and I'd love some advice on where to go and what to do...
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posted by saul wright
on Dec 15, 2008 -
11 answers
What are the must-have objects for a year-long trip in the World's south-east (India, Asia, Australia).
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posted by XiBe
on Sep 18, 2008 -
26 answers
Does anyone have suggestions for me regarding my 14 day trip to Vietnam? I am in my late 20s, I am traveling alone, and I have never traveled in a foreign country before. I am flying into Ho Chi Minh City and would like to explore as much of Vietnam as possible. I was considering traveling by train and heading north. How easy/difficult is it to navigate the train system in Vietnam? Please, any suggestions, destinations, tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
posted by misterL
on Jul 13, 2008 -
13 answers
I'm looking for historical travel journals and books in the public domain. Specifically I'm interested in anything related to Victorian era exploration of the middle east and central Asia.
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posted by thewalrus
on Jul 7, 2008 -
13 answers
My little brother will in a few months embark in a year-long trip around Asia (India, Vietnam, Thailand...), towards Australia as final destination. He asks me to set up a blog for him - easy does it, I'm a WordPress translator.
But what about media? And in general, what should I not forgot to make sure we get the best from his experience while not making it hard for him to communicate?
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posted by XiBe
on May 21, 2008 -
10 answers
Reading yesterday’s
Tales of the City post, I got to wondering: are there any books set in Southeast Asian locations that “sell” their settings the way
Tales of the City does for San Francisco, or
The Number One Ladies Detective Agency does for Botswana?
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posted by micketymoc
on May 4, 2008 -
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