alan partridge
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Got a couple of nights there on a stopover, anyone been and got any tips?
Things to do, places to see, that kind of shizzle
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Hong Kong - Ever been?
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manilaseagull
Used to be Swindonseagull
do a search, there was a thread on here a few months ago. I go there about 6 times per year. pm me if you want any info, I also lived there for 3 years.
Cant be arsed to post long replies to many kids and childish remarks on the board.
Cant be arsed to post long replies to many kids and childish remarks on the board.
manilaseagull
Used to be Swindonseagull
dannyboy
tfso!
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just seen your user name.
we are thinking of going to vietnam and the philippines.
got any advice ? we're travelling with a 2 year old and were hoping to go to palawan and boracay island
just seen your user name.
we are thinking of going to vietnam and the philippines.
got any advice ? we're travelling with a 2 year old and were hoping to go to palawan and boracay island
The Spanish
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i was in boracay a couple of months ago mate, its fantastic. its very quiet and really one strip with three boat stations on it. plenty of bars and restaurants, the koreans are very keen on the place but you wont see many westerners apart from pervy yanks with their manila bar girls. none of that sort of thing goes on there though it isnt seedy.
the beach is the best i have ever seen. dont go for long though or you will be bored shitless.
flights from manila return about 60-80 quid, then you have a boat transfer. i stayed at the mandarin which was great and can be recommended.
Horsham Gull
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do the big budda and the tram up to the skyline viewing bit is good
dannyboy
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The Spanish
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well theres obviously the heat and humidity but nothing you can do about that. you get a good breeze and its literally a breath of fresh air after manila though (which might be too much for a dot to be honest). the philippinos love kids, its a beach and thats about it so playing in the sand and paddling is about all you'll do. dont skimp on the accomodation (still not pricey really) and you'll be fine. its safe as houses too.
Exmouth Seagull
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Twice, years ago under British rule, and again in April this year (it hasn't changed). Its a great place, I gaurantee you'll love it. Find a free tourist map at the ultra-modern airport and choose the places you want to see. Use the MTR to get around, very cheap, clean and efficient, makes the London Underground look total crap.
alan partridge
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cheers for all the advice and links 
ROSM
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went on business a few months ago. Would suggest getting out to Kowloon on the star ferry (for cheap electrical stuff), stanley market for tat, up to the peak for a fab view (cable car).
Watch in awe at 30 storey buildings being built whilst workers use bamboo scaffolding
Watch in awe at 30 storey buildings being built whilst workers use bamboo scaffolding
alan partridge
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I forgot, any recommendations on places to stay, cheaper the better but not too rank
Blackadder
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When are you going Alan? I'll be visiting HK next month on a stopover from my return from Oz. I'll won't be able to go to an Albion game for 4 weeks. (bit of a Win/Win at the moment).
eastlondonseagull
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It's excellent, Hong Kong, LOVE IT!
I had two great suits made at Sam's Tailors in Kowloon - the bloke's made suits for Clinton, Reagan, pop stars and royalty. And he's bloody cheap. No number, I'm afraid, but I'm sure he can be googled.
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I had two great suits made at Sam's Tailors in Kowloon - the bloke's made suits for Clinton, Reagan, pop stars and royalty. And he's bloody cheap. No number, I'm afraid, but I'm sure he can be googled.
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eastlondonseagull
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butchy
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Kowloon is quite interesting for the markets and shopping but is very crowded. i think one of the most densely populated places in the world. try and get to the horse-racing if you can its hong kong's biggest 'sporting' event and they get about 70,000 people in the stadium. the chinese are mad about gambling.
If you can then go to macau for the night life/casionos if thats your thing. you can also do the worlds biggest bungy jump there haha.
im off to thailand, laos, vietnam and cambodia next summer its going to be beast
If you can then go to macau for the night life/casionos if thats your thing. you can also do the worlds biggest bungy jump there haha.
im off to thailand, laos, vietnam and cambodia next summer its going to be beast
eastlondonseagull
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Spent nearly six months in those countries a few years ago - absolutely awesome experience, you'll love it (hopefully!)
manilaseagull
Used to be Swindonseagull
Very safe, filipinos love kids..If you want any info PM me, there is one poster, who likes to put the boot into the Philippines every chance he gets...and he will jump in and ruin any thread stared here.
BHA goes very fast and does not stop.....