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Incidentally, just decided (probably as late as we could have left this decision) we're going to Singapore in September for the grand prix. My wife has been before but I haven't, she says the night safari is cool. What else is fun in Singapore for us to check out while we're there?
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Can you pick up my luggage please while youre there. They never transferred to the plane
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Pirate Radar posted:Incidentally, just decided (probably as late as we could have left this decision) we're going to Singapore in September for the grand prix. My wife has been before but I haven't, she says the night safari is cool. What else is fun in Singapore for us to check out while we're there? Pick basically any random food market and you'll be having a good time. My wife and I really enjoyed Universal. You can see the continuing adventures of the Mariner at the Waterworld show!
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Atlas Hugged posted:Pick basically any random food market and you'll be having a good time. My wife and I really enjoyed Universal. You can see the continuing adventures of the Mariner at the Waterworld show! Assuming it’s the same show I already saw it at the one in LA, but you’re the second person today to recommend Universal so I guess I’ll ask her if she wants to go. I already plan to eat a bunch while I’m there, the food can’t be famous for nothing.
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The rollercoasters are legit great at that Universal. I just find the concept of a Waterworld show hilarious even if it has some legit cool stunts.
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Qubee posted:I’m open to all other ideas though, staring at a white wall included. This is from years ago, so double check it’s even still there, but I remember enjoying the museum of Islamic e: saddest rhino’s got you; that’s the one I meant. I misremembered because when I was there, the rotating exhibit was the architecture and design of mosques and they had really good models of significant ones from throughout the world, including a really detailed model of some from the Hejaz that you’d never be able to actually see (unless you’re Muslim, obviously) Akratic Method fucked around with this message at 15:24 on Apr 11, 2024 |
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Apr 11, 2024 11:33
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I do recommend the museum of Islamic arts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHruSLkGxgA It is the best maintained museum in KL, even besting the national museum. It has regularly great curated exhibits and last year they had a good one on orientalist art If you wish to go on the bridge of KLCC you would need to book tickets through klook or other sites
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Speaking of KL.. I know one person who lives there but she recently had kids within the past year... what's a good gift to get for her? is there stuff in KL or Malaysia that is hard to get or expensive to import from America? She is not Muslim but from Taiwan and I have read that wine is kind of hard to get in KL, so maybe some wine? The info is kinda dated though so I don't know if that's true now.
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Alcohol is easy to get here, it's just expensive because of sin taxes/extra import fees and is also stuck inside a special non-halal section of the store alongside all the pork (which doesn't make it harder to get, mind). In terms of quality or origin maybe aim for European/American wine over Australian, considering that the latter is closer to home for us. If she has kids, it might be worth bringing some American-sized candy to really wow them.
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They're a year old at best, I think anything will wow them. Maybe I'll look into getting them a nice wine from Napa Valley then. I actually don't know if she or her husband drinks (or if he might be Muslim) so I'll probably have to look into that. Thanks for the info.
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Atlas Hugged posted:The rollercoasters are legit great at that Universal. I just find the concept of a Waterworld show hilarious even if it has some legit cool stunts. The one in Beijing also has a Waterworld water show. Sounds ridiculous, but actually a lot of fun, especially on a sweltering summer day. Transformers coaster is also extremely dope and worth going on five times in a row just as the park is about to close.
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I posted a while back for food recommendations in Bangkok and like a dick ended up not going to any of them (sorry!). We were only there a couple of days before going to Laos, Cambodia and now Vietnam. Thailand aside I last visited these countries 10 years ago just before I met my wife and it's been nice to revisit my favourite places with her, see her fall in love with them too, and see how things have changed. Like Luang Prabang having masses of Chinese tourists from the new train line, and the money pumped into tourism in Siem Reap with the fancy airport and the road to Angkor Wat being all clean and tidy with fancy hotels and cycle lanes on either side. Unfortunately we haven't had time to go properly off the beaten track but the slightly quieter places we've squeezed in like Nong Khiaw, Battambang and Da Lat have been real highlights.
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Is there a store similar to Microcentre in Malaysia? I thought of getting some electronics whilst there and bringing them back since they're way more expensive where I live. Not sure what to search on Google maps.
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Qubee posted:Is there a store similar to Microcentre in Malaysia? I thought of getting some electronics whilst there and bringing them back since they're way more expensive where I live. Not sure what to search on Google maps. C-Zone for smaller more personal stores, All-IT for big ones. I'm honestly not much of a hardware guy though, tbh.
