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Not sure i'd want to sleep in a 5 year old's sheets...
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so glad you guys are going there! fucking luuuuuuushhhh......and secluded...take stuff to keep yourselves occupied like books n games n thingsdeviant wrote:I'm going to go stay here..
http://www.bottlebeach1resort.com
freakin' sweet! seriously, cheapest room is $17 per night.. most exxy... $80
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another travel q - anyone been to ko tao? got accomm recommendations? want something pretty nice so if anyone has been please fill me in!
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We "got stuck" there for a month.
Are you doing any diving? If so you can get pretty much free accom from the place you do diving with. Quality depends on place.
You want to stay somewhere in Sairee I reckon, unless you want to be away from everything.
If you are up for paying a bit I think you could just rock up and look at rooms ( just don't arrive the day after the Full Moon party finishes).
Ha, I have just realised my travel advice sucks.
oh just remembered this place looks MAD!
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Are you doing any diving? If so you can get pretty much free accom from the place you do diving with. Quality depends on place.
You want to stay somewhere in Sairee I reckon, unless you want to be away from everything.
If you are up for paying a bit I think you could just rock up and look at rooms ( just don't arrive the day after the Full Moon party finishes).
Ha, I have just realised my travel advice sucks.
oh just remembered this place looks MAD!
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Yupper Ben - was on Ko Tao just a few months back.
Stayed here...
http://www.jamahkiri.com/
It is out of town, like 4wheel drive out of town - but we wanted to be away from the english backpackers scene. They do run a shuttle into town as well.
Stayed in the 'old hotel' which are effectively AMAZING rooms carved into the rock, simply breathtaking attention to detail. Has fantastic pool, it's own private beach as well. You can hire paddle craft and reach 4 or 5 other beaches in less than 1/2 hour - all with bars right there on the sand. They have their own PADI centre too if you want to dive with out the hassle of big boats and lots of people.
Not the cheapest place, but we were on our honey moon - we loved it so much.
There is also a little walking track up behind the hotel which leads further up into the mountians. A trippy family lives up there and run a 'restuarant' from their house. The Dad came out and passed a bong around during dinner - classic stuff and was some of the best fresh seafood we had.
Stayed here...
http://www.jamahkiri.com/
It is out of town, like 4wheel drive out of town - but we wanted to be away from the english backpackers scene. They do run a shuttle into town as well.
Stayed in the 'old hotel' which are effectively AMAZING rooms carved into the rock, simply breathtaking attention to detail. Has fantastic pool, it's own private beach as well. You can hire paddle craft and reach 4 or 5 other beaches in less than 1/2 hour - all with bars right there on the sand. They have their own PADI centre too if you want to dive with out the hassle of big boats and lots of people.
Not the cheapest place, but we were on our honey moon - we loved it so much.
There is also a little walking track up behind the hotel which leads further up into the mountians. A trippy family lives up there and run a 'restuarant' from their house. The Dad came out and passed a bong around during dinner - classic stuff and was some of the best fresh seafood we had.
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D that place looks awesome thankyou! edit - it's perfect. so good! you don't know how hard it is to find good places in ko tao through search engines!
JBS - thanks again. You don't by any chance know of anywhere good to stay in Paris do you (as the all knowing traveller!) I need some advice for October!
JBS - thanks again. You don't by any chance know of anywhere good to stay in Paris do you (as the all knowing traveller!) I need some advice for October!
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No worries mate - glad to recommend it.
This is my Paris... Have stayed there three times now. Paris accommodation is really different and varied, like London or New York different people like to stay in different areas. And that will depend what you are in town for. In Paris I like to stay up in what has the feeling of an artists quarter + the views at night from the top'o'the'hill are spot on. A bottle of cheap wine, some cheese and crackers, a spot on the lawn near the juggling freaks and a view over paris... yes please.
http://www.hotelroma.fr/
It is up near Sacre Couer in Montmartre. There is a subway station about 30 metres away and a little cafe below which is local based - so Paris. The hotel itself is quirky, each room is different and ohhh so Paris. It is reasonable for what it is, you won't do much better (note - I just checked the prices and it seems the areas 'cool' factor has gone up as it more expensive than when i was last there). It may not be the cleanest - but fuk I can still just sense the vibe of the place, not a straight wall in site.
