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Travel Planning
Introduction
When and How
Domestic Travel Arrangements
Packing for Your Trip
Health Matters
Cash Concerns
Scams, Rip-offs, Dangers
Warnings, Visas, Documentation

Facts at a Glance
Thailand
Cambodia
Laos
Myanmar (Burma)


THE DIARY

Getting There
The Transpacific Commute

Bangkok
One Day in Bangkok
Bang Pa-In Palace
And the Ruins of Ayutthaya

Phnom Penh
A Day in the Killing Fields

Angkor
Arrival at Angkor
Apsara Sunset
Angkor Wat Sunrise
Closure in Cambodia

Siem Reap to
Nong Khai

A Travel Day

Vientiane
Visiting Vientiane

Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Pilgrimage
Bicycle Race
The Pak Ou Caves

Luang Prabang
to Chiang Rai

Riding the Mekong Express

Mae Sai
Daytrip to Burma

Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Bound
Three Wats and a Massage
Hilltribe Trek

Chiang Mai
to Bangkok

Doi Suthep and the
Hmong "Poppy Field";
Bangkok Transit Stop

Hong Kong
Hong Kong Reunion
Sheung Wan Walking Tour;
Reaching the Peak



Planning Your Trip
To Southeast Asia

Susanne and I began to plan our adventure in the late spring of 1997, about six months before the trip. We thought we'd share with you some of the insights and advice we gathered along the way.

Choose from the categories below:

If you have any other questions about planning your trip, email me at acarvin@gsn.org. Good luck!



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