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MrNemo posted:Go to a ping pong show /caberham Probably because this is your plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amS3tsCQVNU
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Bomoh is the melayu word for wizard/witch just in case anyone is wondering what the gently caress. Those guys are using their magic to help locate the plane.
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Hahaha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwrUkeYxUF0 - - - Oh by the way, will be in Saigon tomorrow if anyone wants to grab a beer or recommend a cheap guesthouse. Ringo R fucked around with this message at 08:40 on Mar 13, 2014 |
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Mar 13, 2014 07:09
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Saigon is awesome. They have rat sandwiches and like bars and everything. It's unheard of in Southeast Asia!
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lemonadesweetheart posted:Bomoh is the melayu word for wizard/witch just in case anyone is wondering what the gently caress. Those guys are using their magic to help locate the plane. I don't know if this is a doctored image but I sure am glad that the POTUS will be reminded of these people whenever he sees the word "Malaysia": 
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The Saddest Rhino posted:I don't know if this is a doctored image but I sure am glad that the POTUS will be reminded of these people whenever he sees the word "Malaysia": http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/03/13/Missing-MH370-Obama-Fake-image/
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My old friends from Canada are coming to visit after being here for 4 years, and its their first time in Asia, so I had a few questions. I'm meeting them in Singapore, and our projected 11 day itinerary (they have desk jobs) looks like this: Singapore (1 day)-> Fly to Phnom Penh (1-2 days)---> Bus/Ferry (can anyone confirm if they ferry is worth it?) to Siem Reap--2 days in Angkor Wat---> Bus to border with Thailand (Poipet)--->????????????????Hopefully somewhere nice with a beach, thinking Koh Chang, but worried about the travelling(2-3 days)-----> Bangkok (1-2 days)---Fly back to Singapore and fly the next day. Any suggestions on where after the border crossing into Thailand to go that is A) Near Bangkok B) Not Pattaya, C.) Not crazy out-of-the-way D) Is a nice relaxing place for some snorkeling and swimming B-Rad fucked around with this message at 05:40 on Mar 14, 2014 |
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B-Rad posted:Bus/Ferry (can anyone confirm if they ferry is worth it?) to Siem Reap I've never done it myself, but most reports I've heard in the past say it's not worth the price - uncomfortable, unsafe (although not sure there is much that counts as 'safe' here), and not much quicker than a bus. I've not heard anything recently though so maybe it's improved, though I doubt it. If you don't fancy splashing out on a flight I'd recommend getting a minibus, or maybe even a taxi if there are going to be a few of you. Both tend to be more comfortable than the standard coaches (and you don't have to deal with Cambodian karaoke videos, which is a definite bonus).
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I know everyone shits on the boat, but I've done it 3-4 times and it's a pretty way to go. One thing, though, bring sunblock or something. Got a crazy sunburn on it one time. Most people sit on the roof, not downstairs. If you plan to go, get there super early and try to get a spot under the hutch where the cabin is. Everything else is open air. Also, don't sit behind the exhaust vent, heh. Sitting downstairs isn't bad or anything, but it's like riding in some leftover "boats of the future!" ride from 1950s Disneyworld. It's not worth the money in terms of economics, but it's a whole lot more comfortable than any other non-taxi option. Most trips I'd probably take a taxi these days.
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So i officially feel like poo poo. stomach is ok and im not throwing up unless i do quick head movements. I think i have a mild heat stroke. I need something with salts but gently caress walking. The bus broke down on the way, had only one gear. Full blast with horns going, intches away from koffin. I already hate this town. Tomorrow after one night in the small hotel its 10-14 days in Sok San Beach bungalows. edit: in sihanoukville Barfolemew fucked around with this message at 11:57 on Mar 14, 2014 |
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Mar 14, 2014 11:53
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B-Rad posted:Any suggestions on where after the border crossing into Thailand to go that is A) Near Bangkok B) Not Pattaya, C.) Not crazy out-of-the-way D) Is a nice relaxing place for some snorkeling and swimming
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Cool, I think we are going to go that route because its less travel time than Koh Chang. I've been to Samet once and I really enjoyed it, but that was 5 years ago, so I'm not sure if it has changed. Did you notice any remnants of the oil spill?