It is family owned, they don't speak much English so certainly helps to know a little French, but always been more than pleasant to me, and compared to some of the nightmares you hear about it is a safe bet.
I have walked from here to St Germaine before - it takes a good part of the day, but what a way to spend the day, loosing yourself in Paris.
I got loads of recommendations I could make if you wanted.
This is my Paris... Have stayed there three times now. Paris accommodation is really different and varied, like London or New York different people like to stay in different areas. And that will depend what you are in town for. In Paris I like to stay up in what has the feeling of an artists quarter + the views at night from the top'o'the'hill are spot on. A bottle of cheap wine, some cheese and crackers, a spot on the lawn near the juggling freaks and a view over paris... yes please.
http://www.hotelroma.fr/
It is up near Sacre Couer in Montmartre. There is a subway station about 30 metres away and a little cafe below which is local based - so Paris. The hotel itself is quirky, each room is different and ohhh so Paris. It is reasonable for what it is, you won't do much better (note - I just checked the prices and it seems the areas 'cool' factor has gone up as it more expensive than when i was last there). It may not be the cleanest - but fuk I can still just sense the vibe of the place, not a straight wall in site.
It is family owned, they don't speak much English so certainly helps to know a little French, but always been more than pleasant to me, and compared to some of the nightmares you hear about it is a safe bet.
I have walked from here to St Germaine before - it takes a good part of the day, but what a way to spend the day, loosing yourself in Paris.
I got loads of recommendations I could make if you wanted.
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We stayed at Hotel Elysee Montparnasse. It was pretty cool and close to lots of dope crepe places and the underground. Would recommend.shepherd wrote:D that place looks awesome thankyou! edit - it's perfect. so good! you don't know how hard it is to find good places in ko tao through search engines!
JBS - thanks again. You don't by any chance know of anywhere good to stay in Paris do you (as the all knowing traveller!) I need some advice for October!
No idea on cost, was a gift.
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wicked... all this travel talks got me fired up.
I just had my leave approved for October !!!!
Japan woot woot woot!!!!!!
I just had my leave approved for October !!!!
Japan woot woot woot!!!!!!
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i want a holiday rec- beachfront, pretty nice but not death expensive. must have warm water
been looking at fiji. seems like there's a lot of compulsory meal plans and push to be 'involved' in activities. could not for activities- fijian dancing, quoits, basket weaving or sharing a convo with other guests over breakfast either
i just want to relax and do NOTHING, walk on big stretch of white beach. and a beach out the front i can swim in. no trance. no kids. no meal plans
??
been looking at fiji. seems like there's a lot of compulsory meal plans and push to be 'involved' in activities. could not for activities- fijian dancing, quoits, basket weaving or sharing a convo with other guests over breakfast either
i just want to relax and do NOTHING, walk on big stretch of white beach. and a beach out the front i can swim in. no trance. no kids. no meal plans
??
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i have checked out fiji too gnat - and decided against. too toursity and honeymoony...
sounds like you should go to bottle beach where Dan & india are going! have you been through thailand much?
loads of places away from touristas!
i am also considering the Solomon islands, like fiji before fiji became fiji....
sounds like you should go to bottle beach where Dan & india are going! have you been through thailand much?
loads of places away from touristas!
i am also considering the Solomon islands, like fiji before fiji became fiji....
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I has the infos on the Solomons...
Breathtaking beauty (esp Western Province), but NOT cheap and not easy to travel... Can tell more if interested...
Gnat: had that same dilemma many times - always seems hard to go past Thailand TBH... Could not for Fiji package deal.
99% locked in leave for March-April
JAPAN here we come!! Woot woot!
