Southeast Asia is a big place-I need more information for my files.
:biggrin1: Indonesia, to be exact

I'm doing voluntary work for one week, being a tourist for the next :smile:
That sounds so exciting. Enjoy and be safe!
:smile: Thank you :kiss:
Good for you, Dumbcow. Where are you going in SE Asia?
I lived there for a few years, first in Tokyo, then in Hong Kong. Loved every minute of it. I was a product manager for China with a large corporation and got to travel extensively. Thailand has always been my favorite but there's much more to see.
Malaysia's great, Singapore is interesting but sterile, Nepal is cool (there's always Spam's Bar) but don't miss Bangkok (appropriately named?). For excitement go to Patpong I or II. Some of the most amazing shows - read sex - that you will find anywhere this side of our known galaxy. Watch out for T-boys unless that's something that interests you. Watch your money, leave your passport somewhere safe, bring lots of condoms or go to a restaurant named Cabbages & Condoms. It's run by the Planned Parenthood Assoc. and has the wildest assortment of condoms ever assembled and good food as well.
Have fun - of course, you'd have to try real hard not to.
Let me know if I can be of help.
Thanks for the advice :smile: I know that Indonesia is a slightly less obvious place for a Brit to go, but I've always wanted to travel the world and I might as well start things early on

I don't intend to do any mature type stuff, just enjoy my time there :smile:
I was given a vaccination for Hepatitis A a while back as that was strongly recommended (We have been planning this for quite some time)
I will definately take your advice to keep money/passports safe. I know that some people might find it hard to resist an English guy who probably has a big wad of money in his pocket.
One of my friends used to live in Thailand, and I'm just going to hope he knows what to do.
I love Thailand......but a word of warning...be prepared for it to be REALLY HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!.....and it's not a dry heat

I've been told about the temperature and I think I'm prepared for it, as I have travelled to very hot places before. I doubt we'll go out in the heat of the day.
Good point, Industrial. This time of the year you can reasonably expect your clothes to mildew even as you're wearing them. Have a Singha for me. nd stop in at the Crown Royal on Patpong II and say Hello. For whom I don't know. Hell, for that matter stop in anywhere and say Hello for anybody.
:smile: Will do! I'm not too bad in hot weather. I'll make sure to drink plenty of water and not to get myself sunburned. I've never been a fan of scorching sun,
but in the past I've put up with it pretty well. I won't let the weather ruin it for me.
Shingha... I'll remember that :biggrin:
but.............Cows DONT Fly...
you told me that..and i believed...
CONGATULATIONs Dc'
Have a Safe and Wonderful Trip'
enz

Thanks rbkwp, I hate flying!! But it'll be worth it :smile: