Yeah some bathrooms are just a hole in the floor. Take your own wipes.
Steven Coffey
posted
Thailand is wonderful! At least it was in 1968!! The people are apolitical, the food pretty good (plenty of Thai/American/Eurpeon to eat), the sites incredible. Take a tour of the canals - might gag you, but interesting. There used to be an "amusement park" where they demo'd elephants working, etc. Also, I'm told a trip to Chiang Mai the ancient royal capital is wonderful -- never been there. I was stationed at Korat (Thai name is 47 letters long) in the middle of the country. Will send more as I think of it.
Dave Boyd
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My sister lives in Japan, near Tokyo, but she is actually going to be here starting next week, so I'm no help.
Ben Stockwell
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Biggest "Tip" is don't "Tip"... that is a misguided American phenomenon that we pay a taxi driver for a $15 fare then we feel the need to give them another $2 or $3 dollars. This only happens in America.... please do not let it spread. Other than that have fun and stay hydrated which means drink plenty of alcohol and beer...
Always good advise in any country!!!
Bob Froehlich
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Bangkok is fun for a couple of days. The floating markets are cool for pics but that's it. Ko San (spelling?) is a hoot. Once you've seen one temple you've seen all. Tons of fun bars and eats. If you have time Chiang Mai is amazing and cheap to get to. Islands are all awesome. If you go to a ping pong show, don't touch anything. If you go to an elephant sanctuary look for one that doesn't allow riding the elephants...and avoid the tiger shows (they dope them up so you can get closer....sad).
Also- you bargain and haggle for everything. Cabs, tuk tuk rides, souvenirs etc. sorta like Latin America. And definitely tip in Thailand- it makes a noticeable difference in service. Might not be the custom elsewhere in the region and no offense to dr bob ;)
Lucas Gochanour
posted
Eat EVERYTHING.
Drew Ahrold
posted
Massages! Errrrwhere! Sometimes they rub your tummy. It's quite pleasant.
Allie Peters
posted
Do the opposite of whatever Christian Renaud tells you
Danyelle Crowell
posted
My uncle lives in Tokyo and he has always said take the bullet train somewhere.
Amy Larson
posted
Ryan Meyer, any tips? 😊
Jenni Henter
posted
Eat everything.
Aeon Grey
posted
Is there a Gauri Sharma eye roll for this trip?!? You guys are going to have a freaking blast.
Emily Hoover Anderson
posted
Try to get outside the cities as much as possible.
Renting scooters in the countryside/smaller cities is awesome and cheap... like $6/day (prob wouldn't do it in Bangkok though 😬)
Depending on how long you'll be in Japan maybe look into the rail pass.
Brad Dwyer
posted
Bring TP and chewing gum - it's tough to find both. We love love love Singapore. It's my favorite place on earth.
Desiree Bump Rones
posted
Baby/low dose chewable aspirin every 2-4 hrs or so on the flight (not a medical doctor so only if you can tolerate aspirin) will prevent any swelling of legs, fingers and ankles.
Paige Butler
posted
Outside Bangkok - go to Chatuchak market. Amazing art, sculptures, jewelry, furniture, you name it. www.chatuchak.org
Paige Butler
posted
Fish pedicures in Bangkok!! Fun!! We did ours on Khao San road (backpackers road. Here's info from CNN that I agree with: capital Bangkok stands in stark contrast, a nonstop whirl of street-food stalls, shopping malls and busy roads. The pace is nothing short of electric. Swanky Sukhumvit is the city's bustling modern center, while the infamous Khao San Road is the starting point for many a heavy night. Those after something a touch less hectic can enjoy stunning views and superb cocktails in one of Bangkok's myriad rooftop bars. A sense of calm amongst the chaos can be found at the riverside Grand Palace and nearby Wat Pho, with its huge reclining Buddha.
