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How to travel by train in Thailand - a com… 05/17/06

I think I’ve bookmarked like five seat 61 pages, but it really is that good. Filed Under: Guide, Reviews, Travel comments on How to travel by train in Thailand - a complete guide

Vagabonding.com 05/17/06

Vagabonding is, like luxagraf, an round-the-world travelogue. Traveler Mike Pugh went through through East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and Africa. The trip is long since over, but it makes for a good read anyway. Filed Under: Photos, Travel, Video, Writing comments on Vagabonding.com

Pacsafe 05/17/06

Highly recommended. It looks hooky and people might stare at you sometimes, but it eliminates a source of worry. I generally only used it on trains, for when I stepped off at stations to grab a bite to eat or smoke or something. But I traveled with some people that used … Filed Under: Hardware, Travel comments on Pacsafe

Getting a deal on an overseas cell phone, … 05/17/06

Guide to swapping out your SIM card for a local card. The only way to call when you’re traveling (in my opinion anyway, though now that Skype has taken off, that might be much cheaper). Still, can’t hurt to have a mobile phone for emergencies. Filed Under: Guide, Reviews, Travel comments on Getting a deal on an overseas cell phone, page 2

Do you need a Dual Tri or Quad Band GSM Ce… 05/17/06

Short answer, probably just tri. I happen to have a razr which is quad, but I never needed it. Filed Under: Guide, Hardware, Reviews, Travel comments on Do you need a Dual Tri or Quad Band GSM Cell Phone

Teaching & Projects Abroad 05/17/06

For the high minded, or those just wanting to do something different when the travel or live abroad. I haven’t done it so I can’t comment, but it sounds nice if the website is to be believed. Filed Under: Education, Travel comments on Teaching & Projects Abroad

Airtreks.com: Affordable International Air… 05/17/06

I bought my tickets through Airtreks and I would use them again. Good service and helpful sales people. Of course they’re also the only travel agent I’ve ever used, so I may not be the one to ask. Filed Under: Bargains, Travel comments on Airtreks.com: Affordable International Airline Tickets

Tales of Asia - Overland - BKK-SR - Self 05/17/06

I didn’t do this myself since I came down into Cambodia from Laos, but I must have talked to a hundred people that reported how their Bangkok guesthouse ripped them off for a ticket to Siem Reap. So I offer this guide, which gives you all the details for a DIY … Filed Under: Guide, Travel comments on Tales of Asia - Overland - BKK-SR - Self

The Travellers Lounge: Your Round the Worl… 05/17/06

Another round the world trip planner, it has some good advice for those just getting started. Filed Under: Guide, Travel comments on The Travellers Lounge: Your Round the World Flight Plan

RoundTheWorldFlights.com 05/17/06

Another potential source of round the world ticket. It’s a nice trip planner interface and then it hands you off to affiliates for the actual purchase. Filed Under: Bargains, Guide, Travel comments on RoundTheWorldFlights.com