TamPenis Posted April 12 Posted April 12 Been to China, 7 times, it has never been not a crowded cities... Perhaps it was bcos I visited during Nov - March month. Quote If I cant feel it, I aint faking it
youdoyou Posted April 14 Posted April 14 On 4/12/2026 at 9:51 AM, reece7700 said: I guess better to stick to Asia for next few months. Anyone got ideas? Other than Japan or Korea. Where in China is nice and not crowded? Apparently this might not be foolproof either. Some airlines are cancelling flights altogether cos of fuel supplies. leckmich 1 Quote
murano Posted April 15 Posted April 15 On 4/12/2026 at 9:51 AM, reece7700 said: I guess better to stick to Asia for next few months. Anyone got ideas? Other than Japan or Korea. Where in China is nice and not crowded? Dalian reece7700 1 Quote
reece7700 Posted April 15 Posted April 15 Anyone tried this before: Yubeng Village Trek @ Yunnan Quote
leckmich Posted April 20 Posted April 20 not crowded for sure https://www.dailynk.com/english/beijing-agency-launches-north-korea-tour-packages-on-direct-pyongyang-flights/ Quote
yexben Posted July 29 Posted July 29 On 1/18/2026 at 1:32 PM, youdoyou said: I have. what info do you need? Does Goergia accept digital payment widely? Which moneychanger in Sg I can exchange some LARI/GEL? Did you visit Georgia during the winter? I am planning a trip to Georgia next Feb. Care to share a bit of tips and experiences? Quote Wuhan, Shennongjia 29Oct ~ 6Nov 26 Georgia next Feb 27
ithink Posted August 6 Posted August 6 It is far, but I think trips like that are worth planning for. Hopefully everyone gets the chance to visit the places they have been looking forward to. Safe travels to everyone with their 2026 plans! youdoyou 1 Quote
youdoyou Posted August 6 Posted August 6 On 7/29/2026 at 9:11 AM, yexben said: Does Goergia accept digital payment widely? Which moneychanger in Sg I can exchange some LARI/GEL? Did you visit Georgia during the winter? I am planning a trip to Georgia next Feb. Care to share a bit of tips and experiences? Hey sorry for the late reply, I was away. You can use Apple Pay at cafes and restaurants in Tbilisi. As for moneychangers, it’s easier to bring USD/EUR and change there. I went in April 2017 and then in August 2025, so I haven’t experienced winter there. If you plan on going to the mountains, be sure to check if the roads are passable cos I went through the main military road in April and part of the landscape was still blanketed with snow. I expect it would be thicker in winter. reece7700 and yexben 1 1 Quote
Vometra Posted August 9 Posted August 9 On 8/6/2026 at 8:41 PM, youdoyou said: Hey sorry for the late reply, I was away. You can use Apple Pay at cafes and restaurants in Tbilisi. As for moneychangers, it’s easier to bring USD/EUR and change there. I went in April 2017 and then in August 2025, so I haven’t experienced winter there. If you plan on going to the mountains, be sure to check if the roads are passable cos I went through the main military road in April and part of the landscape was still blanketed with snow. I expect it would be thicker in winter. How's Georgia and how are Georgians actually? Are they friendly (towards Asians in particular), conservative, scammy? Food, infrastructure, transport, cost? Are there a lot of Russians there? I am thinking of staying there for a year Oh, and Armenia too! Quote
youdoyou Posted August 9 Posted August 9 12 minutes ago, Vometra said: How's Georgia and how are Georgians actually? Are they friendly (towards Asians in particular), conservative, scammy? Food, infrastructure, transport, cost? Are there a lot of Russians there? I am thinking of staying there for a year Oh, and Armenia too! If you mean East Asian like Chinese, I can’t comment. I generally didn’t have trouble there the both times I visited, though for some reason I was mistaken for a local or someone Caucasian (from the Caucasus) last year and almost ended up in an unpleasant situation. Food - you get traditional Georgian fare as well as some international offerings. I didn’t have any issues, even though I’m not wildly adventurous with what I eat. In terms of cost, some things are slightly cheaper than Singapore like a cafe latte, otherwise it’s comparable if I recall correctly. On average I spent 15-20sgd on lunch. You won’t be hit by Western or Northern European prices for sure. Getting around the country would mean marshrutkas (shared minivans that fill up before they leave), flying, buses in some instances. I can’t recall trains cos I didn’t take any. Russians - they exist. Many left the country to dodge being in the war against Ukraine. Hope this helps. reece7700 and Vometra 1 1 Quote