Paige Butler
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Tokyo - so much to do there! A good friend of mine just moved there- but is now in Chiang mai for work for the month of July. If you want some tips from her about Tokyo or Thailand though, let me know and I can put you in touch.
Paige Butler
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Shoot me a message when in Bangkok and I can show ya around. Lots of tips but my biggest one is 2.5 weeks is not actually a ton of time so prioritize accordingly.
Ryan Meyer
posted
Oh one last thing, those in the know seem to strongly prefer ubud to jakarta. Food for thought if you're able to change your flight.
Ryan Meyer
posted
What dates will you be in Tokyo? I will be there beginning of august
Jason Reiter
posted
No kidding! When will you be in Singapore?
Ingrid Paige
posted
If you don't have them already, buy noise cancelling headphones for the flights. Makes a huge difference on the long flights
Ingrid Paige
posted
twitter comments
The 7-11s in Tokyo have surprisingly good potstickers. The Ghibli museum is delightful, but you have to buy tickets in advance.
thedalaialana
posted
No restaurant ever provides enough water. The conveyor belt sushi places are amazing. You can eat your weight in sushi for, like, 20 bucks.
thedalaialana
posted
Love hotels are a fucking riot and make for great photo ops. The Tokyo tower is open late and has a great view.
facebook comments
Keep it in your pants.
Joe Ogrin posted
Bangkok may or may not have toilet paper in public restrooms. My husband discovered that the hard way...
m.youtube.com/watch?...Yd9Gv0
Stephanie Harper posted
Yeah some bathrooms are just a hole in the floor. Take your own wipes.
Steven Coffey posted
Thailand is wonderful! At least it was in 1968!! The people are apolitical, the food pretty good (plenty of Thai/American/Eurpeon to eat), the sites incredible. Take a tour of the canals - might gag you, but interesting. There used to be an "amusement park" where they demo'd elephants working, etc. Also, I'm told a trip to Chiang Mai the ancient royal capital is wonderful -- never been there. I was stationed at Korat (Thai name is 47 letters long) in the middle of the country. Will send more as I think of it.
Dave Boyd posted
My sister lives in Japan, near Tokyo, but she is actually going to be here starting next week, so I'm no help.
Ben Stockwell posted
Biggest "Tip" is don't "Tip"... that is a misguided American phenomenon that we pay a taxi driver for a $15 fare then we feel the need to give them another $2 or $3 dollars. This only happens in America.... please do not let it spread. Other than that have fun and stay hydrated which means drink plenty of alcohol and beer...
Always good advise in any country!!!
Bob Froehlich posted
Bangkok is fun for a couple of days. The floating markets are cool for pics but that's it. Ko San (spelling?) is a hoot. Once you've seen one temple you've seen all. Tons of fun bars and eats. If you have time Chiang Mai is amazing and cheap to get to. Islands are all awesome. If you go to a ping pong show, don't touch anything. If you go to an elephant sanctuary look for one that doesn't allow riding the elephants...and avoid the tiger shows (they dope them up so you can get closer....sad).
Also- you bargain and haggle for everything. Cabs, tuk tuk rides, souvenirs etc. sorta like Latin America. And definitely tip in Thailand- it makes a noticeable difference in service. Might not be the custom elsewhere in the region and no offense to dr bob ;)
Lucas Gochanour posted
Eat EVERYTHING.
Drew Ahrold posted
Massages! Errrrwhere! Sometimes they rub your tummy. It's quite pleasant.
Allie Peters posted
Do the opposite of whatever Christian Renaud tells you
Danyelle Crowell posted
My uncle lives in Tokyo and he has always said take the bullet train somewhere.
Amy Larson posted
Ryan Meyer, any tips? 😊
Jenni Henter posted
Eat everything.
Aeon Grey posted
Is there a Gauri Sharma eye roll for this trip?!? You guys are going to have a freaking blast.
Emily Hoover Anderson posted
Try to get outside the cities as much as possible.