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Qubee posted:Is there a store similar to Microcentre in Malaysia? I thought of getting some electronics whilst there and bringing them back since they're way more expensive where I live. Not sure what to search on Google maps. Plaza Low Yat if you're in Kuala Lumpur, IT Mall if you're in Petaling Jaya. Both have the stores Ibblebibble mentioned
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The Saddest Rhino posted:Plaza Low Yat if you're in Kuala Lumpur, IT Mall if you're in Petaling Jaya. Both have the stores Ibblebibble mentioned Both recommendations above were great, had all my electronically needs there. Unfortunately the specific thing I'm looking for is only available online and won't be delivered in time. Also, how the hell do people survive with this humidity? It's absolutely horrific. I'm showering multiple times a day. Genting Highlands is the first time I've felt comfortable since landing lol
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You grow up with it so it’s normal. On the plus side it’s really hard to get a heat stroke and you can go out all day. Or you just stay indoors during the day and head out during the evenings
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Pretty much. Some people are just naturally more able to cope with hot climates and humidity, it doesn't bother me much when we visit SE Asia but my partner and kid really seem to struggle with it. That being said, the cold cuts right into me!
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I'm thinking about visiting the Isan area of Thailand.. Specifically Udon Thani.. then maybe go into Laos (I know US citizens need to fill out a visa... but is it a hassle to do at friendship bridges?).. Is there anything specific I need to know going there?
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My info is pre pandemic, but I seem to recall Laos requires you to do the visa application and payment in the airport once you arrive on the spot. I believe there are ways to obtain the visa in advance but it is more expensive as you need to pay an agent.
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The Saddest Rhino posted:My info is pre pandemic, but I seem to recall Laos requires you to do the visa application and payment in the airport once you arrive on the spot. I believe there are ways to obtain the visa in advance but it is more expensive as you need to pay an agent. okay i may not want to deal with adding another country then... :| how's the heat over there in SE Asia now? i am hearing tons of reports about the extreme heat.
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Expect 38 to 40 c on days without rain unless you are at a mountainous area. It's been pretty bad and there was one day where I stepped out into the sun to fix a broken meter for an hour I could feel my skin drying up under the heat. When it's humid you sweat quite a bit so have water ready. Apparently at least 30 people have died of heat stroke in Thailand alone On Laos, I recall the process to be relatively painless in the airport, where it was fixed within less than 15 minutes but that was without a queue
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Strong Sauce posted:okay i may not want to deal with adding another country then... :| Its loving hot as hell. Also be mindful of UV. Where im right now its listed as extreme cheeseboy58 fucked around with this message at 05:27 on May 1, 2024 |
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I crossed the border from Nong Khai to Vientiane about 6 weeks ago and while there wasn't much communication in English it was pretty easy. We're from the UK but the same process would apply for you. If you have dollars and passport photos it will be cheaper, but we didn't and had no issue just paying a bit more in Thai Bhat. We took the bridge via a bus they provide which you have to pay for and then once through the Laos border check we took a bus to the city itself which was much cheaper than the Tuk Tuk would have been. The only thing that tripped us up a little bit was that when we took the bus to Nong Khai the bridge / border is not the last stop and instead of just getting off there we went to the bus station which is quite a way away and had to traipse back. So just make sure to get off when you see the bridge/border.
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The heat, AQI, and UV indexes are all brutal in Bangkok right now. Humidity is all over the place because when the UV index goes up, the humidity plummets as everything is burned away. One thing to note is that while you might sweat a lot during high humidity, you're not getting any cooler because the water can't evaporate as effectively and so you're combining extreme dehydration with a high body temperature and that's where the real danger is.
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The Saddest Rhino posted:Expect 38 to 40 c on days without rain unless you are at a mountainous area. It's been pretty bad and there was one day where I stepped out into the sun to fix a broken meter for an hour I could feel my skin drying up under the heat. gotta get that crispy skin, I bet you would taste delicious
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Strong Sauce posted:how's the heat over there in SE Asia now? i am hearing tons of reports about the extreme heat. I was in Cambodia at the start of April, and every single day peaked over 100 F. It was genuine heat stroke danger territory if you didn't keep to shade and stay hydrated.
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