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I'm starting a year-long trip in April and plan on spending a good amount of time in SE Asia. Right now it looks like I'll be in Bali mid-June and then I was planning on going to Malaysia. From there I am debating on starting in Cambodia in July and going up through Vietnam, Laos and ending in Chiang Mai. In terms in weather, would it be better to reverse that course? I'm also certainly down for beers if any of you guys are around at all.
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Barfolemew posted:So i officially feel like poo poo. stomach is ok and im not throwing up unless i do quick head movements. I think i have a mild heat stroke. In Laos, we had an average of one teacher a week going to the clinic for dehydration. Admittedly, most of them were 19-year-old idiots away from home for the firs time, but it's really easy to make yourself sick. Those of us from cooler countries just have no concept of drinking that much water. If (when!) I go back to SEA I'm taking ten pounds of Nuun tablets with me.
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Yeah, heat stress is a big deal. I was once diving with some a couple from England and the girl didn't feel great so sat out the second dive. When we got back to the boat, it turns out she'd fainted and was being looked after by the boat guys. She'd opened a big water the day before... but hadn't finished it. WTF. Drink at least two of those suckers each day... two more if you're doing anything more than lying in bed, or if you're drinking booze, or scuba diving.
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nvm, its food poisoning. Spent most of the night in bathroom. Still not throwing up, just have the runs and i think a slight fefer.
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B-Rad posted:Cool, I think we are going to go that route because its less travel time than Koh Chang. I've been to Samet once and I really enjoyed it, but that was 5 years ago, so I'm not sure if it has changed. Did you notice any remnants of the oil spill?
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Barfolemew posted:nvm, its food poisoning. Spent most of the night in bathroom. Still not throwing up, just have the runs and i think a slight fefer. Try to pick up some Royal C packets, should be able to find them in drugstores (they weren't in all of the drugstores in Siem Reap so you may have to search for them) for around 15 cents a pack. They were a lifesaver when I was violently expelling everything from my body in Siem Reap. Both flavors that I found were pretty decent (strawberry and grape), I just dumped them into bottles of water and shook it up. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Hopefully you're at one of the busier beaches instead of Otres because I love Otres but I don't want to be sick there since it's really far to the city where you can get supplies.
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Tomato Soup posted:Try to pick up some Royal C packets, should be able to find them in drugstores (they weren't in all of the drugstores in Siem Reap so you may have to search for them) for around 15 cents a pack. They were a lifesaver when I was violently expelling everything from my body in Siem Reap. Both flavors that I found were pretty decent (strawberry and grape), I just dumped them into bottles of water and shook it up. This is nitpicking, but just to make sure he isn't confused, I think you mean Royal D, not Royal C. Unless there are competing brands of Royal oral rehydration solutions... My favorite was always the orange, personally. But if you have a choice between the packet designs, the boxes will look like one of these two:  Always go with the one on the right. They both do the same thing but oh man it just tastes way better.
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Slam that Royal D down your sickly throat
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Finch! posted:There's 100% more grenade shrapnel in the air in Bangkok. For real though, I'm thinking of going there towards the end of april early may. How bad is the unrest/protests?
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December Octopodes posted:For real though, I'm thinking of going there towards the end of april early may. How bad is the unrest/protests? Don't go to two intersections. If you do go to one of those two intersections don't spend too much money at the vendors there. If you happen to be by one of those two intersections and someone brandishes a rifle maybe don't run toward that person with an angry face. Safest civil unrest in the world.
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CronoGamer posted:This is nitpicking, but just to make sure he isn't confused, I think you mean Royal D, not Royal C. Unless there are competing brands of Royal oral rehydration solutions...
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Whoops, I did mean Royal D  I only tried the ones on left in grape/strawberry and it tasted like kool aid which was kind of comforting when I was violently ill v vI googled and found this quote:Royal-D is the sport drink powder (electrolyte beverage) for the athletes, fitness person, sport man who want freshness and bring back their energy, sweat and minerals loosing during exercise. If that confuses you (not surprising) it's basically a sports drink but you have to mix it up first. It doesn't cure vomiting/diarrhea but it helps you to stay hydrated better than just water. If you can't keep any food down, this helps you feel a bit better and gives you some energy to drag yourself further than the bathroom. Tomato Soup fucked around with this message at 22:59 on Mar 15, 2014 |
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December Octopodes posted:For real though, I'm thinking of going there towards the end of april early may. How bad is the unrest/protests? Yeah, what Sheep-Goats said. I'll be there at the same time and I'm not at all concerned.
