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 Adventures of a Travel Addict Ann Jaimi Post Count: 28 Msg: #1 77 weeks ago, July 3rd 2008 | Im planning on heading through a few countries in Asia next March when I finish up here in Korea. | I've been planning on getting the RTW tix since at the end of it, I have to go back to Toronto, but I won't be returning to Seoul so I will be losing out on the final spot. My route so far is Seoul - Thailand - (train to Cambodia - Vietnam - Malaysia) - Madras, India - Toronto. If I got the RTW, I would fly to Malaysia I reckon, and maybe even the other few places since I feel like I won't be really using it up for what it's worth otherwise. So what is the better, cheaper option? the cheapest with RTW that i can get is just under $3000 but I don't know exactly how cheap the flights within Asia are. I know to get back to Toronto alone it will cost me at least $1200 for a one way ticket from India. Also, what are some good websites to book tickets for travelling within Asia on the cheap? The only one I know of is kayak.com. [Edited: 16:24 - Adventures of a Travel Addict - word check] Rohit Rohit Gupta Post Count: 20 Msg: #2 77 weeks ago, July 4th 2008 | Hi Ann | not entirely sure about the RTW tix, but in terms of flights within Asia, particularly BKK-KL-MAS (now Chennai), you can look at Tiger Airways, Air Asia & Air India Express. They sell some of the cheapest fares that i av ever come across. Google them for their websites. In terms of accommodation, have a look at hotelscombined.com. This website compares rates from several different web sites that offer hotel bookings and then displays the cheapest. Jet Airways can fly you from Chennai - Toronto. Have a look at their website for fares. A one way fare is usually about INR 36,000 (which is roughly $900) Hope this helps. Adventures of a Travel Addict Ann Jaimi Post Count: 28 Msg: #3 77 weeks ago, July 4th 2008 | Thanx so much Rohit!! | Mac1957 Edward McCullough Post Count: 2 Msg: #4 77 weeks ago, July 4th 2008 | Have you looked into the Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass? If you are departing Toronto it seems that your entire trip could be done for less than $2000.00. From your posting it wasn't quite clear whether you were in Asia or would be departing Canada for your Asia trip. | Adventures of a Travel Addict Ann Jaimi Post Count: 28 Msg: #5 77 weeks ago, July 4th 2008 | I'm actually in Asia, so I will be departing from Seoul with my final destination being Toronto. Do you know if that would work with this pass at all? i have heard of it but I figured it was only valid for use within Asia, as in departing and arriving. | deleted_96573 deleted_96573 Post Count: 5 Msg: #6 59 weeks ago, November 9th 2008 | Air Ticket from ThailandYou better buy your air ticket within Asia in Asia itself. Bangkok is served by most airlines, hence makes a good base to explore the neighbouring counties. I often go to Asia and make Bangkok my base. There are many palces to buy air ticket. You can check the fares before you leave. A good place to buy air ticket online from Thailand is <snip> in Bangkok. They will sendyour electronic ticket by email. Works fine, especially since some airlines in Southeast Asia (e.g. Air Lao, Myanmar Airlines) don't offer online booking. [Edited: 11:48 - Mell - Removed URL] Number of Users: 4 | Number of Posts: 6 | |||||||||||||||
