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Help me find the website with pics of the (Japanese?) woman who dressed up like a sexy Ronald McDonald! My Google skills have failed me, enough that I'm not even sure I saw this thing I think I saw in the last 2 years... [more inside]
posted by stevil on May 19, 2006 - 9 answers

I will leave Japan to travel back to the UK this August and am looking for interesting, original places and/or ways to make my way back. Where/how should I go? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on May 18, 2006 - 8 answers

I am doing research for a paper and need to understand whethere or not there is an anti-net neutrality movement (most likely led by the telcos) in Europe and Asia like there is here in the US. Anyone heard anything? Cannot find anything on Google...
posted by psususe on Apr 28, 2006 - 2 answers

Help me figure out the cheapest way to travel around SE Asia and China for two-three weeks at the end of May, based in Hong Kong, leaving from and returning to Osaka. [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Apr 26, 2006 - 3 answers

IHateHateHatePhotobucketFilter: Can anyone read the characters (Asian) on this bell my friend's had for about 13 years? [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 on Apr 20, 2006 - 18 answers

We are finally going on the big trip to Southeast Asia (and China) in a few weeks. Would love some advice on a few general and specific travel topics. [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Mar 21, 2006 - 17 answers

After reading this book, I'm wondering what my chances are of living and working somewhere in the Himalayas. [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Mar 15, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me with my China vacation! [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Mar 7, 2006 - 19 answers

Luxury health resort in Asia (or possibly beyond - e.g. Australia) required for three months. [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Mar 3, 2006 - 3 answers

Can anyone reccomend resources for someone interested in finding work in Asia Pacific, preferably in a helping capacity? [more inside]
posted by sophist on Jan 17, 2006 - 4 answers

I would like to travel and I recently realized that my wardrobe leaves much to be desired. I have read here that it is possible for a man to travel to an Asian country such as India or Thailand and have a suit of reasonable quality tailored for but a fraction of what an equivalent in the United States would cost. If it is indeed possible, how should I go about doing this? [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Jan 17, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm looking for a certain story or legend about a woman who's village was invaded by troops. She kills them with kindness (or, more probably, knives) [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Dec 30, 2005 - 9 answers

Just how much are the customs/Department of Homeland Security people allowed to go through your personal information on your laptop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 25, 2005 - 34 answers

Will be travelling to Shanghai, China, near the end of November. Any recommendations on hotels in which to stay, sights to see, places to eat, etc? [more inside]
posted by ronv on Nov 8, 2005 - 7 answers

Please help me plan a trip to Asia (Thailand, China, and points in between). [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Oct 27, 2005 - 13 answers

Why is the marijuana usage rate in Japan (0.05%) so much lower than anywhere else?
posted by Tlogmer on Sep 9, 2005 - 36 answers

Scuba diving in Thailand, Malaysia, Bali or Western Australia? Anybody got any views or experience? [more inside]
posted by asok on Sep 7, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm working with some folks on a theater piece and we need visual references for historical Sri Lankan / Colombo / Ceylon documents. In particular, land use maps, government documents for marriage, property, etc. [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher on Sep 2, 2005 - 2 answers

I'm interested in learning more about East Asian cinema. Which films should I see? [more inside]
posted by luneray on Aug 25, 2005 - 33 answers

Book recommendations for a bored East Asian Studies major... [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Jun 28, 2005 - 10 answers

Why are Asian languages not translated into English phonetically? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Jun 27, 2005 - 21 answers

I'm thinking about going to South-East Asia this fall. I'll probably be there for 5-6 weeks. Are there any books (besides the basic travel guides) that I should read before I go? [more inside]
posted by einarorn on Jun 26, 2005 - 12 answers

How accurate is this wikipedia article on China's state-run news agency?
posted by Tlogmer on Jun 24, 2005 - 4 answers

This is kind of a big one: Tooth abscesses, wisdom teeth, and finding doctors in Southeast Asia. [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on May 26, 2005 - 13 answers

