I live in Australia, and have noticed lot of the students I study with who are from somewhere in East Asia will adopt a Western name while they're over here, presumably to make things easier for thick-tongued Anglos. I'm curious about how these names are selected.
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posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot
on Jun 3, 2011 -
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Single female traveling solo for nine days in Kuala Lumpur and Bali. Please reassure me that I'm not going to be sad and lonely and freaked out the entire time.
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posted by ladybird
on May 19, 2011 -
16 answers
I need to understand the Japanese cultural importance of "saving face" with respect to business, and how I can make myself less frustrated with an ongoing business negotiation I'm involved in.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm looking to find doctors who practice private/concierge medicine in Europe and Asia. These doctors typically charge an upfront fee and gives you significantly more attention (ie, he has 500 instead of 3000 patients; is available immediately 24/7). They usually practice family medicine or internal medicine.
This type of doctor is growing in the US, but I can't seem to find them elsewhere in the world...
posted by JiffyQ
on Apr 20, 2011 -
9 answers
Foreign Rights to a Book: How much should I charge?
In the last week, two agents from two different big literary agencies in a rich Asian country (not China) have, apparently independently, come calling for one of my non-fiction how-to books.
One gave this pitch, which seems to me low-ball:
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2011 -
3 answers
If you had five nights to spend on stopovers en route to Australia, and your options were Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, how would you apportion your time?
posted by smackfu
on Feb 21, 2011 -
20 answers
Do they make portable seats for use on Asian/Indian
squat toilets? Can you recommend one? I have an older relative that wants to travel to India but he's got bad knees and that makes it difficult or impossible for him to use the squat toilets found throughout the subcontinent. More details inside...
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posted by exhilaration
on Jan 31, 2011 -
13 answers
At the last minute, I'm going to Singapore (+Indonesia/Malaysia?). Not
too excited, even though I should be. I don't "do" vacation. Help me plan a worthwhile 7 days!
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posted by hasna
on Jan 27, 2011 -
13 answers
I take Clenil Modulite (Beclometasone dipropionate, a daily steroid) and Ventolin (Salbutamol, as needed) for my asthma, in inhaler form.
I'm visiting Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Russia and Mongolia in the course of a backpacking trip starting next month. I want to take these medicines with me, but am finding it hard to find info about restricted drugs in these countries. Can you help?
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posted by Kirn
on Jan 23, 2011 -
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Hi friends. Planning a RTW trip with no time limit. I have a good amount of funds set aside, but I'd really like to settle somewhere in SE Asia (prefer Thailand or Vietnam) for at least 3-6 months and survive on about $10-$15 per day. Is it possible for an American to find decent (i.e. not too dangerous or dirty) accommodation and eat at that price? I'm not including any party dollars (alcohol, night life etc) in that amount...just the basics to survive.
Would prefer to live near a city, or at least a small town...just not too far into the country side.
Also, I will be splitting the expenses with a friend.
Any useful experiences or knowledge to share?
Thanks.
posted by Yunani
on Dec 28, 2010 -
14 answers
The Great Blizzard of Christmas 2010 has severely derailed my plans (love snow as I do). I was supposed to fly from Newark to Hong Kong on Dec. 26th at 3:30, arrive in HK at 8:30pm Dec 27th, then fly Air Asia Hong Kong-Bangkok on the morning of Dec. 28th with a connecting flight immediately following from Bangkok - Luang Prabang, Laos.
Newark is supposed to get a foot plus of snow tomorrow. I am feeling a little screwed. Is anyone out there skilled at making the best of this kind of situation? I've never dealt with it before, and have spent the last eight hours trying to make something work. Details below.
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posted by betsbillabong
on Dec 26, 2010 -
9 answers
Now that I'm hooked on Hulu & Watch Instantly Netflix, will I be able to utilize them while traveling this winter? Or, are there similar websites that I can use to watch TV shows or movies on my Mac laptop from SE Asia and Australia?
posted by jsslz
on Sep 30, 2010 -
8 answers
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 found an exposed and undeveloped roll of 35mm film dated 1977, and had it developed. The pictures are
here, most of them taken at
this Buddhist temple, somewhere in Asia. Anyone know where the photos were taken?
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posted by ShooBoo
on Aug 28, 2010 -
10 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
Cheap-flight filter: SE Asia to Vancouver? Any suggestions for carriers or cheap flight websites?
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posted by hamandcheese
on Jun 29, 2010 -
4 answers
Asking for a friend: "I have a week off in July and I want to spend it volunteering in Asia. Ideally, I want to help save the sea turtles, but I'm open to other ideas. Do you have any advice on this matter?"
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posted by aniola
on May 27, 2010 -
4 answers
Why do I see people from emerging or developing countries use personal email addresses rather than official addresses for work-related correspondence?
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posted by elgilito
on May 26, 2010 -
11 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
Can you recommend recruiters or specific programs for someone who would like to teach English in Japan, starting this fall?
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posted by cirripede
on Apr 29, 2010 -
6 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
How difficult is it to get a job teaching English in Asia as an American-born Asian?
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posted by jsmith78
on Jan 25, 2010 -
13 answers
Why do dairy products have a limited geographic range in Asian cuisine?
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posted by Yiggs
on Dec 17, 2009 -
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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 -
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How blown-up out-of-proportion is the swine flu scare relative to other life-threatening infections/diseases? Is it alarming enough that I need a swine flu shot if I'm going to SE Asia in DEC09/JAN10?
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posted by gttommy
on Dec 7, 2009 -
29 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
Advice on bringing a small quantity of legally prescribed Ritalin (methylphenidate) and other prescriptions for personal use into Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and the Philippines?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2009 -
7 answers
We're moving to South Korea! We've never been to Asia! Tell us what to expect! More inside! (!!)
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posted by GilloD
on Jul 7, 2009 -
14 answers
Non-U.S. residents: Aside from language issues, what issues can U.S. web designers keep in mind to make their sites ideally usable for you?
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posted by kalapierson
on Jun 23, 2009 -
15 answers
I'm trying to find a book about Islam and intellectualism. I can remember the cover, and the content - but not the title or the author. Gah!
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posted by divabat
on Apr 26, 2009 -
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