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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Nationwide Disaster</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9884_Nationwide-disaster/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Most UK travellers know that Nationwide is the best bank account for foreign withdrawals. I received a letter today to say NW are changing my cash card to a new 'cash card plus' card. Great new features - but you can't use it abroad! Nooooo! NW wouldn't let me upgrade to the visa debit card. Bummer!

I set off next month on a RTW trip. I need to find an alternative bank account that offers decent rates/low charges on foreign withdrawals. Any ideas? ]]></description>
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<title>Cheapest Postage In SE Asia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9750_Cheapest-Postage-in-SE-Asia/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi

I've been collecting a few souvenirs on my travels so far and was wondering if anyone knows the cheapest country to post things home from. I would be sending it to Ireland so I imagine it would be a similar price as posting to the UK and I dont have anything big, just a couple of paintings and bits I picked up in a few markets. 

I already posted a lamp that cost 150 baht home from Thailand and the postage cost 900 baht so I dont want to get stung like that again!

Any info would be appreciated, thanks! ]]></description>
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<title>Any One Heading To Laos After The Full Moon?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9727_Any-one-heading-to-Laos-after-the-full-moon-/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I made a grave error of bringing back kip with me to thailand. If anyone is heading to Laos after the full moon or any destination i would be grateful if anyone would exchange for Baht ]]></description>
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<title>Northern Thailand,Lao,Cam,Southern Thailand, Mal- 5months,How Much Cash Is Needed?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9708_Northern-Thailand-Lao-Cam-Southern-Thailand--Mal--5months-How-much-cash-is-needed-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Guys

i would love your views on this please? My girlfriend and i  are travelling Northern Thailand, the length of Lao,across Cam, back into Thailand to explore her islands and the East coast of Malaysia. Finishng in Singapore to fly on  to Aus. We are in SE Asia for 5 months, traveling as a couple, Not looking to fly around, we will want to get involved with socialising, but not constant partying, seeing culture relaxing plus learing to dive.

Any suggestions on a daily budget for the two of us? plus we are doing plenty of research but would love to hear any opions of places that must be seen!

thanks up front.........cheers ]]></description>
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<title>Elders' Preference</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9704_Elders--preference/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Elderly people have shown their preference for living in Kochi apartments since there is only a limited area for maintenance and they also manage to interact with more people than is possible living alone in an independent house. They enjoy the security of living in a flat. 

And of course, the hassles of construction would definitely be more in building a house than letting a builder build it for you. In the branded market, a two-bedroom flat apartment would cost around Rs.15 lakh or upwards. In the unorganized sector, may be a flat might come cheaper.

Kochi apartments are specifically designed to support the city's new retail businesses and cultural ventures, and they add style and elegance to the streets. Almost all apartments ... ]]></description>
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<title>£5500</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9684_-5500/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello fellow fishers!

Me and boyfriend are travelling around Thai, Laos, Camb, Vietnam, Indonesia for 3.5 months...

My questions is, is £5500 enough between us EXCLUDING internal travel costs (except the odd overnight train in Vietnam). 

It's roughly £51 per day between us... thoughts? 

Thanks! ]]></description>
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<title>US$ Travellers Cheques -> US$ Cash In Bangkok</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9599_US--Travellers-cheques----US--cash-in-Bangkok/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, we're heading into Myanmar next week and were wondering about the best (cheapest) way of getting US$ cash before we leave from Bangkok.

We have a pile of US$ travellers cheques - does anyone have any experience of converting these into US$ cash in Bangkok? We're assuming that they'll double convert them (first to Baht and then to US$), but maybe there is somewhere that will just convert them for a small commission?

Thanks in advance ]]></description>
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<title>Backpacker Doing SE Asia For 5 Months, How Much Will I Need!?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9584_backpacker-doing-SE-asia-for-5-months--how-much-will-I-need--/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Helloooo!
Im a 19 year old female backpacker on a budget and Im planning a 5 month maybe 6 month trip from indonesia and all the way up to india.
just wondering how much you think i will neeed.

i was thinking maybe $500 (canadian dollars) a month? ill be living cheap and eating cheap but buying lots of souveniers.

the help would be greatly appreaciated!! thanks!! ]]></description>
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<title>Transport For Family Of Six (6) From BKK</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9560_Transport-for-family-of-six--6--from-BKK/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey everyone.
Does anyone have advice for a Family of 6 to get from airport to a resting spot in Bangkok?
We are leaning towards the slightly pricey Refill Now!LUB D or UDEE AS WE WANT TO EASE THE KIDS INTO THE INTENSITY...
Is it possible to load into a van taxi as we are a group of 6 or will we be bussing it?
Kinda want to stick together.
Thx ]]></description>
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<title>5 Weeks... Thailand And Laos, Help PLEASE :-D</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9456_5-weeks----Thailand-and-Laos--help-PLEASE---D/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all !  was hoping to get some advice please...
I am arriving in bangkok on the 22 feb and fly out on the 31 March. In my time I would like to see some of the Islands and head up to laos to travel on the slow boat.  Don't really have many 'plans' as I have learnt that you usually change them once you arrive anyway !  I am travelling on a strict budget (around €600).  I was thinking that it would be a good idea to head to the islands first as I have heard they are more expensive and then up to laos for the remainder of my time... Any suggestions, hints and tips to make my trip more enjoyable and budget friendly would be very much appreciated !! Thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Travel Budget</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9288_travel-budget/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ hi all, my first post on this site after many days reading some of the great info on here. my question is me and my girlfriend plan to travel for 4months. the itinary we roughly went for is as follows.
1] jo'berg- one week for a safari
2]thailand/SE Asia 6 weeks
2]sydney/australia 3weeks
3]auckland 2 weeks
4]fiji 2weeks
5]los angeles 1 week
6] new york 1 week

