[BNM] [OT] things to bring back from asia

[Alex Beston]

well strangely enough ive been over there myself a few times and i can
recommend a few things.

1. dont believe the hype about everything electrical being cheaper there -
you can find cheap electric (ie computer orientated) gear but you'll have to
try the off beaten track since the big shopping complexes are well savvyed
up for the western tourist. you could shave off about 10-20% if you know
where to look, but it will have to be places that dont get the western
trade. not knowing exactly where youre going, i cant be any more exact.

2. try a market and get a red chinese lantern. easy to pack and has a
distinctly oriental look about it. careful at the markets themselves -
theyll try to sell you watches and perfrume. i'm sure youll already be
saying no. just smile and walk past.

3. what about a malaysian kite? [1]

4. some spices? you may have some trouble getting them through customs
though.

5. or a blowgun? [2] again same problem as 4.

6. as for what to eat when youre there try here [3] personally i liked the
spicy laksam aya but without the egg.

hope you have a great trip!

best
Alex

[1]
http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue41/layang-layang05/images/Traditional%20Malaysian%20Kite%20Maker.jpg

http://orgs.unt.edu/unt_masa/wau2.jpg

[2] http://www.geocities.com/phisba2003/

[3] http://www.malaysianfood.net/Malayfood.html

http://allmalaysia.info/msiaknow/malaysiana/glorious_food.asp



On 19/04/06, Richard Grimwood <richard.grimwood at moving-edge.net> wrote:
>
> If you want to buy an LCD TV then the Hong Kong is the place since they
> have 240 v UK 3 pin plugs and PAL and will ship.
>
> It is unfortunate that most houshold electricals in Taiwan and anything
> like routers and switches wifi etc that use wall wart adapter are
> american style 2 pin.
>
> And if you want Japanese products don't buy them in Taiwan or HongKong
> so Sony and Sharp stuff leave til you get to Japan.
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