Breathtaking beauty (esp Western Province), but NOT cheap and not easy to travel... Can tell more if interested...
Gnat: had that same dilemma many times - always seems hard to go past Thailand TBH... Could not for Fiji package deal.
99% locked in leave for March-April
JAPAN here we come!! Woot woot!
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or maybe Cocos islands?
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hmmm. thanks for recs guys
vanuatu is nice d- but pretty pricey to eat and drink- similar prices to aus
dengelman reckon you're right re thailand. looking at ko kho khao for a week. and a sick cliffside lux joint in samui for a week of massage and frangipani baths on the deck
vanuatu is nice d- but pretty pricey to eat and drink- similar prices to aus
dengelman reckon you're right re thailand. looking at ko kho khao for a week. and a sick cliffside lux joint in samui for a week of massage and frangipani baths on the deck
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any good sites etc for Japan accomodations etc?
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lol didn't you live in Japan for 2 years?
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yes.. LIVE not stay
and it was 10 years ago..
lots of you have been since so was wondering if any mad tips?
and it was 10 years ago..
lots of you have been since so was wondering if any mad tips?
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yes please all japan hot-tips appreciated.
(will also trawl back through previous 38 pages of thread i promise)
lol at gnat samui frangipani bathing holiday - gone soft or what?!
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lol at gnat samui frangipani bathing holiday - gone soft or what?!
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I stayed in hostels... prob not what you are after
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Any recommendations of good restaurants / bars / places to go in Krakow and Warsaw? Was in krakow back in 2001 as a skint backpacker so didn't see that much besides the standard stuff. First time in Warsaw.
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Hmmm. Was in krakow a few years back, saw Andy c play in a basement club, was mad. No real recommendations though, was a skint backpacker myself. I prefered western Poland, rural areas, krakow and big W didn't really have as much charm as other cities in western Europe, but rural Poland was stunning.
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Elly W & K are just awesome.
loved the (cant remember the name) square in the centre of both cities.
mad break dancing and music and show/carry on.
restaurants OUTside these squares are the winner as they arent so touristy. sorry names etc escape me... mmm peirogi... with the mad bacon sauce.. .mmmm
u going to auschwitz?
also re clubs etc.. each time I got to a city a quick google usually found me what was on and happening around town.. and backpackers usually know
loved the (cant remember the name) square in the centre of both cities.
mad break dancing and music and show/carry on.
restaurants OUTside these squares are the winner as they arent so touristy. sorry names etc escape me... mmm peirogi... with the mad bacon sauce.. .mmmm
u going to auschwitz?
also re clubs etc.. each time I got to a city a quick google usually found me what was on and happening around town.. and backpackers usually know
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welcome back elly. poland was too long ago for me to give you anything good sorry
and LOL dengelman i am going soft and easy up for this holiday. priming for south america next. far out there are some SICK places to stay in ko tao. and so cheap for what they are. gimme gimme lux holiday, beachfront, many alcoholic beverages and twice daily massages
and LOL dengelman i am going soft and easy up for this holiday. priming for south america next. far out there are some SICK places to stay in ko tao. and so cheap for what they are. gimme gimme lux holiday, beachfront, many alcoholic beverages and twice daily massages
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Tower Pub in Krakow is good for Metal/Death Metal. In a basement, lots of metal heads/goths and cheap beer. Was a crackin' night.elysium wrote:Any recommendations of good restaurants / bars / places to go in Krakow and Warsaw? Was in krakow back in 2001 as a skint backpacker so didn't see that much besides the standard stuff. First time in Warsaw.
Also there's heaps of good Turkish restaurants (this was in 2007), and also stay away from cheap pierogi.
EDIT: One more thing, check out the salt mine outside of Krakow.
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holy crap that looks awesome Gnatty. not bad price on the hide away villas either!
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i know. going full lux though in castaway jobbies for a week then a week cliffside in samui with personal plunge pool and the whole shebang
gimme gimme gimme...
gimme gimme gimme...
