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offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 16:49 [#01916049]
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I'm leaving on Tuesday evening for a 3 month (?) trip.

I'm so scared, and underprepared, I haven't even got my
rucksack sorted yet, I can't decide which one.

I'm flying into Bangkok, and have a return flight from
Singapore in September. I've got a little trek thing booked
to break me in the first week but apart from that there is a
vast expanse of no plans.

Anyone got any tips/experiences/anything?? :D

Also, I'm trying to fill my ipod up with as much new stuff
as I can get my hands on. If you could recommend some
interesting albums I'd appreciate it, it seems like a
perfect time to discover new music. I've just got some Jim
O'Rourke. I wish I could just take 3 months' worth of Peel
radio shows...


 

offline i_x_ten from arsemuncher on 2006-06-08 16:51 [#01916055]
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don't leave/ teh midlands needs decent [ep[pe or wer all
drones


 

offline Dannn_ from United Kingdom on 2006-06-08 16:55 [#01916061]
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its gonna be hot shit, i envy you


 

offline virginpusher from County Clare on 2006-06-08 16:55 [#01916062]
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Hey i hope everything goes well for you! You are getting to
do something alot of people in their lives will never do.
Try to make the best of every possible moment!

Also "food" yum! :9

that face is me licking my chops!


 

offline J198 from Maastricht (Netherlands, The) on 2006-06-08 16:55 [#01916064]
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whoa.. are you going alone?

watch 'the beach' first/again before you leave.

good luck john! be safe, take pics, have fun!


 

offline virginpusher from County Clare on 2006-06-08 16:56 [#01916065]
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For real! Thats gonna be quite the adventure. I need to
leave the US for reals!


 

offline impakt from where we do not speak of! on 2006-06-08 16:58 [#01916067]
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Use a condom!


 

offline i_x_ten from arsemuncher on 2006-06-08 16:58 [#01916068]
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travel to blighty and see all the xltronic cunts


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:01 [#01916070]
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Thanks jeroen, yeah I'm off on my own, so scared to hell but
I'm just biting the bullet. Haven't seen that film yet but I
will try and get hold of it, I'll probably be going through
the area that was shot, I think.

VP, Dan, cheers guys I'm going to set up a photo flickr or
other, I've got a brand new 1gb memory card for my shiny new
camera :D


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-08 17:02 [#01916072]
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good luck man you'll ahve ana wsome time :D


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:09 [#01916076]
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hey thanks :)

Are your Japan plans still on???


 

offline Free your mind from UmeÃ¥ (Sweden) on 2006-06-08 17:22 [#01916087]
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You lucky bastard, I been in Asia 5 times backpacking, I
wanna go agian!!! :(


 

offline Free your mind from UmeÃ¥ (Sweden) on 2006-06-08 17:23 [#01916089]
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Oh, check out Laos its really beutyfull and they got the
cheapest weed in all of Asia :)


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-08 17:24 [#01916091]
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yeah indeed although im kinda poo and jobles sin the interim
and i kinda need fligt and first months rent money! gonna
have to do some sales!



 

offline Dannn_ from United Kingdom on 2006-06-08 17:26 [#01916095]
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cash
in
the
attic


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-08 17:29 [#01916099]
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well actually tehy are making out on teh show thast what teh
cash is for but in actual fact i aint getting apenny of it
.... shitty eh!


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:34 [#01916107]
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Hope so! are you still off to Japan soon??


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:35 [#01916109]
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Lol wtf??? Sorry I thought that one hadn't gone through
before I posted it, and I just refreshed it, ignore :)


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-08 17:36 [#01916111]
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mid august most likely, if your in japan when i am there
feel free to ahve a p[lace to crash!


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:36 [#01916112]
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Good luck with it, wish I could afford to incorporate Japan
into my trip...


 

offline Drunken Mastah from OPPERKLASSESVIN!!! (Norway) on 2006-06-08 17:36 [#01916113]
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schoolgirls!


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:37 [#01916114]
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Thanks man :)))


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:37 [#01916115]
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And ladyboys, more importantly


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-08 17:39 [#01916119]
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You must be a pro! You smoked a bit of the herb when you
were there then? I'm paranoid about ending up in a
Midnight-Express style situation as soon as I inhale


 

offline virginpusher from County Clare on 2006-06-08 17:58 [#01916138]
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Please email it to me! As i am not on here as much lately.
It'd be a shame to miss it. I like to see other peoples
voyages and experiences!


 

offline unabomber from Palma de Mallorca (Spain) on 2006-06-09 01:46 [#01916237]
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Well, I told this tip before, but here we go again...

A guy sells you Marihuana.
You pay him.
He goes to the police and sells some info.
They pay him.
Cops come to you.

Option 1: Spend long time in a third world prision.

Option 2: Give ALL your cash (credit card, bank accounts...)
to the cops in order to avoid prision.


