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Originally Posted by Steph3n
(Post 14069341)
:D this is not uncommon in Asia, they like to stare. Don't mind it it is not rude to them, they stare at their own abnormally tall or large as well, and it is actually a sign of respect. Tall and big means wealthy to them :D
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Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069373)
In my experience, adding EK into the mix always makes things more complicated than just having *A partners.
SIN is a great food town. Given that it is a relatively small city-state whose primary function is to be a business hub for the region, there isn't a whole heck of a lot to do other than eat. There are a few interesting tourist things, like the Singapore Flyer, the night show at the zoo, bird park, etc., but I would recommend focusing on eating and drinking. |
Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 14069101)
! Great success
Now have a Lufty PNR (was listed as A1?? mmm... steaksauce). Tickets were not issued correctly yesterday as I feared and they're going in and manually fixing things. I'm so glad I called. If I had waited until this afternoon the 24 hr. mark would have been hit and the time-bomb of the LH auto-sweeps would have imploded the entire itinerary. Thankfully the agent said her supervisor she's working with saw what was going on, realized the error, and then said "great. I love a good challenge like this" and seemed excited to fix it. |
Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler
(Post 14069298)
I really do not get the appeal of Thailand.
But if you choose to stay out of the soys in BKK and HKT and immerse yourself in the local culture and seek out the unique experiences then you get away from the "land of smiles and stabs in the back" and interact with the truly lovely local people. We were warmly welcomed at the Buddhist temple and met a great person in KRB who took us sea cave kayaking then to his home for a Chang beer. As far as expense goes, we stayed at the Hilton HKT -- one of the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in -- for $40/night. We ate excellent full meals (three courses + drinks) for $5 USD. We experienced wonderful things. Spending 4 days in a beach bungalow here was pure bliss. Even if the monkeys ran out of the jungle and were constantly pooping in the pool. |
Originally Posted by AMF in NJ
(Post 14069385)
I'll need a link to verify this. My wife was really put off by this behavior. Enough that she doesn't want to go back. :(
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Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069373)
In my experience, adding EK into the mix always makes things more complicated than just having *A partners.
Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069373)
SIN is a great food town. Given that it is a relatively small city-state whose primary function is to be a business hub for the region, there isn't a whole heck of a lot to do other than eat.
Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069378)
I find camel rides to be far, far, far smellier than elephant rides.
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Originally Posted by xFF
(Post 14069376)
More micro, watching the radar on Wunderground last night during the storms, the cells' vectors were all around the compass, merging and reforming. Lots of mesocyclone signatures, and one funnel north of Bastrop.
Yes. :-: |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 14069351)
I'd make a WAG that Bolivia's pricing is roughly equivalent to Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and the less touristy parts of Malaysia/Indonesia.
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Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 14069101)
! Great success
Now have a Lufty PNR (was listed as A1?? mmm... steaksauce). Tickets were not issued correctly yesterday as I feared and they're going in and manually fixing things. I'm so glad I called. If I had waited until this afternoon the 24 hr. mark would have been hit and the time-bomb of the LH auto-sweeps would have imploded the entire itinerary. Thankfully the agent said her supervisor she's working with saw what was going on, realized the error, and then said "great. I love a good challenge like this" and seemed excited to fix it. Everytime I have made a change on my reward lately my waitlisted segment drops from the reservation. :rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069373)
In my experience, adding EK into the mix always makes things more complicated than just having *A partners.
SIN is a great food town. Given that it is a relatively small city-state whose primary function is to be a business hub for the region, there isn't a whole heck of a lot to do other than eat. There are a few interesting tourist things, like the Singapore Flyer, the night show at the zoo, bird park, etc., but I would recommend focusing on eating and drinking. Also a good place for warship spotting, for those into that. The carriers and subs of both the US 5th and 7th routinely stop in Singapore, as Malacca is part of their beat. |
And now for something completely different...
Cannonball Run at DFW: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/weird/Car...-95477734.html |
Amazing. Just selected my seats on lufty.com including exit rows on the upper deck of the 744 segments. :-::-:
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Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 14069268)
If you want fun, climb the 1,272 step* path up the side of a mountain in the "footprint of Buddha" at Wat Tham Sua in 98 degree heat with 95% humidity with only 12 oz. of water. I think I lost about 10 lbs doing that.
*Thai style steps. Not your average 18" guys, these are carved into the side of the mountain and are not gentle.
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 14069281)
That has to be ceaselessly frustrating.
Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069318)
LOL.
Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069378)
I find camel rides to be far, far, far smellier than elephant rides.
Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 14069373)
SIN is a great food town. Given that it is a relatively small city-state whose primary function is to be a business hub for the region, there isn't a whole heck of a lot to do other than eat. There are a few interesting tourist things, like the Singapore Flyer, the night show at the zoo, bird park, etc., but I would recommend focusing on eating and drinking.
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Originally Posted by xFF
(Post 14069376)
and one funnel north of Bastrop.
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Cripes, that Phi Phi Island place that DunkinInsider linked was ~ $150 for a bungalow (using random dates). :eek::eek::eek::cool:
That might be worth some festerin'. :-: |
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