Travelling abroad

Chicky · Post by **Chicky** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:57 pm

Hi all. Just wanting to pick everyone's brains

I am an overseas virgin, and I am heading to Phuket and Bangkok next month. I have just completed the passport process (omg how expensive is it!) and am wondering if anyone on the forum has been there, or has any tips.

I'm extremely nervous, as my overseas experience thus far has been to Rottnest.

I will be going with two girlfriends who have travelled abroad before but none of us have been to these places before.

Any hints, suggestions or 'do not do's' for our trip?

Cheers
Chicky

Millsy · Post by **Millsy** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:06 pm

Do NOT Go to the pingpong shows.

Schism_ · Post by **Schism_** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:15 pm

BAHAHAHA, if you're female that is!

Fastlane · Post by **Fastlane** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:41 pm

Millsy wrote:Do NOT Go to the pingpong shows.

Pingpong? What about the budgies???

Post by **Toottoot** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:42 pm

Shes travelling with GIRLFRIENDS - it might be her thing.

Rockjet · Post by **Rockjet** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:45 pm

Take an almost empty suitcase Chicky, so you have room for bargains to bring home. Try not to star on Border Patrol on your way back in!

Have a great time.

Chicky · Post by **Chicky** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:18 pm

Oh boy... pingpong

As for the budgies, nah I'll pass thanks. Suitcase sorted, thanks RJ. Hey, I'll make sure I'm wearing a WARSUG shirt on my way back in just in case i get a cameo on Border Patrol

Turbo · Post by **Turbo** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:25 pm

Stick to bottled water and be cautious of the ice in your drinks...

spartacus · Post by **spartacus** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:22 pm

Rockjet wrote:Take an almost empty suitcase Chicky, so you have room for bargains to bring home. Try not to star on Border Patrol on your way back in!

Have a great time.

Unless your waving at the camera with one of those "Hello" posters you see at the footy

Post by **Always RX** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:42 pm

Agree on the price of your tuk-tuk journeys before you get in... dont stop to "help" anyone fill out a quick survey...and Turbo`s advice re ice in drinks is very good advice though most big hotels and restaurants are pretty good these days but beware of it in smaller places.
Most of all just relax , dont be in a hurry to get anywhere , smile at everyone.. they love that and you`ll have a great time , the thais are beautiful people.

trent · Post by **trent** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:17 pm

Go and see your local GP in regards to any injections that you may have to get before travelling....
Also it may be a good idea to take some anti-nausea /anti-gastro medication, just incase you do get a little "Bangkok-Belly" ( Don't forget to declare.)

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

phreak · Post by **phreak** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:19 am

don't lick the ground...

Post by **Tyranus** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:22 pm

Store money in things like old film canisters, crooks don't want heaps of pictures of someone's holiday, or film they want money, they'll over look it...mainly in hotel rooms.

spartacus · Post by **spartacus** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:10 pm

Spoke too a tourist today from thailand at the event i'm photographing at:
she gave me three tips for thailand and the rest of SE asia

1) be very wary of your back, people may follow you and take your money
2) keep away from driving on your own, if you break down (especially on country roads) no one will stop and help
3) already mentioned but... the water is not the cleanest but bottled water is generally OK, the cheap sticker labels on bottled water is just one that the shop has poured itself; always check the seal

ENJOY

ZO100_marto · Post by **ZO100_marto** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 4:37 pm

Turbo wrote:Stick to bottled water and be cautious of the ice in your drinks...

There's a 7-11 on every street corner and 600ml water is under 30c Au. Every hotel gives you 2 free bottles of water each day and as for ice, its all safe as its such big business no one makes there own.