Travelling to the Far East

odd jim said:
Be wary going to Kazakhstan, its become a growing recruiting ground for ISIS / extremists. In fact a lot of central Asia is becoming unsafe for Brits and US citizens and the FO have a general threat of terrorism highlighted for the area. Its a shame as its an absolutely stunning place.

East / south east Asia is still very safe.
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I've read what the UK gov website says but personally I wouldn't think twice about going to Kazakhstan again but I suppose it depends where you want to go once there.

You have to engage your brain when going almost anywhere these days for example there are areas of Thailand I wouldn't go to and I'd advise other not to ether and these are highlighted on the gov website or at least they were the last time I looked. Use your brain and listen to the locals (if you're in touch with them) and I'd feel safer in either Almaty or Chon Buri than I would in Grangetown :D (a ropey little place on the outskirts of Middlesbrough.)
 
Just to update. We're now looking at Singapore and Bali. 3 nights in the former, 5 nights in the latter. Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome - places to stay, eat or visit.
 
Quite a few years since we were in Bali, but absolutely loved it & the people are beautiful.
Depends if you want more of the `touristy` things/places to stay?
 
omens said:
Just to update. We're now looking at Singapore and Bali. 3 nights in the former, 5 nights in the latter. Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome - places to stay, eat or visit.
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That's a long way for 8 nights

Singapore - theres a good zoo, theres Sentosa island with an aquarium, universal studios and other things, the marina , the famous raffles hotel

Theres lots of places to eat and they love there buffet style eateries, trip advisor will give you an idea of the best places
 
We wanted to go for longer but missus couldnt get the time off work.
 
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