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Cool, from what yall had posted I wasn't super worried, but I still wanted to check.
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Suthep supposedly just fired up the pii nhong express again for one last push, but I can't see any momentum. Might drag on a bit longer, though. EDIT: Some friends of mine did some consulting for this company and the company's doing something I'd long pondered doing, so I figured I'd plug them here. Reportedly, if you're into this sort of thing, they do a good job: http://www.expique.com/ ReindeerF fucked around with this message at 08:41 on Mar 16, 2014 |
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Here's something similar: http://www.withlocals.com/ Pay locals to have them cook and feed you their food. Reindeer, you could take people for runs and charge money for it. Americans might even tip you. Went to Saigon, ate mostly Greek food at Zeus. I'm used to the joke they call kebabs in Bangkok so I went in there (it was next to my hotel) not expecting much but once they put the kebab on my table, I knew it would be something special. It's mind blastingly good and affordable! Highly recommended. Only reason why anyone would want to go to Vietnam. Just kidding By the way, what are those guys doing riding around on bicycles with a stick-shaker thing? Ringo R fucked around with this message at 12:04 on Mar 16, 2014 |
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Might be heading back to SEA in July  And I might be on a Hello Kitty jet for one of the legs 
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Ringo R posted:Here's something similar: http://www.withlocals.com/ Pay locals to have them cook and feed you their food. Reindeer, you could take people for runs and charge money for it. Americans might even tip you. Zeus is awesome! Made by a real Greek dude, smack in the middle of Backpacker district. I lived nearby and would have those cheap kebabs often. The stick-shaker guys are massage guys. So they do massages on the spot, they have their kit with them. With hot spoons or the glass bulb thingies...
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Tomato Soup posted:Might be heading back to SEA in July I have come to the conclusion that traveling in South(east) Asia is an addiction, once which the crappy winter weather of the US East Coast only acts as a catalyst for...
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B-Rad posted:My old friends from Canada are coming to visit after being here for 4 years, and its their first time in Asia, so I had a few questions. I'm meeting them in Singapore, and our projected 11 day itinerary (they have desk jobs) looks like this: PHNOM PENH FERRY SUCKS  And dammit, give me a visit in HK, if it's your friends First time in Asia tour you know caberham is your gateway!
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goldboilermark posted:Are you in Singapore? I'm thinking of only staying there for one night and then heading to Indonesia, would be down to meet up with someone though. Do you get PMs? There's a Sing goon poor thread. Post there. Nice folk over there.
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Typical loving Singapore, they just have to be all snooty and have their own thread - too good for the rest of Southeast Asia lah!
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Senso posted:Zeus is awesome! Made by a real Greek dude, smack in the middle of Backpacker district. I lived nearby and would have those cheap kebabs often. Yeah, I'd eat his food every day until I puke, or run out of money, which is more likely to happen first. You need to convince him to open a place in Bangkok. So that's what those guys were doing. I'm sure they sterilize their equipment after ever use 
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The stick shaker (clackety clack) dudes in Phnom Penh are soup sellers. You can tell the soup by the rhythm.
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Tomato Soup posted:Try to pick up some Royal C packets, should be able to find them in drugstores (they weren't in all of the drugstores in Siem Reap so you may have to search for them) for around 15 cents a pack. They were a lifesaver when I was violently expelling everything from my body in Siem Reap. Both flavors that I found were pretty decent (strawberry and grape), I just dumped them into bottles of water and shook it up. Late reply but thanks anyway. Finally just went to a drugstore and got some antibiotics, now i feel normal again. Felt much better pretty soon so at least she didnt sell me rat poison. Spent just one night in sihnaukville and now im at Koh Rong, Sok San Beach Bungalows. 10 days or so. This place is heaven, not really sure what day is it anymore. Electricity is on 4 hours a day.
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Barfolemew posted:not really sure what day is it anymore one of us one of us
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I kind of imagine the Singapore thread as being a lot like #firstworldproblems.
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