youdoyou Posted August 9 Posted August 9 22 minutes ago, Vometra said: I am thinking of staying there for a year Oh, and Armenia too! Armenia was cool too. Again, I didn’t have issues. People were nice and helpful. I went on a couple of group tours cos it was easier to reach far flung sites. There are these food court type places in Yerevan where you can eat cheap (under 10sgd), and elsewhere for double that amount. I travelled between Tbilisi and Yerevan in a van too, so if you need legroom, reach the boarding points early so you can secure a better seat (though generally the rides were comfy enough for me, and I’m 1.8m tall). Vometra 1 Quote
yexben Posted August 11 Posted August 11 On 8/6/2026 at 8:41 PM, youdoyou said: Hey sorry for the late reply, I was away. You can use Apple Pay at cafes and restaurants in Tbilisi. As for moneychangers, it’s easier to bring USD/EUR and change there. I went in April 2017 and then in August 2025, so I haven’t experienced winter there. If you plan on going to the mountains, be sure to check if the roads are passable cos I went through the main military road in April and part of the landscape was still blanketed with snow. I expect it would be thicker in winter. Thanks for the reply. Glad to know that Apple Pay can be used in most cafes and restaurants. I still have some EUROs with me and I probably can exchange lari/gel when I arrive Tbilisi next Feb. HOpe to enjoy lots of snow when I am around. Thanks. youdoyou 1 Quote Wuhan, Shennongjia 29Oct ~ 6Nov 26 Georgia next Feb 27
Healing Therapy Posted October 12 Posted October 12 Yunnan trip: end dec 2026 to jan 2027 Free & easy + local tour Quote
youdoyou Posted October 19 Posted October 19 So my SQ flight to Dubai was cancelled in July after all. I had to reroute via Beijing to get to Central Asia. And due to the cancelled SIN-DXB leg, I had to cancel my flights with flydubai from Dubai to Tajikistan. They refunded me with vouchers which I hope I’ll be able to use in January. Quote
reece7700 Posted October 21 Posted October 21 (edited) On 10/20/2026 at 5:22 AM, youdoyou said: So my SQ flight to Dubai was cancelled in July after all. I had to reroute via Beijing to get to Central Asia. And due to the cancelled SIN-DXB leg, I had to cancel my flights with flydubai from Dubai to Tajikistan. They refunded me with vouchers which I hope I’ll be able to use in January. Oh wow, isn't that like 5 hours more of flight time. Anyway I finally managed to fulfil my Georgia trip in 2026. Accomplished 4-day trek in Svaneti region Edited October 21 by reece7700 youdoyou 1 Quote
LeGrad Posted October 21 Posted October 21 On 10/20/2026 at 5:22 AM, youdoyou said: So my SQ flight to Dubai was cancelled in July after all. I had to reroute via Beijing to get to Central Asia. And due to the cancelled SIN-DXB leg, I had to cancel my flights with flydubai from Dubai to Tajikistan. They refunded me with vouchers which I hope I’ll be able to use in January. I've always wanted to explore that part of the world. Do we (as in Singaporeans) need to get visas to visit Tajikstan? Quote
murano Posted October 22 Posted October 22 11 hours ago, LeGrad said: I've always wanted to explore that part of the world. Do we (as in Singaporeans) need to get visas to visit Tajikstan? No need youdoyou 1 Quote
youdoyou Posted October 22 Posted October 22 20 hours ago, reece7700 said: Oh wow, isn't that like 5 hours more of flight time. Anyway I finally managed to fulfil my Georgia trip in 2026. Accomplished 4-day trek in Svaneti region Do you mean Dubai to Dushanbe? Possibly, but it was the cheapest and connections were fairly good. Going via Beijing turned out to be nice after all cos it was great to revisit the city after six years of being away from it. Quote
youdoyou Posted October 22 Posted October 22 (edited) 20 hours ago, LeGrad said: I've always wanted to explore that part of the world. Do we (as in Singaporeans) need to get visas to visit Tajikstan? Visa-free entry for Singaporeans to all of Central Asia except Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan (though this is now an e-visa destination based on the last time I checked) if you want to be geographically more accurate. Edited October 22 by youdoyou Quote
Giggidy Posted October 26 Posted October 26 Would be going to Greenland end of next month...if only got someone to share body heat every night Korporal 1 Quote
murano Posted October 26 Posted October 26 (edited) 2 hours ago, Giggidy said: Would be going to Greenland end of next month...if only got someone to share body heat every night Look for Jens-Frederik Nielsen Edited October 26 by murano Quote
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