Am I totaly insane, but in less than 10 days I leave the
U.K.....
My trip is quite extensive, but the first leg is giving me
lots of grief. I plan to travel independantly(ish) from
Bangkok to Singapore by train in about a month.(I fly to
Brisbane on 24th June)
Although I'm physically and mentally prepared, and have
read extensively I'm incredibley apprehensive! I need real
advice, theres only so much you can read in a guide book.
I'm young and inteligent,but still bloody vunrable.
It would be great if anybody had some sound advice or
warning, or even better if there's someone who would like
to meet up. (No axe murderers please)
Thanks
Excited but secretly shitting my pants!! - Hannah.
P.S. I'm sure that SEA is really stunnig, but I'm a
painter so if there's somewhere amazing please let me know.
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First thing...calm down! *smile* I travelled the same trip
as you...by myself. And I was only 17 at the time. People
in Asia are very friendly, and willing to help at any cost.
Take any advice given, and don't do anything that the
locals wouldn't do. Easy hey? Singapore is
beautiful....just remember that you are a tourist, and
respect local customs. Reading up on the laws might be
helpful...I almost got arrested for chewing gum. Don't even
THINK about littering.
When you get to Australia, the first thing you should do is
throw away your guidebooks. And check yourself into a great
hostel....buy a YHA pass, and you get top accomadation for
really cheap. Or hotel it, but you'll meet so many more
people by staying in hostels. My first hour in Sydney (I
stayed at the Backpackers in Kings Cross, look it up if you
go to Sydney...it's great!! Two thumbs up) I was asked to
go with some guys to a local beach. And I still write to
some of those people. Most people in hostels are either
from Europe, or from Canada...but all are sweet as can be,
and most willing to help out a newcomer. This is also true
for Asia. *smile* If you want any more help...I'd love to
hear more of your plans! I might be able to give you some
good tips for specific areas.
Travel light....you'll buy lots :)
Dear Girl,
Nothing to get worried and you will have a nice trip.People
here are very appreciative of painters.But,don't wear
revealing clothes ofsmoke in public.Since,you are travelling
by train from Bangkok to Singapore, why don't you get of at
Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) for a day or two andbe my guest.I am
a medical student and could take you around and maybe even
accompany you to Singapore.You would then need a separate
Malaysia visa.Let me know and regards,
Joy
Dear Girl,
Nothing to get worried and you will have a nice trip.People
here are very appreciative of painters.But,don't wear
revealing clothes ofsmoke in public.Since,you are travelling
by train from Bangkok to Singapore, why don't you get of at
Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) for a day or two andbe my guest.I am
a medical student and could take you around and maybe even
accompany you to Singapore.You would then need a separate
Malaysia visa.Let me know and regards,
Joy
I did the same trip myself last year ( except from Singapore
to Bangkok by train and can only say one thing to you -
you'll love it!! i took three weeks and found i'd love to
have had longer - its 3000km or so i think - great places to
stop off on the way - Ko Phna Ngan of course and don't
forget the turtles on the east coast. The thing is, its a
very popular route with backpackers and you find you will
not be able to get away from Europeans the whole time!!
Which is nice I must admit when atarting off - I was on my
own too.........The trains are nice especially the
overnighters and they serve hot meals to your seat if you
want - they can be a lor more expensive then buying sambos
and stuff but its tasty food.
Enjoy your trip - it will be a memory before you know it and
just remember how many hundreds and thousands of people have
done this trip or are planning to do this trip - you'll meet
some great people along the way.
Enjoy
jane
Dear hannah......pls becareful of the above invitation!
That sucker has being posting all the "xxx" stuff onto our
site............don't be taken by him.....!