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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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 Posted - 09/06/2009 : 20:49:15
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Ok, so my life is in the shitter. but i feel pretty happy. just made 6 grand in the last 17 days and i have a bit more in the bank. i graduated in may but don't really want to work right now (except reffing). i'm gonna take some courses towards a bachelor's degree and if i can make my money last until early next year, i wanna take off to southeast asia. i'm thinking for 6-8 weeks cause from what i hear you can live there for like $25 day. i'm thinking thailand and/or bali. if time and money permit, i would like to visit australia for a week or two (from southeast asia).
any forumites have any travelling experience in the area? any must-sees, must-dos? any suggestions? lemme know. this is gonna be awesome.
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 23:57:53
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 00:42:48
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Phuket's kinda iffy - depends on your age, no offense Mr. Jersey.
I spent 6 months travelling SE Asia from Indonesia to Northern Vietnam and then into China (which isn't SE). It's all great for different reasons. I did the whole 6 months on $5000 including transportation. I have all sorts of stories on my website.
 "Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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Srisaket
= Cult of Ray =
Thailand
313 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 05:35:51
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Don't bother with Phuket,Pattaya and Chiang Mai in Thailand - all for diff' reasons.
If you're figuring on spending a lot of time in Bangkok, your budget won't stretch very far here either.
Go to the beaches/islands further south or go over into Laos (Vientiane or Luang-Praban) or Angkor Wat/Siam Reap (Cambodia).
Also, if you come over here early next year, as you say, then that is high season and the prices go up accordingly. In the wet season (now) things are much cheaper.
Bali - I've travelled and worked a lot in Indonesia, but have never there - would love to go. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 06:21:29
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| Phuket? Fuck it. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 06:23:27
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Sam
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
514 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2009 : 05:54:44
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note - this may contain mispellings
Hi Sineoftheever, Yes do it! You will not regret it. Thailand is amazing, the people are lovely. Try get down to the Islands as quick as possible and head for Ko Pha Nang, Ko Phi-Phi, KO Tao. These places are magical, sun drenched, you meet lots of nice young people doing the same as you and the living is cheap. I had a ball there. You fly into Bangkok and train it down as far as Surat Thani, once at the port in Surat Thani you can get on local ferries that can take you to any of the Islands. I got nightly accomodation for about 7 dollars a night. Pretty basic but a shower, a fan(essential) and somewhere with a swimming pool or on the beach. Do it man, any questions drop me a mail. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2009 : 10:25:42
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
Phuket? Fuck it.
see what i did there? |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 10:53:11
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
quote:
Originally posted by floop
Phuket? Fuck it.
see what i did there?
No.
The lowest forms of socializing:
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2009 : 19:48:56
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should i take my ice skates?
getting ready to go between christmas and new year's. gonna limit it to 40 days. not gonna do the new zealand/aussie thing. probably gonna fly into jakarta or denpasar(?), am booking this week, after final exams on tuesday!
COF - where's the link to your bloggy?
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2009 : 21:44:21
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| It's Summer in the Southern Hemisphere, ice skates may be useful for cracking oysters. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2009 : 09:56:42
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jealousy-inducing is an understatement. now it's like - what can i fit in?
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2009 : 22:37:31
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BOOKED!
I'm gonna be looking through that blog deaner. trying to pick out highlights. I'm flying into Surubaya on Dec 28 them leaving on Feb 7. I'm gonna try and get to Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, a few places in Thailand, and Laos/Cambodia/Vietnam if time permits.
New Year's in Bangkok could be dangerous! I'll think about it.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2009 : 05:14:30
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Thanks Darwin, that is the intended effect after all. :)
If you're going through SE Asia in particular you'll probably find it easier to browse those posts specifically, I think it's:
http://dean.katsiris.com/labels/asia.php (you can use the map to navigate to specific places or else just scroll a lot)
Or else use the photos to guide you to relevant info:
http://www.katsiris.com/gallery/index.php?cat=22&page=1
As for your itinerary, Bali is amazing. You could easily spend a month there (though if you don't get an extended-stay visa you'll only be allowed 30 days in Indonesia). Jakarta is a one or two day thing, though I did leave feeling I'd not seen it properly. But the island of Java, on which Jakarta is situated, is likewise incredible. Hike to the top of Gunung Bromo for sunrise (an active volcano), surf the great Batu Karas, definitely do NOT miss Borobudur/Prambanan, two incredible temples both located 30 mins from Yogyakarta, take a Taman Safari, etc etc.
Indonesia was one of my favourite stops.
Anyway, have a great trip and if you have any questions always happy to help.
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2009 : 23:48:15
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cool man. thanks.
check your facebook.
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2009 : 15:06:50
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i've decided to cut down on the amount of places visited. get to know fewer places better. gonna spend new years in Bali, then head over to Java (gonna check out the sunrise volcano). then make my way to the lower Andaman Coast bit of Thailand (ko phi phi, phuket, krabi, and rai leh (maybe a night or two over by ko samui/surat thani) and then up to bangkok for a flight to Manila, in philippines i plan to refresh (nice hotel/visit my bank/etc) then head down to cebu, boracay, and pelawan, before heading back to indonesia. Angkor Wat will be added to the itinerary if I can find time by cutting other areas short. peace out.
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