 

offline unabomber from Palma de Mallorca (Spain) on 2006-06-09 01:49 [#01916238]
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BTW:

I traveled Africa alone and bought Marihuana, but just after
some days with the "dealer" walkin' talkin' and becomin'
friends... Booked as local guide at first...

Traveling alone is one of the best experiences I've had so
far...

Congratulations, dude.


 

offline Ezkerraldean from the lowest common denominator (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-09 01:52 [#01916240]
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have fun!

spread the word of IDM wherever you travel!!


 

offline Exaph from United Kingdom on 2006-06-09 02:20 [#01916253]
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I went to Thailand for 2 months and it was the best thing I
have ever done. Hearing this makes me jealous.

Tuk-Tuk drivers will try and rip you off initially, straight
from the airport. You will still probably think its an ok
deal until you get used to the currency, but its worth
noting. Try and have a hotel to stay in for the first couple
of days while you settle in. Bangkok is massive but you want
to be heading to the Kao San Road asap.

Spend more time in Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phan Ngan (Full Moon
Party is a must) and Koh Tao (Beautiful, best place to start
diving) as opposed Koh Samui and Phuket (VERY SLEAZY
COMMERCIAL PLACES).

Watch out for:

. Drugs, on the way to the full moon party we were searched
by army officers who had guns and were pretty thorough. They
will either bribe you are put you away. If you must get any
heres the rule of thumb; NEVER buy it off a Thai. Buy it off
someone whos travelling and then be VERY careful where you
smoke/take it.

. Ladyboys (theyre very convincing)

. Red bull - 10p in a medicine bottle and it aint fizzy.
Wicked stuff.

. Tuk Tuk drivers at night - they get commision for taking
you to dodgy places so know where you want to go and be
clear. Dont end up down a a dark alley like we did on the
first night.

Also try and get up to Kanchanaburi - we did treking,
kayaking in lagoons, elephant riding, and I even stroked a
tiger there! Immense. All that cost about £10!

Dont ever disrespect the monarchy there. Never lose face.
Dont stand on a coin/note face up (like I did on day one).

Watch the Beach again. But dont take it too seriously.


 

offline SValx from United Kingdom on 2006-06-09 07:15 [#01916401]
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I'm going to Asia too, at the end of this month. I'm flying
to Bangkok and staying in Thailand and Laos for a month.
Excited but nervous! :) Have fun!


 

offline WooferAttack from Milano (Italy) on 2006-06-09 16:13 [#01916798]
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wow, this is a real trip! good luck


 

offline yann_g from now on 2006-06-09 17:10 [#01916852]
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beeing prepared? what for? i was underprepared too for my 6
months trip in latin america, you won't die, you'll only
learn how to get prepared next time :)


 

offline yann_g from now on 2006-06-09 17:11 [#01916853]
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oh, and have a nice trip! ^^


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-09 20:26 [#01916944]
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Thanks guys, seriously :)

Exaph thanks for your tips you sound like a wise fellow.
I'll keep them in mind - cheers.

Svlax, email me if you wanna, I might be in bangkok when
you're there, perhaps... :)


 

offline evolume from seattle (United States) on 2006-06-09 20:54 [#01916945]
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remember to post pics!


 

offline yann_g from now on 2006-06-09 21:02 [#01916950]
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seconded


 

offline SValx from United Kingdom on 2006-06-10 03:56 [#01917097]
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Thank you clit :) I'm flying to Bangkok on the 30th of this
month. How long will you be staying there?


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-10 15:56 [#01917390]
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Oh my, was that a freudian slip?!?

I'm not sure how long I'll be there. I'm flying out of
Singapore in mid september so to be honest its anyones guess
where I'll be in the meantime...


 

offline SValx from United Kingdom on 2006-06-10 16:54 [#01917419]
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Wellllllllllll I've added you on gmail so maybe we can have
a little chat and sort something out!x


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-24 10:08 [#01926463]
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Just saying hi from a Bangkok cybercafe...

Very strange here. On my own for the first time since I've
arrived and its a little odd.

Hope you're all okay, I'll try and get my pictures up
somewhere eventually...


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-24 10:09 [#01926464]
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hey glad to know your alright mate, hope your ahveing fun!
:D


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2006-06-24 10:17 [#01926470]
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Yep, went to ping pong last night, its an experience... I
aint talking about table tennis.

Must dash!
J


 

offline staz on 2006-06-24 10:29 [#01926473]
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remember it's a world of STDs out there!


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-24 10:30 [#01926474]
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what, like chairs made of aids and hepatitus tables?


 

offline staz on 2006-06-24 10:47 [#01926483]
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chairs made of human skeletons


 

offline Taffmonster from dog_belch (Japan) on 2006-06-24 11:00 [#01926490]
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creepy

/me does truffle shuffle!


 


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