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12th November 2009

Border Scam
It is possible to get that visa for the 20usd it should cost. Just be stubborn, and show them you have all day too (they have). As more tourists come and hopefully join your refusal to pay extra it gets easier for them to let you go and hope the next one is less stubborn :) Could also tell them you checked with the embassy in Bangkok before you left and know that it really is 20usd. Hopefully the next traveler reads this and avoid the extra charge. On a side note, go visit The Warehouse bar in Siem Reap if you are still there :)
12th November 2009

Good blog, it made me laugh because we had such a similar experience around two and a half years ago. (good memories) unfortunately you do get lots of hassle but in general the people are friendly, even generous. keep enjoying!! mytb.org/paul-and-emma
12th November 2009

It's real fire I'm afraid. People do get very bad burns at the full moon party. I'd put it down to foolishness!
11th November 2009

Yeah, fun or foolish? Everytime, I see somthing like your video, I wonder if that is real fire. Is it? Doesnt it cause horrible burns?
11th November 2009

So, what is the secret of your success? If you have time, would you give us some tips and tricks. http://www.travelblog.org/Forum/Threads/21363-1.html
10th November 2009

Shelly you look gorgeous in these photos. Can't believe your beautiful book was nicked, what scummers! Also can't believe they have Boots and Tesco over there! Keep safe xx
6th November 2009

Great memories...
I was in laos this time last year and loved reading your blog and reliving the crazy times in Vang Vieng. Enjoy the rest of your travels!
3rd November 2009

coooolllllllllll
were those rely paintings and cofins asome
3rd November 2009

wwwwwwhhhhhhhhaaaaaat?
that is so cool were did u see that centipede?weres niah cave dude?
29th October 2009

Funny man!
28th October 2009

women man
darren thats not the first time u made that mistake.
28th October 2009

Your achievement far outweighs anything I could ever do. Inspirational wouldn't even begin to describe your climb. Fair play to ya. I'm delighted you like the blog. X
28th October 2009

Nice work
Im loving this blog! Congrats on getting to the top!! My Nan comes from Clew bay, and I climbed the Reek in September! I use a wheelchair, and I climbed on my hands and knees. It took 7 hours for me to reach the top, but the sense of acheivememnt at the top was and still is indescribable! I really can't wait to go back and do it again! Anna. X
18th October 2009

Ah Darren I feel your pain with the bike! Bloody hard work isn it?!
15th October 2009

Ha ha
Very descriptive daz....for a sec i felt lik i was almost there with ye! very very gud, really enjoyed it! :)
14th October 2009

I love Monkeys
Awwww them orang utans are class, so jealous ye were so close to them, I love them!!!! Ps: Hurry home
12th October 2009

Do you mean the Kwai River Bridge, Prakash? That is easy to reach. From anyplace in the the town of Kanchanaburi take a rikshaw. Bicycle and motor ones are readily available.
12th October 2009

Plan to be there too
Good blog. I would be in Bangkok later in November. How would you advise reaching The Bridge. Can I be back the same day? Anything else that I can do on the way?
11th October 2009

Darls the tan cumin along nicely.....Luking very good! :)
4th October 2009

Loved your blog on Sepilok Darren!
Hi Darren i came across your blog as i have been searching for sepilok/orang updates on web due to withdrawal symptoms! I have just arrived back after an 8wk volunteer programme at Sepilok. The larger orang utan you have photographed is Eyos, she is 13yrs and appears almost every feeding time without fail, the smaller looks like SogoSogo, she is just beginning the release programme and has taken to the freedom of the forest really well. I miss them all so much, pleased to read the respect you had for the great orange creatures. Great blog, regards jules
4th October 2009

Yea, KSR is much better now, the first time we were there it was constant hassle, but now its how it should be, chilled, i reckon people there have just got more money now and are more content? And as far as the food? its still right at the top of my list!! I would kill for a proper papaya salad and red curry king fish right now, enjoy Paul-and-emma@travelblog .org
4th October 2009

the food
oh ya, and not to mention the food! omg!!! there's SO MUCH more to it than just noodles and rice, omg, it is neverending!! as i"ve said, i am here the second time and label myself as a foodie and have not yet tried everything there is ... it's endless! :)
4th October 2009

Malaysia rocks :)
hey! i just came randomly across your blog as another travelblog user and gotta say ... i have had the bestest of times in Malaysia. Definitely because I was hanging out with the locals (via couchsurfing) and they have showed me hospitality unbeaten by any other country. But even with the non-CSers, I have been treated - true, not always with a smile like the Thais, but - with genuine friendliness and interest. I felt so welcome here it made me come back only after half a year :))) But it definitely is different than Thailand or any other buddhist country, for sure! I just wanted to say that regardless of the religion difference, my time in MAlaysia compared to the one in Thailand was much, much more warmeharted. :) All the best!
4th October 2009

Your right
"Ok, it wasn’t that bad, but it was quite boring. The people were not as friendly as other countries we have met and we weren’t quite sure was that because they were reserved..." These are my same thoughts having visited there twice some years apart.The second time to check out if the country has changed. The reason I think is the conservative nature of the country which influences all aspects in life and acceptance of foreign ways. However I can never understand why the people have embraced the many Western Shopping Mall with their KFC and McDonalds?
29th September 2009

thats the name!

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