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Thanks all!
Luke - thanks for the tips finding the good restaurants. I am looking forward to actually be able to eat at restaurants this time - last time it was a steady diet of ham and cheese sandwiches!
I did go the first time. I had for years thought I should in some weird way? And then when I actually got to Krakow I almost didn't because I felt like I would be intruding or being a rubberneck or something. One of the things that weirded me out the most was how eerily normal Auschwitz 1 was... on the outside at least. Which was somehow more disturbing than Birkenau even though that was the one that was purpose built.
Amick - definitely want to see the salt mines. I thought they were just holes in the ground where salt was mined and was not too interested -- did not realise there was all this stuff actually carved out of the salt. Looking forward to it
Gnatty - enjoy the beach, bevvies and backrubs - it sounds divine!
Do you know, one of the first things I thought of when I found out I was going to Krakow was you! hehe I remembered that you posted years ago about randomly walking down into into some kind of medieval dungeon where you saw Andy C for about 5 euro or something. Stuck in my mind.DBoy wrote:saw Andy c play in a basement club, was mad.
Luke - thanks for the tips finding the good restaurants. I am looking forward to actually be able to eat at restaurants this time - last time it was a steady diet of ham and cheese sandwiches!
I did go the first time. I had for years thought I should in some weird way? And then when I actually got to Krakow I almost didn't because I felt like I would be intruding or being a rubberneck or something. One of the things that weirded me out the most was how eerily normal Auschwitz 1 was... on the outside at least. Which was somehow more disturbing than Birkenau even though that was the one that was purpose built.
Amick - definitely want to see the salt mines. I thought they were just holes in the ground where salt was mined and was not too interested -- did not realise there was all this stuff actually carved out of the salt. Looking forward to it
Gnatty - enjoy the beach, bevvies and backrubs - it sounds divine!
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gnat wrote:i know. going full lux though in castaway jobbies for a week then a week cliffside in samui with personal plunge pool and the whole shebang
gimme gimme gimme...
lol i just made other people at my work jealous. but then not so lol cos i'm not going. dammit
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this is where we stayed on Samui. Pure luxury and they had great taste in music too.
http://www.sandalwoodsamui.com/
http://www.sandalwoodsamui.com/
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hehe liz- it's a great site- partic by thai standards. hope it's as good as it looks
cheers d- i looked at that place. looks lovely. also got this joint on my radar:
http://www.zarabeachresort.com/home.html
man there are some whingeing khunts on trip advisor. the stuff they bother complaining about lol
cheers d- i looked at that place. looks lovely. also got this joint on my radar:
http://www.zarabeachresort.com/home.html
man there are some whingeing khunts on trip advisor. the stuff they bother complaining about lol
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i smaaaashed the peroigi hard in poland.. haha.. (Actually 3 months in Europe all up I reckon I put on 10 kilos too much good food)elysium wrote:Thanks all!
Luke - thanks for the tips finding the good restaurants. I am looking forward to actually be able to eat at restaurants this time - last time it was a steady diet of ham and cheese sandwiches!
I did go the first time. I had for years thought I should in some weird way? And then when I actually got to Krakow I almost didn't because I felt like I would be intruding or being a rubberneck or something. One of the things that weirded me out the most was how eerily normal Auschwitz 1 was... on the outside at least. Which was somehow more disturbing than Birkenau even though that was the one that was purpose built.
It was sort of the reason I went to Europe all the stuff I'd read etc I also felt i HAD to go ..
Apart from what I already knew the sheer size of it was what I struggled to take in. Then the rooms with the hair, the toothbrushes, false teeth etc etc ..
I was honestly speechless for the next day or so ...
I stumbled on to some mad gigs also while in a few countries (eg: a crazy dnb party in venice in one of those old meeting place square things) just by googling stuff like 'dnb, breaks (insert city)' just before i arrived and stubbled on some mad parties..
