Author Topic: Asia, Which City To Visit? (Read 29869 times)

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #80 on:** June 28, 2012, 04:33:49 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on June 28, 2012, 04:26:38 AM

Get to visit lots of islands and in a short amount of time. UA happens to service micronesia.

There's enought time to go off the plane? No wonder

aussiebochur · « **Reply #81 on:** June 28, 2012, 04:41:54 AM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on June 28, 2012, 04:33:49 AM

There's enought time to go off the plane? No wonder

Of course, referring to booking an award. Can get really creative...

Dan · « **Reply #82 on:** June 28, 2012, 09:56:21 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on June 28, 2012, 03:12:36 AM

Island hopping with UA sounds fun.

+1, up for an island hopper DO anyone? I'd love to take that flight one day, I just spoke to a frum guy who did it for business whom you probably know.
Plus the whole thing is CPU/RPU eligible!

Maybe take it to ROR or CNS.

dhalpern1 · « **Reply #83 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:06:56 AM »

Check out Macau in Asia! (MFM airport). Ridiculous hotels.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #84 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:16:28 AM »

Quote from: Dan on June 28, 2012, 09:56:21 AM

+1, up for an island hopper DO anyone? I'd love to take that flight one day, I just spoke to a frum guy who did it for business whom you probably know.
Plus the whole thing is CPU/RPU eligible!

Maybe take it to ROR or CNS.

I'm in for hopping, as people started to consider me normal lately.

kivabb · « **Reply #85 on:** June 28, 2012, 07:58:02 PM »

If I you have 72 hours in China mid week, does 2 days in Beijing and 1 day Shanghai make sense? As far as the Jewish tour in Shanghai, I see in trip reports here that some thought it was fascinating and some thought it was too much talking. Worth the trip to Shanghai for the Jewish tour? Thanks

aussiebochur · « **Reply #86 on:** June 28, 2012, 09:07:32 PM »

Quote from: kivabb on June 28, 2012, 07:58:02 PM

If I you have 72 hours in China mid week, does 2 days in Beijing and 1 day Shanghai make sense? As far as the Jewish tour in Shanghai, I see in trip reports here that some thought it was fascinating and some thought it was too much talking. Worth the trip to Shanghai for the Jewish tour? Thanks

Yes, one day in Shanghai is enough but the tour will take up a lot of it.

Its fascinating if you enjoy history. Gives you an appreciation for the city as well as the Jewish history.

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #87 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:36:33 PM »

Quote from: kivabb on June 28, 2012, 07:58:02 PM

If I you have 72 hours in China mid week, does 2 days in Beijing and 1 day Shanghai make sense? As far as the Jewish tour in Shanghai, I see in trip reports here that some thought it was fascinating and some thought it was too much talking. Worth the trip to Shanghai for the Jewish tour? Thanks

Are you going to the wall from Beijing?

kivabb · « **Reply #88 on:** June 29, 2012, 09:48:37 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on June 28, 2012, 09:07:32 PM

Yes, one day in Shanghai is enough but the tour will take up a lot of it.

Its fascinating if you enjoy history. Gives you an appreciation for the city as well as the Jewish history.

That tips the scales. Thanks!

Quote from: Fan of Dan on June 28, 2012, 11:36:33 PM

Are you going to the wall from Beijing?

You tell me. Where should I go from?

aussiebochur · « **Reply #89 on:** June 29, 2012, 10:03:17 AM »

Go from Beijing but go to Mutianyu (part of the wall), its much less crowded.

kivabb · « **Reply #90 on:** June 29, 2012, 10:09:17 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on June 29, 2012, 10:03:17 AM

Go from Beijing but go to Mutianyu (part of the wall), its much less crowded.

Will do.

Not sure if place to post but would love to give back to site and everyone that has helped my trips, but it usually ends up being copy of someones elses trip, hence the redundancy. Maybe if I get gutsy one day, I'll come up with my own ideas and pay back a bit. I really appreciate all the input!

Cbs · « **Reply #91 on:** June 29, 2012, 10:43:57 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on June 28, 2012, 12:00:44 AM

Note, I haven't been to Phuket or Koh Samui but haven't heard anything amazing about either.

bad season now. very rainy.
phuket is not nice, but islands around are beautiful - as well as samui and islands surrounding.
but go there in a few months

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #92 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:03:10 AM »

Which Asian countried require a visa in advance for USA citizens besides Vietnam & China?

damaxer91 · « **Reply #93 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:11:48 AM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on July 13, 2012, 10:03:10 AM

Which Asian countried require a visa in advance for USA citizens besides Vietnam & China?

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

AFAIK, Vietnam is fine without one

Cbs · « **Reply #94 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:31:13 AM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on July 13, 2012, 10:11:48 AM

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

AFAIK, Vietnam is fine without one

I think u need one in Vietnam and in Cambodia you don't IIRC

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #95 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:12:11 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on July 13, 2012, 10:11:48 AM

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

AFAIK, Vietnam is fine without one

ET considers most of those to be Europe

US state dept. Claims Vietnam requires one. Is this incorrect?

Thanks.

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #96 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:30:29 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on July 13, 2012, 10:11:48 AM

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

AFAIK, Vietnam is fine without one

You forgot about Iran and Saudi Arabia!

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #97 on:** July 14, 2012, 03:10:19 PM »

Quote from: Cbs on July 13, 2012, 11:31:13 AM

I think u need one in Vietnam and in Cambodia you don't IIRC

Seems a letter of approval is enough to to get a visa upon arrival

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asia/949565-vietnam-visa-arrival-advance.html

andrew · « **Reply #98 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:00:48 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on July 13, 2012, 10:11:48 AM

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

You've been to those places too!

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #99 on:** July 14, 2012, 06:26:05 PM »

After HKG & BKK, where is the nicest place to spend a shabbos? Meals are not a concern. Looking for a walk friendly city, a shul would be nice.