by LaughingKookaburra » Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:30 am
by Corona Man » Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:50 am
Corona Man wrote:2017 Thailand trip... Outbound flights booked today on QFF points.
by Dogwatcher » Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:09 am
by Corona Man » Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:12 am
Dogwatcher wrote:I don't know what about what to do and see.
But...I've been told the city itself is incredibly easy to access by train - so you may not necessarily need to book transport upon arrival. My brother-in-law has regular stop overs there, for linking flights, and always manages to fit in a meal/beer with a good mate of his who lives in Hong Kong.
by Jim05 » Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:14 pm
Corona Man wrote:Corona Man wrote:2017 Thailand trip... Outbound flights booked today on QFF points.
Decided to tack on a few days in Hong Kong at the end.
Anyone got some good oil here... where to go, what to see & do.... other than shopping. Happy Valley races works for me... Mrs C not so keen
by Corona Man » Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:17 pm
Jim05 wrote:Corona Man wrote:Corona Man wrote:2017 Thailand trip... Outbound flights booked today on QFF points.
Decided to tack on a few days in Hong Kong at the end.
Anyone got some good oil here... where to go, what to see & do.... other than shopping. Happy Valley races works for me... Mrs C not so keen
Regular visitors to HK and couldn't recommend it more highly. Very easy to walk around the tourist parts and public transport is brilliant. Trains, buses etc are clean, cheap and efficient.
Definately take the Star Ferry across the harbour for a whole 30 cents, gives you wondeful views and would recommend a ride up to the peak which weather permitting has awesome views.
If you have kids look at HK Disneyland or Ocean Park. Giant Buddha at Ngong Ping is worth a visit just for the cablecar ride alone. Plenty of other sights in HK to see also. Just make sure you grab a Octopus card on arrival, can use it on transport, vending machines and shops and is the way to go
by LaughingKookaburra » Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:45 am
by Corona Man » Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:06 am
LaughingKookaburra wrote:Heading over to Thailand next Friday for 2 weeks. Land in Koh Samui on the 18th and on the 20th looking at doing a day snorkelling tour to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan. Anyone done it before. Mate of mine did it and he raved about it.
by Wedgie » Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:28 pm
by Wedgie » Fri Sep 02, 2016 4:33 pm
Wedgie wrote:Did a heap around Phi Phi and it was amazing, less coral than Great Barrier Reef but more fish. Will ask a mate I'm catching up with tonight as he's been to Kho Samui
by Tiger2212 » Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:24 am
by Jim05 » Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:59 am
by Tiger2212 » Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:08 pm
by Jim05 » Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:41 pm
Tiger2212 wrote:Lombok is awesome Jim, did a surfing trip there 2 years ago.
by Jase » Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:49 pm
by LaughingKookaburra » Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:41 pm
by Corona Man » Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:51 pm
LaughingKookaburra wrote:Just got back this morning through Singapore. Big 2 weeks but glad to be back. Went to 3 locations;
Pattaya-
If you're a single bloke then this place is dangerous! I can see why it is called the Sin City of the World. Funnily enough I have never, ever seen more Chinese tourists in my life and the streets are continually filled with the best buses I have ever seen- all full of Chinese tourists. Before you go here make sure you have your vaccinations up to date as the City is filthy. Funnily enough the people were not too bad as long as you have some common sense.
If you're going here for a good time then take your time picking them out as it's ladyboy central. Not many blokes under 30. Easily the cheapest place I went in Thailand.
Bangkok-
**** I loved this place. Surprisingly pretty clean through the main tourist parts. The Shopping here is mind boggling and if you shop in the Thai markets MBK and Platinum the prices for some of the quality you get is unmatched compared to anywhere else in the world I have visited. I know retail and clothing like the back of my hand, what you get in platinum for $10 would easily cost you $70+ in Australia if you threw a label on it. The energy, food and nightlife this city has is awesome and easily the best part of my trip personally. Liked the temples and grand palace.
Koh Samui-
It was nice but I was a little disappointed, mainly in some of the people tbh. Locals collectively are a lot more aggressive when it comes to money when compared to my other experiences in other locations in Thailand. It reminded me of Seminyak or Double Six Beach except I reckon Bali does it better. I did do the Samui Football Golf and that is great value and fun. The quality of the course took me by complete shock as it was pretty impressive.
The consistent, loud advertising during the day, the consistent smell of the open drains and as I said some of the people let it down a little imo. It's nice still and I'd encourage others to go, but I prefer parts of Bali myself.
by LaughingKookaburra » Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:00 pm
by Corona Man » Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:01 pm
LaughingKookaburra wrote:It's good fun and bloody tricky. You're right about the non locals.
[b]Pattaya still blows my mind and is bloody cheap. I wanted to play golf but just didn't get around to it.
by Booney » Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:05 pm
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