This is just a rough estimate doesnt have to be matcheed perfect.
Do you think we are trying to fit to much in? we also plan to budget £7000 for the trip for accomodation,food,sightseeing and internal travelling.does this sound about right??cheers ]]></description>
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<title>Reasonable Pre-Paid Travel Card</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9226_Reasonable-Pre-Paid-Travel-Card/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I just thought it was worth mentioning a product I found avail. in Australia from the ANZ bank. Its a pre-paid travel card (after some research appears to be one of the cheaper options)that is available in 7 denominations including US dollars (Perfect for my trip to Cambodia next week).

You purchase the card for $11 AUS and then load your cash onto the card at a set exchange rate (No FEE for the initial deposit) and then use it as a VISA card for purchases (no fee) or at VISA atm's (Around $2.50 USD withdrawal fee). 

I have used an ANZ travelcard in Euros for a trip to Europe and it worked very well. A cost effective option compared to Credit Cards or Travellers cheques.

the website is: www.anztravelcard.com/

(BTW I don't ... ]]></description>
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<title>Visa Electron Cards In Thailand?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9169_Visa-Electron-cards-in-Thailand-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I have a Visa Electron card from Halifax. Will this work in ATM's/banks in Thailand? I am going to  Ranong  and Koh Phayam. ]]></description>
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<title>Internet Banking In SE Asia - Who Does?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9141_Internet-banking-in-SE-Asia---who-does-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Interested to see who banks online in SEA versus who wouldn't dream of taking the risk. I'm thinking at the moment that when I travel it might be better to leave my banking details with a family member and use email to communicate with them about transfers and statements. It'd be a nuisance, and I'd probably still need to use my card now and then for things like internal flights, but I guess it would be safer than risking it in internet cafes.

...or am I being overly cautious? ]]></description>
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<title>Thailand, Laos, Vietnam And Cambodia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9125_Thailand--Laos--Vietnam-and-Cambodia/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I'm flying into Bangkok possibly in May 2010. Need some advice on money matters. Still rather unsure after reading most of the money matters postings.

My rough plan:
I won't be staying overnight in Bangkok. Taking a sleeper to Chiang Mai, spend maybe a week before crossing over to Laos (via the 3 days slow boat)

Will go to the usual places like Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, maybe Vang Xai and  Sam Neua  before proceeding to Vietnam and finally onwards to Cambodia

My budget is 
USD 5000

I plan to carry 
USD4000 in Travelers cheques
USD700 in cash
THB300 in cash

Is this a good plan? Or should I carry less THB since I can always change USD into THB if i really need to. 

I'm changing the USD cash into Vietnam Dong, Laos ... ]]></description>
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<title>1 Year In Asia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/9121_1-year-in-Asia/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all.

I'm hoping to travel around South East Asia/Indonesia/India for a year or more and I'm wondering how to manage my money. How much travellers cheques/ how much on ATM. Has anyone been away for this long and if so what did you do. I know there are topics on managing money but I couldn't find any that refered to this lenght of travel. Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks. ]]></description>
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<title>From Denmark To Thailand To Laos?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/8827_From-Denmark-to-Thailand-to-Laos-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi,

Im planning on visiting Asia in March-june. But how do i come from Denmark to Thailand the cheapest? Someone who have some tips?

Whats the cheapest way of getting from Bangkok to laos?

Do you suggest some experiences on the trip from bangkok to Laos? ]]></description>
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<title>Budget For 6 Weeks Backpacking And 2 Weeks Luxury</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/8761_Budget-for-6-weeks-Backpacking-and-2-weeks-Luxury/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, 

I'm planning to travel alone for six weeks around south east asia. Not planning anything flash but would like to be able to travel around by bus &amp; train. (using the "four countries" guide above as a loose template) would £30 a day suffice for this comfortably?

Also, after that the girlfriend is coming over for two weeks and from then on the standard of accomodation and eating will have to jump up a notch. probably spend bout 4 days in bangkok and the rest somewhere like phuket/koh phi phi and probably need more cash for more touristy activities. 

Could anyone suggest a budget for these two weeks of high life that may lead her to no longer look at me as the poor student I am? Also any regions where the weather will be ... ]]></description>
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<title>What Currency To Get For Laos, Cambodia &amp; Vietnam</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/8618_What-currency-to-get-for-Laos--Cambodia--amp--Vietnam/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I'm travelling to SE Asia shortly for 3.5 months and am confused about what currency is the best to get in advance for travelling in Asia.  We're flying into Thailand for a couple of weeks but have been before and are fine with that, but it's then onto Laos, then overland through to Cambodia and then onto Vietnam. What combination of currency &amp; travellers cheques should I take for these countries as we've read here that ATM's in Laos are sometimes problematic and scarce?
Any advice greatly appreciated! ]]></description>
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<title>Nationwide Cash Card</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/financemoney/8464_Nationwide-Cash-Card/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, everyone seems to agree that Nationwide is the best bank to use as the withdrawal fees are the lowest with their VISA Debit card. 

I tried applying for this and they will only offer me a Nationwide Cash card account so it does not have a VISA debit card and just a cash card instead. 

Does anyone know if this cash card will work in SEA and if it is still worth applying for the bank account? ]]></description>
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