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<title>Travelfish For Europe?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/10035_travelfish-for-europe-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ hi all,

while i was planning my asia trip last autumn (and even while i was over there), i found travelfish an invalueable help. 

this year i am planning a trip through (eastern) europe and i´m looking for similar website/forum. it could be english and german. any suggestions?

cheers,
axel ]]></description>
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<title>I'm Afraid!</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9969_I-m-afraid-/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Really,I should say I don't like to fly, but I'm not really scared. If I don't think about the fact that if the plane crashed, I'd have time to think about it, I'm okay. Does anyone have any suggestions to make me less nervous? ]]></description>
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<title>IRC</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9944_IRC/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Anybody here old school enough to be using IRC (namely IRCnet)? Thought I'd get #travelfish started and I'm feeling lonely there. :) ]]></description>
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<title>Wanted: Expat Stories</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9939_Wanted--expat-stories/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello all,

This is a pretty broad topic: how/why did you relocate to SEA and what has it been like?

I met several expats during a trip to SEA last year. Despite my curiosity I tried to avoid asking the kind of questions I imagine they must get sick of repeating answers to: why did you choose this lifestyle? How did you come pick Asia? What do you do to pay rent? How do you reconcile living abroad with family life? etc. etc. etc.

I noticed there are several people living in SEA who regularly post on Travelfish (starting from somtam) so I thought I'd redirect my unanswered questions here.

I would move to Northern Thailand in a heartbeat, in fact I'm in the early stages of planning: I've arranged to move out of my flat and ... ]]></description>
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<title>Travelling Music</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9929_Travelling-music/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone have any particular favourite music they love to listen to when on the road?  I love to listen to music when on a bus journey watching the world go by outside the window.  A particular favourite of mine for this is the Into the Wild soundtrack by Eddie Vedder.  How about you? ]]></description>
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<title>Travel Fish Counterpart For South America?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9909_Travel-Fish-counterpart-for-South-America-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This site is soooo useful, i'm going to feel lost without it when i plan an upcoming south america trip... is there any similar websites or blogs for this region?

I'm enjoying not relying on lonely planet whilst planning my vietnam trip in 2 weeks! ]]></description>
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<title>Top 5 Things You Can't Travel Without...</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9834_Top-5-things-you-can-t-travel-without---/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello all, I've posted this in travel gear, but then thought it might be better suited to idle banter! Forgive me if this has been discussed. I did the search but found nothing...

As I'm am yet to arrive on my first vist to Asia (60 days not that I'm counting!!) I was wondering in any of you more experienced travellers have a list of 5 things or so that you can't travel without? 

I'm not just thinking of things that are essential (insect repellent, sunscreen etc) but also things that help you interact with people- i was thinking little sweets for the kids or mini photo albums as a conversation starter, and also things that just generaly make you more comfortable/happier on the road.

I have no experience at all (yet!) so i'm ... ]]></description>
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<title>Bon Voyage</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9715_Bon-Voyage/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Well my flight takes off tomorrow morning for Bangkok, and the 6 month journey begins. Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer questions/include an opinion - this website was the best resource I could've asked for.

If anyone will be in BKK on Feb 24-26 let me know, would love to grab a drink. 

I'll be sure to share my experiences on the forums, and ill throw my blog URL around once in awhile for anyone doing a similar trip.

Thanks again.....WOOOOOOOOOOOO!! ]]></description>
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<title>Competition Feedback</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9671_Competition-Feedback/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I been waiting with bated breath to get reports from our comp winners on their reward trips - so far I've seen SWAG'S great cover of the Similans live-aboard.
Have I missed the others? ]]></description>
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<title>LOST SD CARD</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9605_LOST-SD-CARD/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi found a 2GB SD camera card at Sai Yok Falls in  Kanchanaburi  Wednesday 10th February if you think may be yours reply on this site!. ]]></description>
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<title>Blank Emails And Missing Posts?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9597_Blank-emails-and-missing-posts-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey

I have had a couple of blank emails from Stu now (10/02) addressed to 'undisclosed recipients' which makes me think it's a bcc list - replied to one and got a blank reply back?

