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Off to Fiji in June.

Cheaper than holidayinf in Australia, which is a bit sad.

Just read they closed for renos :pensive:

I will send Max a message and ask him and let you know.

Thanks mate , I also read they can assist with Ha Long bay cruises also.

Max said Jaspars, 4th Floor Hanoi Tower, next door to old jail. Owner is Murph, and Max Hart said to drop his name.

Max isn’t sure if his renovations will be finished but his Travel Agency is open. He is a really weird, interesting, funny and helpful bloke.

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Who else is in Vietnam?
Im about to fly out of Quy Nhon bound for HCMC, then Dalat on Monday, will hit Hanoi on Thursday.
Work always put me up at the Melia.
If your in Hanoi, go to PUKU bar in the old quarter.
Troung will live stream any game you want. Top bloke.

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Oh…Troung may be on his honeymoon still…it shouldnt matter…PUKU bar…top floor sports bar. You will be able to watch the game with a bucket of ice cold beer and the hums from the odd local drifting in smoking doobies.
PUKU never closes.
Thank me for moving the essendon picture front and center under the big telly.

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Sounds good :ok_hand:t3:


Sunset over Chile at 37,000 feet.

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Question for those that know Saigon, I rarely stop here for more than a quick transfer.
I know I can watch the game somewhere in district 1. A farkcarlton supporter told me yesterday but I forgot.
Anyone?

46 ton that thiep, district 1, hcmc
Phatty’s sports bar.
Bookmark it travellers!!

Go Bombers!

OK, Japan-o-philes. Thanks for the earlier tips re. coffee.

Next obvious question - any tips on great places to eat, accessible from Shinjuku (staying near station), Kyoto (staying downtown area - a bit south), Osaka (staying Namba)?

@j_w @JohnRain @mrjez @Soulnet @BAAKKEERRRR

Yes. Avoid them.

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You are spoilt for choice in Shinjuku. Best bet is to think of dishes/specific food you wanna eat (sushi, yakiniku, okonomiyaki, soba noodles, Izakaya pub fare, shabu-shabu, eel, etc) & choose a restaurant that serves that food.

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If I recall correctly, you need to go to an Izakaya to get a range of dishes? Otherwise restaurants tend to specialise in a particular type?

I think I’ll give watching the footy a miss :pensive:

Yep. Any Izakaya in Shinjuku will offer a range of quality dishes. There are chain Izakaya like Watami, etc, but if you are adventurous, you could shoot for a smaller one. Otherwise, select the type of food you wanna eat that night & seek a restaurant that caters to that. A gazillion options in Shinjuku.

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In Osaka I’d have okonomiyaki. Dotonbori is filled with okonomiyaki restaurants or you could research highly reviewed options. But it’s hard to mess up, almost any joint would be fine.
Kushikatsu too, although it’s much better in quality places.
I don’t eat out enough in town to know specific restaurants to recommend. You’d find out more specific places on TripAdvisor, I’m sure. For streets/neighbourhoods with good options and atmosphere, try the little streets east of Nankai Namba station, nestled in before you hit Doguyasuji. Or just north near Hozenji Temple.

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Thanks @mrjez

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Which part of Kyoto specifically? What’s near your accom?