I am headed off to Central Asia for the summer and am looking for some first hand advice. [more inside]
posted by JPD on May 24, 2005 - 2 answers

I'm thinking of going to Southeast Asia for a couple (3) months at the end of this year, and would like to spend about a month in Thailand, preferably at a kickboxing camp. I'm not into martial arts, it's just something I've always wanted to do. With the myriad of camps/locations available, I'm wondering if anyone has ever done it, and if they have any recommendations. I've already been to Pattaya, so I'm not looking to do the tourist thing. Probably quitting my job to do it, so I'll be on the cheap. Also, most airfares are coming up at around $1000 BOS/BKK. Does this sound like the typical deal or does anyone have any tips on cheaper airfares?
posted by jsavimbi on May 10, 2005 - 7 answers

Can anyone provide any insights into Manila in the Philippines -- positive or negative -- as a place for a Western female to move to and work?
posted by nthdegx on May 9, 2005 - 13 answers

Inspired by this post, I've been looking for a Web site that has information on discount fares around Asia and the US. Similar to this fantastic one for the US. [more inside]
posted by Dag Maggot on Apr 10, 2005 - 2 answers

I am looking for a good/reputable domain registrar that can register .IN domains. [more inside]
posted by chrisroberts on Mar 2, 2005 - 5 answers

With a move to Jakarta, Indonesia on the horizon for me, I'm wondering if any MeFites can recommend particularly good web resources? [more inside]
posted by cosmonik on Feb 23, 2005 - 3 answers

I'm in school in the US- I'm interested in finding short-term programs abroad in the summer term (volunteer/intern/or other) that are fairly inexpensive. I'm also interested in doing something that stays away from a vacation-volunteering type experience. Preferably to Latin America or Asia. Any ideas/thoughts for basic resources to get started with? A lot of web searches turn up programs that are very expensive and seem to be geared at rich American youth.
posted by jare2003 on Feb 19, 2005 - 11 answers

Through rather fortuitous circumstances, it seems I have about a year and a half to do nothing but travel. How can I make money while doing this? [the inside is filled with more] [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Jan 30, 2005 - 16 answers

in light of recent events in SE asia, are there any poems (or poets) to which you have turned in order to help you cope with, explain, reflect, respond to the destruction and/ or the relief efforts? [mi] [more inside]
posted by ronv on Jan 4, 2005 - 4 answers

I'm sure you've all heard the news that thousands are dead in Asia after a massive earthquake struck near Indonesia. My brother is among the missing and we're desperately trying to find out if he's OK. If you're in the region or have experience with contacting loved ones after an event like this, please read on. I need your help [more inside]
posted by blockhead on Dec 26, 2004 - 21 answers

I'm considering teaching English in Asia. [more inside]
posted by ruddhist on Nov 13, 2004 - 13 answers

How did East Asians do math before the adoption of arabic numerals, which are universally used today? Were there a variety of local systems? When did the switchovers happen? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Oct 14, 2004 - 18 answers

Hong Kong ? Cebu, Philippines. Cheaply? (More inside) [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Sep 17, 2004 - 5 answers

Going to Japan with husband for a week in October. Don't speak Japanese, never been to Asia before, need ideas for itinerary. Help us avoid getting Lost in Translation? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jul 16, 2004 - 14 answers

Have you been to Southeast Asia? What was your favorite country to visit? I'm in the early stages of planning a trip, and I'm trying to find out which country/ies people like best - both from a touristic/comfort-travel perspective (my parents), and an off-the-beaten-path perspective (myself).
posted by gottabefunky on Jun 28, 2004 - 15 answers

Does anybody have a link to the site which displayed photos of people from different Asian nations and cultures - and the viewer is supposed to figure out which nation or culture, based on looks alone? I'm sure we've talked about it here, but I can't for the life of me find it.
posted by JollyWanker on Jun 3, 2004 - 3 answers

Need help identifying the nationality of this Asian bank note, circa 1947. I think I see kanji but I don't recognize the other characters. [more inside]
posted by Shane on Mar 21, 2004 - 9 answers