Traveling to SE Asia

[deathstar]

Need tips.

Not only what to do, but also (as importantly) what not to do.. There are so many commonly-recommended things that I've checked out while abroad that have been pretty whack.. Just trying not to play myself.

So far, flying into Bangkok, and immediately down to Phuket, as a base for exploring the islands down there. I've heard Phuket proper is overrun with drunk Russians, so we'll be avoiding that. Phi Phi is supposed to be orgasmically beautiful, though ultra touristy, so we'll spend a quick day there, and then go to Koh Yai Noi/Krabi, and flying out of Krabi

Otherwise, trip is wide open. We'd like to do 5-6 days in Vietnam.. So far, thinking about flying into Hanoi, taking a sleeper train down to Hue, and maybe goofing around in Da Nang. Still need to do research

Potentially looking at Koh Rong in Cambodia.. supposed to be pretty laid back, bioluminiscent plankton, etc.

Heard Angkor Wat is pretty cool, but not necessarily worth the trip.

Gonna probably check out Chiang Mai.. otherwise.. dunno.

[Mr. Feeny]

Leaving next week for the start of Summer?

[Creative]

Take me with

[George WB]

Krabi and Chiangmai were awesome. Please don't ride any of the elephants.

[Mr. Feeny]

Jun 18, 2017 5:32:26 GMT -5 George WB said:

Krabi and Chiangmai were awesome. Please don't ride any of the elephants.

There are elephant rides? I want to play!

[Great Divide]

Safe travels!

[deathstar]

Jun 18, 2017 5:32:26 GMT -5 George WB said:

Krabi and Chiangmai were awesome. Please don't ride any of the elephants.

can you tell me about krabi? info is kinda all over the place from what i've read. where in krabi did you stay, what did you like about it, how'd you get around, any specific hotel recommendations. thanks doggie

[deathstar]

and yeah, no elephant riding for me.

[yellowbanana]

Highly recommend Myanmar but only if you have at least 7 nights.

[Andrew]

I spent a week in Phi Phi. Went scuba diving. Stayed in a little bungalow on the beach. It was beautiful. A month later the tsunami happened and all the bungalows got washed into the sea

The boat ride there and back to the Phi Phi is long. I'd recommend staying at least overnight to make it worth it if you go.

[Mountain Reader]

Siem Reap is a pretty cool party town, but you can see everything in a few days. If you go to Angkor Wat wear some good shoes, it's bigger than it looks.
Source: Spent two weeks in Cambodia last year.

[glowworm]

Don't commit suicide by stabbing yourself in the chest. There's easier ways


We'll see if anyone gets the joke.

[deathstar]

Jun 18, 2017 5:37:09 GMT -5 glowworm said:

Don't commit suicide by stabbing yourself in the chest. There's easier ways


We'll see if anyone gets the joke.

Not a clue bae.

[Cybrus]

You going with anyone?

[deathstar]

Jun 18, 2017 5:36:18 GMT -5 Andrew said:

I spent a week in Phi Phi. Went scuba diving. Stayed in a little bungalow on the beach. It was beautiful. A month later the tsunami happened and all the bungalows got washed into the sea

The boat ride there and back to the Phi Phi is long. I'd recommend staying at least overnight to make it worth it if you go.

Awesome.. I'm excited to check it out. Thanks for the heads up on the boat ride as well, we'll definitely stay the night