Also I have noticed posts missing off a thread (http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/9569_vietnam---thailand-itinerary---seeking-advice-from-experienced-travellers) - there were a few ones with good recommendations but they have disappeared ... i'm pretty sure they were above board so not sure what is happening there?

Thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Music In Cambodia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9544_Music-in-cambodia/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I was in Cambodia about a month ago and there was this American pop song- well maybe more rnb/dance- that they played everywhere but now totally forgotten what it was and it's been annoying me! Can anyone help?! ]]></description>
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<title>For Those Living In The UK</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9458_For-those-living-in-the-UK/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, hope I'm allowed to do this and wont be deleted :)

I'm doing a dissertation at Uni on UK Supermarkets and I need people to fill out a quick questionnaire on the link below.

Its only takes about 3mins to do. ]]></description>
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<title>Happy Australia Day!</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9406_Happy-Australia-Day-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Happy Australia Day to all the Aussies out there.. ]]></description>
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<title>Promoting Price For Brand Shoe,clothing,jewelry,electrical,etc</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9374_promoting-price-for-brand-shoe-clothing-jewelry-electrical-etc/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Dear sir/Ms,
First let me introduce to you our company :tesco trade company is a large compositive trading  company,which engage in manufacturing,  OEM and selling, we sell all kinds of brand sunglasses:for example:,Chanel,D&amp;G,LV and so on.you can browse our get a more specific knowing,the following link is our part sunglasses catalog for your reference:
http://www.google2008.com/category-1011-b0-Glasses.html

we also supple other clothing,shoes,wig,perfume ,accessories ,sports equipment,and electrical.at the same time we also receive different quantity order,so our price have wholesale and retail which are factory price .our products are all original binding legitimate. 
purchasing  in our company ,you can enjoy well service and ... ]]></description>
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<title>Giving Money When Taking Pictures Of The Locals?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9354_Giving-money-when-taking-pictures-of-the-locals-/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Personally I think it's rude - anywhere in the world - to walk up to someone and snap their picture without their permission.  Yet I see tourists do this all the time in SE Asia as though they are at the zoo taking pictures of the lions!  Before I point my camera and shoot I try to "test the waters" by showing the person my camera and seeing their response.  If they don't mind I always give a little money afterwards, though sometimes they don't wish to accept.  I was wondering how others feel on this sometimes touchy situation...  To give or not to give for the opportunity of a local's smiling portrait? ]]></description>
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<title>Visiting A Cambodian Orphanage</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9343_visiting-a-Cambodian-orphanage/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Is visiting a Cambodian orphanage as a tourist (not as a volunteer) the modern equivalent of  the 19th century propensity to visit an asylum?
In other words what are people's motives. ]]></description>
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<title>Random Travel Tips..</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9289_Random-travel-tips--/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

This probably falls under the category "not very useful threads" but what's your random travel tips?

One of mine would be;

 - If you find yourself on Starbucks somewhere, remember to stock up on some high quality tissue paper..

// ]]></description>
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<title>Weight Loss/gain Whilst Travelling</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/9266_Weight-loss-gain-whilst-travelling/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello to all i just am interested in creating a topic where travellers can share there  experiences regarding weight gain or loss whist travelling. I have always over indulged whilst in SEA but probs because i have only been on hols rather than proper backpacking....personally i hope that seeing as i will be lugging a backpack around almost every day, swimming, cycling, walking and trekking etc i hope that my body stays really trim but on the other hand, as backpackers in SEA we will be eating a very different diet e.g lots of fried foods, over indulgences, treats etc, it really could go either way! 

Thank you for comments ]]></description>
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<title>Merry Christmas</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/idlebanter/8947_Merry-Christmas/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I want to wish all Travelfishes, wherever they are, a joyous and happy Christmas. I hope you all have a fantastic day.
I'm spending Christmas on Koh Samui, where are you? ]]></description>
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