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looks plush dude! still pumped for ko tao after that place you showed me. looks awesome.DBoy wrote:this is where we stayed on Samui. Pure luxury and they had great taste in music too.
http://www.sandalwoodsamui.com/
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Decided I NEED to go to Bora Bora in august. Tahiti or Vanuatu, I dont think i mind. both look as fucking tropical paradise as the other.
anyone been?
anyone been?
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bora bora would be sick sammy. would love to stay in those over water hut thingimys
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I've never flown Jetstar overseas.Hatsudai wrote:deathstar!Amick wrote:Shitstar
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Just to clarify:
- Is it the same as national service - ie: pay more for food, movies etc?
- Why exactly does it suck so bad?
Looking for cheap flights to Japan, and pretty much seems Jetstar and Cathay are the cheapest by far...
Thanks guys.
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late march-april...
BANG!
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dan, my sis flew back from thailand with jetstar and reckoned it had even less leg room- bad news for her 6ft 6 partner
their other gripes were paying for food, movies, blankets etc and that the staff couldn't give a shit
dunno if this is reflective of service in general though...
in terms of safety, jetstar has a better record than cathay, albeit a new airline
their other gripes were paying for food, movies, blankets etc and that the staff couldn't give a shit
dunno if this is reflective of service in general though...
in terms of safety, jetstar has a better record than cathay, albeit a new airline
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for $400 bux more return you can fly Malaysia Air... Great service and no extra costs... I had one bad flight with them though... was right in front of toilets.. therefore seat would not recline and had stinky toilet queue next to me and flushing sound every 10 mins.... SUCKED for 7 hours.
try and pick your seats as far away from the fecking toilets as possible
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jetstar international is pretty crap, but fine tbh.
its like air asia really....
im really needing to plan a trip somewhere this year to get me through this season of loads of work.
but i just dunno where to go.
still interested in solomon islands, samoa or somewhere tropical and off the beaten track.
its like air asia really....
im really needing to plan a trip somewhere this year to get me through this season of loads of work.
but i just dunno where to go.
still interested in solomon islands, samoa or somewhere tropical and off the beaten track.
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Hmmm... thanks for advice. Forgot about leg room - that kills me on long flights - awake and uncomfortable whilst the lady sleeps blissfully!
Still reckon I'll go with a cheapie - 400 extra shmackos to spend in a random Japanese bar!
GK: as i said I've worked and travelled in both the Sols and Samoa, so hit us up if any specific q's.
Still reckon I'll go with a cheapie - 400 extra shmackos to spend in a random Japanese bar!
GK: as i said I've worked and travelled in both the Sols and Samoa, so hit us up if any specific q's.
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Varkala India, looks mad
http://z.about.com/d/goindia/1/0/s/7/-/-/varkala1.jpg
I'd love to go there...
http://z.about.com/d/goindia/1/0/s/7/-/-/varkala1.jpg
I'd love to go there...
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i flew jetstar international and tbh it was fine. pretty slow service on one of the flights, but still didn't matter overly so. tbh take a valium, service or lack thereof is not a problem if you are alseep.ghetto kitty wrote:jetstar international is pretty crap, but fine tbh.
its like air asia really....
im really needing to plan a trip somewhere this year to get me through this season of loads of work.
but i just dunno where to go.
still interested in solomon islands, samoa or somewhere tropical and off the beaten track.
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oh no! i had that on a JAL flight from JFK to Narita ... 14 hours of can.for $400 bux more return you can fly Malaysia Air... Great service and no extra costs... I had one bad flight with them though... was right in front of toilets.. therefore seat would not recline and had stinky toilet queue next to me and flushing sound every 10 mins.... SUCKED for 7 hours.
Had the same thing back from BKK last year. 9 hours of can.
Pleasant.
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That was Narita to KL
wasn't happy... plus that particular plane had sucky inflight entertainment system too... was mega fail
wasn't happy... plus that particular plane had sucky inflight entertainment system too... was mega fail