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Apr 22, 2026
8 days ago
MagicalJac**********
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Where did you stay in Hanoi while waiting for your visa ?

There are hundreds of places on the booking platforms but I am looking for a personal recommendation.

Obviously I want to be in or close to the Old Quarter and AC is a must.

I'm budgeting for around 20usd a night but I am getting too many hostels and dorms coming up.

Any hidden gems out there someone can suggest ?
3 comments
Mar 6, 2026
2 months ago
Jenney **********
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Trying to fly back to Europe England have been travelling Thailand being our final destination. Flights home cancelled due to conflict going on any advice would be greatly appreciated. Flying with kiwi travel so not great communication it's a travel bot .

Cannot afford 3 or 4 grand a flight

Frying singapore via doha to Madrid

Having to to wait for refund each time before being able to rebook flight paths they are offering.

Fed up now running out of money just want to return home to my family
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Nov 30, 2025
5 months ago
Amit ********
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Morning all! We are heading to Hanoi for our dtv application in January. Can anyone recommend a nice budget friendly place that they stayed at? A lot of places seem to look nice but have some scary reviews.

Thank you.
3 comments
Oct 17, 2025
6 months ago
Thailer *************
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Hi everyone, would you please share any budget-friendly Muay Thai & Thai Cooking schools in Koh Samui for the soft power DTV? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
2 comments
Sep 23, 2025
7 months ago
John ***********
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I come to Thailand each year. Next year I want to spend 3 months there in the Australian winter. This year I investigated extending my stay but changed my mind when the cost of changing the date of my return ticket was $AUD680, much more than half the total cost. Next visit I intend to stay 2 months visa free then extend a month. What are the best options for an outward/return ticket? It's obviously financially punitive to change the date and I assume that if I am asked to show an outward flight, a return ticket dated 3 months from arrival would not be accepted. There is always the option to buy a cheap throwaway ticket (if such now exists) to KL or a refundable one. Any thoughts on the best option?
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Jun 22, 2025
10 months ago
John *********
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Has anybody recently bounced at Kuala Lumpur?

Looking to stay near the airport, solo, one night only. Recommendations for a room under 1000 baht would be great. Let me know if they have a shuttle service and food/drink on premises or nearby.

I've never been to KL and don't plan on exploring the town this trip.

Thanks in advance!
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May 23, 2025
a year ago
Hi friends, I’m coming to Thailand in October and I’m looking for a nice inexpensive place to stay possibly in Pattaya or Bangkok. Any advice
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Jan 27, 2025
a year ago
Shannon ******
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— Hanoi recommends for staying near old quarter? —

Is it ok to stay in a hostel for the DTV or does it need to be a hotel/aie b&b?

If you have a place you enjoyed staying (on a budget) please send to me 🙏🏻 thanks!!
3 comments
Jun 18, 2024
2 years ago
Paul ******
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I’m pplanning a trip to Thailand from the uk. However I want to stay until my money runs out. I aiming between 3 and 4 months. I understand I need a 60 day visa then extend for 30 days. But can I do this with booking a 1 way flight. Then when I have run out of money. I can book a flight back to the uk.
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Jun 14, 2024
2 years ago
KO ********
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Thanks in advance for helpful advice. I want to spend < 180 days a year in Phuket and I’m looking for recommendations on interesting places to spend time outside Thailand that will not break the bank for the other 180 + days.

What specific places/locations would you personally recommend that I may not know or have thought about? So far I’ve focussed on Saigon and Philippines (Cebu, Palawan).

Any bargain places with good food, beaches, nature & bars that are reasonably priced, easily accessible? And yes I have googled and thought about this a lot and am now calling on our collective wisdom.

Thanks! KO

By the way the pic is Moalboal, Cebu Island, Philippines. Nice spot, a bit long to get there…..
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