Author	Message
vicki Member northern ireland	# Posted: 25 May 2006 22:40:47 Hi everyone! Im heading RTW at the start of march 2007 and staying in bangkok for a few days before i start a tour to singapore. Anyone got any advice on what to do when i get there or if anyone is there when i am wanna meet up?! Any advice greatly appreciated!! thanks vicki

Dannii Member United Kingdom (Great Britain)	# Posted: 10 Jul 2006 11:59:53 Hello Vicki! Ah im superly jealous of your plans!heh. I have just recently returned from touring South- East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The most spectacular 12 weeeks of my life! Our first stop was BKK ; The asian capital where nobody sleeps. Bustling and stifling by day , the momentum flows way into the dawn of a new day. The district of Banglumphu is where many backpackers reside, with Thanon Khoa San being regarded as a nomad's institution in its self. Many people give a negative impression of BKK but my friend and I loved it! The tuk-tuks, the culture ( riding on the huge barge next to the monks) the beautiful Grand Palace ( remember to cover your ankles, shoulders and legs). For our stay we headed to Khoa San where we stayed in the Sawasdee Banglumphu Inn ( really cute , clean and breakfast included!) ... although if you can try and book at the D&D Inn ( It has a swimming pool on the rooftop and en-suite rooms for 750 baht ( £10) - However there are cheaper hostels ( but they are more like hotels!) if you look. The common used Thai phrase ' Mai Pen Rai' ( Translated into 'Into it doesn't matter') is often used to contend with the many street vendors who approach you. Just give a air of confidence and try not to give eye contact and you'll be fine!. The Tuk- Tuks are a fab way of getting round ( you are putting your life in your own hands though, heh) but always approach them and make sure you settle a price before you hop in or check the metre is cleared. Oh I could talk about Thailand all day long .... If you get a chance head to Krabi, a southern province about a 2 hour bus ride from Phuket. From there you can get a longtail boat to Railey Beach, Monkey Island and Koh Phi Phi. Have an amazing time chick and if you find this advice helpful don't hesitate to give me a mail if you have any more queries! danniix
vicki Member northern ireland	# Posted: 10 Jul 2006 12:29:42 hey thanks u so much for your reply, that was really nice of you. its made it all more excited reading about it from sumone who has just been there! i havnt booked anywere to stay yet so i will definitly look into those places u have talked about. can u tell me what u though of oz and new zealand to? if u wanna email me you can at victorialeckey@yahoo.co.uk cheers vicki x
Araiman Member Singapore	# Posted: 28 Jul 2006 08:28:12 vicki : Hi everyone! Im heading RTW at the start of march 2007 and staying in bangkok for a few days before i start a tour to singapore. Anyone got any advice on what to do when i get there or if anyone is there when i am wanna meet up?! Any advice greatly appreciated!! thanks vicki Hi vicki, I'm Andy and i'm living in Singapore. Well just mail me the details when u r coming to Singapore ok....my e-mail add is andyman_5324@yahoo.com.sg Thanks and Cheers Nil
Ricardo Member Portugal	# Posted: 21 Nov 2006 18:20:48 Hi vicki!!! Am in thailand from January till August..... am taking a diving course but not going to miss the chance to backpack around. I also wanna go down to Singapore. Let me know your plans and maybe we can ride together!!! Cheers, Ricardo