Posts by Marsyork

Thanks so much, I’ll check that out more closely.

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Hi everyone, I’m back on the forum.

I’m searching for a real gem for my 3rd stay in Koh Lanta: a lovely, high-quality hotel right by an easily accessible beach in a lively spot. If you know of anything that fits what I’m looking for and want to share, don’t hesitate!

Thanks so much!

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Thanks to both of you, I’ve gone for a place on Warren Street (to be continued…)

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Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).

Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.

If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!

Thanks,

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Thanks, I tried this morning and it went through. Guess you shouldn’t be in a rush—it’s good prep for a trip to India, after all! 😉

Hi, I really struggled to fill out the e-visa form. I uploaded my passport and everything correctly, but when it came to payment, it failed three times (on different devices). I'm a bit disheartened and don’t know what to do next. Is using PayPal a better solution?

Thanks for your tips. Marsyork

Thanks so much

Hi there, I’m heading to Kerala in February, and my trip will be quite different from yours except for two destinations: I’ll be staying at Marari Beach and would like to do a backwater tour in Alleppey. Could you let me know how you got to Alleppey and if you have a contact for the tour (duration? Price?)

Thanks so much! Marsyork

Thanks for the info. I checked Aircalin, and for a round trip from July 20th to August 10th, it's about 1400 € per person. That’s not what I’d call a good price... Oh well, no Asia for me this summer.

Thanks for the tips! For my part, I’m avoiding Paris for now, but that could change. On the other hand, I can’t travel outside of school holidays at the moment (so January’s out)... bring on retirement!!!!

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Thanks, that could be an option I’ll look into for my future trip (haven’t decided where or when yet).

Cheers, Marsyork

I was wondering how much prices have skyrocketed in just a few years—I still travel, but I go less often and for shorter trips now.

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True, I used Thailand as an example because I go there often—the prices are skyrocketing on all flights. The trend doesn’t look like it’s about to reverse anytime soon... Recently, a Marseille to Essaouira low-cost flight during the All Saints' holidays was 600 €!!!!

There were cheaper options, but only if you stayed for 3 days—crazy!

struggling to find a decent flight to Thailand?????

Hi everyone, I’ve been traveling in Asia for over 30 years, often to Thailand, but only during the school holidays in February, April, and especially in the summer, departing from Marseille or Lyon.

For some time now, I’ve noticed it’s really hard to find a flight at a reasonable price (under 900 €) and, more importantly, with a decent itinerary (we’re often offered 2 or 3 layovers with total travel times of 40 or even 50 hours), and this is the case almost a year in advance. This is something we never saw even 4 years ago—I’m wondering: are there fewer flights available now...?

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Random tips:

Try to plan your trip so you don’t pass through Bangkok 3 times—it’s a waste of time and energy. As mentioned earlier, heading north for just 3 days is also, in my opinion, a waste of time, money, and energy. Another option (instead of CM): Kanchanaburi / River Kwai for nature or Ayutthaya (more historical).

Happy planning... Marsyork

Thanks so much, I’ll look into this more closely.

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Thanks to both of you for your message. I think we’ll decide when we get there. It’s good to know there are several options, and we’d lean more toward a private car.

Thanks, Marsyork

Hi there, it's me again with more questions about Kerala!

I'm thinking of making the trip from Mysore to Cochin by private car (with a driver, of course) in one day. I'd love to get an idea of the price and travel time (and if you know a reliable agency).

Alternatively, maybe it's more interesting to do this trip by bus? I'm worried it might take much longer than with a private car. This will be my first trip to South India, and I'm not really sure about travel times or how easy it is to get around by local buses or trains. Thanks!

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Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Kerala and Karnataka since I’ll be arriving in Bangalore. For my part, I’ll be visiting Mysore, Cochin, Marari, and Varkala (I prefer beaches over mountains or countryside), plus Bangalore.

For Kerala, you can explore a big part of the coast with an extension to Munnar. Cochin, Alleppey, Varkala, Trivandrum, Kovalam.

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Thanks so much, that’s exactly what I’m looking for.

A little peaceful stroll.

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