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I'd also recommend a Chromebook, especially for travelling, depending on your needs. I've been using them for several years (though still use a standard laptop for work purposes). I find Chromebooks more than sufficient for general use (web browsing, e-mail, watching videos etc). I find they tend to be lighter / less bulky / more durable than standard laptops, while still giving the laptop-feel that tablets don't. A big advantage also is that, like a smart phone, you open it and it's ready to go, much less time rebooting / resuming sessions than a laptop. They're generally much cheaper too, but may be more limited if you need specific software / apps and probably much less internal storage. Previously I've bought HP's which have been good, currently using a Lenovo, which has also proved fine for my purposes.

Hi Londoner, do all of the Ambiance rooms with a balcony have an 'open-plan' balcony / terrace like this picture (i.e. accessible / viewable from other adjacent rooms)? The assumption this is the case generally put me off staying there previously, as I prefer more privacy. I normally stay at / enjoy the Classroom Hotel and their good sized and private terraces.

Sorry, duplicate post.

Prior to Covid, the short-term policies I'd purchase would be based on 'regions' (i.e. if I selected any South East Asian country such as Thailand as my destination, it'd cover basically all other countries within that region. Though as you mentioned, excluding any countries with government-issued travel warnings). There were also options to purchase world-wide coverage. On my latest trip post-Covid, I noticed it had changed to only country-specific (i.e. each specific country had to be selected). I didn't actually notice the change until after I'd purchased the policy, but luckily I only ended up visiting Thailand (whereas in the past I'd normally visit several countries in the region).

Hi Vinapu, thanks for another entertaining report!!....even if things didn't go as planned..I know how frustrating that can be! Did you have any issues / extra charges etc for joiners / visitors at Okay Boutique? I always use to stay at China Wind Hotel (aka Wind Holiday Hotel) when in Phnom Penh. It was pretty average, but I stayed there as it was easy walking / crawling distance to Toolbox Bar (my favourite bar in SEA / anywhere) and no issues with visitors. When I'd previously enquired with other nearby hotels in the area if they charged a joiner's fee they said they did, but whether that's actually enforced I have no idea. I would love to visit PP again, but haven't been back since Toolbox closed and feel I may not have much fun (or at-least any where near as much fun) there as I did previously.

John and his Thai patner, Pikky, who owned Cupidol now have Pikky's Pub. Just diagonnaly across from where Cupidol was, inbetween Castro and Serene. Yes, both very nice guys and a well run business. Pikky's seems to be doing well compared to other bars in Boyztown currently and has a lot of cute / nice guys working there.

What is the average drink price in the Complex now? Can anyone confirm / update if Doug (previous owner of Toolbox Bar in Phnom Penh....my favourite bar ANYWHERE lol), ended up opening a bar in the Complex? A few of the boys I keep in contact with who used to work at Toolbox say he has, but are unsure of the bar name. But have also heard on one of the boards (can't remember if it was this one or another) that was incorrect.

I would love to be in PP now (and actually would be right now for a booked holiday), but unfortunately current circumstances don't permit it. I don't think I have Tola's phone number, but if you're on Facebook his profile is https://www.facebook.com/mg.tola He sold POC (the newer version of POPP), and opened a new small bar (Sror Maoch / 'Ant' Bar), but unfortunately I think that MAY now have closed. I have not had a lot to do with Tola, but he seems like a sweet guy. If you do visit PP, if you haven't already, please check out Toolbox Bar, one of my favourite bars of all time!!

I like both for different reasons, but if I have to pick one it's normally Pattaya. Primarily for the pure sleeze of Sunee Plaza (and more particularly Nice Boys). FYI - Burboy is back living in Pattaya, if you were after a bit of nostalgia lol. I FINALLY had the pleasure of catching up with him again for a drink when I was there in March...still as handsome and charming as ever!!

Yes, can anyone please confirm what the flooding (if any) is generally like in Sunee / Boyztown / Jomtien during the wet season? I've visited other areas during the wet season, particularly Bangkok and Phnom Penh...I really don't mind the rain itself (as long as you're fortunate enough to have somewhere to shelter when it's really heavy...preferably somewhere with cute boys and beer)...but when the streets flood excessively it can be seriously inconvenient trying to get around at all (and especially frustrating if it happens just when all the bars are closing and you're drunk and don't want to wade through knee-deep water just to cross the road lol!).

Hi Alex, thanks for the enjoyable report! If you get a chance, I'd also be very interested in hearing about your experiences in / thoughts of Saigon. Considering a Vietnam trip myself in the near future.

From memory it gives you the option to sign-up using your Facebook log-in (as do many different sites nowadays). I did not provide my FB log-in, but was able to join as you would the 'traditional' way (i.e. provide your e-mail and choose a password). You should have another look / give it another try...I've found it to be a very active app', with many cute and keen guys! **Just an edit to add, this is based on using it in my home country, I hadn't got around to installing it last time I was in Thailand / Cambodia.

NUMAZU! I was so excited to see a new post from you! Not to mention the fact that you're reporting on South / Central America, which is very high on my to-visit list! But the fact that you mention Chaturbate studios (possibly in Medellin?) drives me crazy with anticipation lol!! Sorry we didn't get a chance to catch-up for a beer when we were both suppose to be in Bangkok last August, I also unfortunately didn't get around to catching up with Burboy then either. BUT I'm literally looking at 12 hours now until I board my next flight to Bangkok (spending time in Pattaya and Phnom Penh too), and will definitely try and catch-up with Burboy for a drink this visit! Please keep posting!!

Hi Dani / Moses, how are things going tourist-wise at the moment in relation to the Mount Agung activity? I was planning to visit Bali for the first time on my next SEA trip in February, but unfortunately due to the above my travel insurance won't cover me. I guess being "SUBJECTED" to Pattaya, Phnom Penh, then Bangkok isn't sooo bad...but hope I can also visit Bali in the not too distance future!!!