Renting scooters in the countryside/smaller cities is awesome and cheap... like $6/day (prob wouldn't do it in Bangkok though 😬)
Depending on how long you'll be in Japan maybe look into the rail pass.
Brad Dwyer posted
Bring TP and chewing gum - it's tough to find both. We love love love Singapore. It's my favorite place on earth.
Desiree Bump Rones posted
Baby/low dose chewable aspirin every 2-4 hrs or so on the flight (not a medical doctor so only if you can tolerate aspirin) will prevent any swelling of legs, fingers and ankles.
Paige Butler posted
Outside Bangkok - go to Chatuchak market. Amazing art, sculptures, jewelry, furniture, you name it. www.chatuchak.org
Paige Butler posted
Fish pedicures in Bangkok!! Fun!! We did ours on Khao San road (backpackers road. Here's info from CNN that I agree with: capital Bangkok stands in stark contrast, a nonstop whirl of street-food stalls, shopping malls and busy roads. The pace is nothing short of electric. Swanky Sukhumvit is the city's bustling modern center, while the infamous Khao San Road is the starting point for many a heavy night. Those after something a touch less hectic can enjoy stunning views and superb cocktails in one of Bangkok's myriad rooftop bars. A sense of calm amongst the chaos can be found at the riverside Grand Palace and nearby Wat Pho, with its huge reclining Buddha.
Paige Butler posted
Tokyo - so much to do there! A good friend of mine just moved there- but is now in Chiang mai for work for the month of July. If you want some tips from her about Tokyo or Thailand though, let me know and I can put you in touch.
Paige Butler posted
Shoot me a message when in Bangkok and I can show ya around. Lots of tips but my biggest one is 2.5 weeks is not actually a ton of time so prioritize accordingly.
Ryan Meyer posted
Oh one last thing, those in the know seem to strongly prefer ubud to jakarta. Food for thought if you're able to change your flight.
Ryan Meyer posted
What dates will you be in Tokyo? I will be there beginning of august
Jason Reiter posted
No kidding! When will you be in Singapore?
Ingrid Paige posted
If you don't have them already, buy noise cancelling headphones for the flights. Makes a huge difference on the long flights
Ingrid Paige posted
twitter comments
The 7-11s in Tokyo have surprisingly good potstickers. The Ghibli museum is delightful, but you have to buy tickets in advance.
thedalaialana posted
No restaurant ever provides enough water. The conveyor belt sushi places are amazing. You can eat your weight in sushi for, like, 20 bucks.
thedalaialana posted
Love hotels are a fucking riot and make for great photo ops. The Tokyo tower is open late and has a great view.
thedalaialana posted
@broox my friend @harper might have some tips.
iandees posted
@broox Fu-unji in Tokyo! Ask for access to "the doc" @CLINT
ejacqui posted
@broox @harper Elephants World sanctuary outside of Bangkok. Mamma Noy Cookery School if you go to Chiang Mai. Go to Chiang Mai, it’s the best
ZackShapiro posted
@broox @harper eat everything. preferably on the street where lots of people congregate. day trips from bangkok are great (temples, rivers, trains)
joshuanguyen posted
Go to a Muay Thai match in Bangkok
davidmathers posted
Fish head curry at Banana Leaf Apolo in Singapore, then wander around the Mustafa Centre, aghast at the gluttony of useless mass production.
brooksethomas posted
@joshuanguyen @broox @harper Excellent tips. Also: go with an open mind. Leave plenty of room in your itinerary for changes.
ChrisGNguyen posted
@ejacqui @broox go here t.co/t05NIunxY5
CLINT posted
@ejacqui @broox t.co/VKdeYAHoLp
CLINT posted
@CLINT @ejacqui @broox (cc: @TonyKanaan)
girlinblack posted
@broox @harper Go to lake toba in Sumatra
djdharper posted
I'll email you my list of SG recs - Have fun! Also, what are you doing in Jakarta? Def an interesting place.
rturumella posted
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