3. don't mail to hostels.
my first guess is mail to banks, followed by mailing to postmaster general in whatever town you're in.
6. my belief (not entirely founded) is that hong kong will be plenty enough for you.
When in Bali, go to Ubud. Attempt to stay at Homestay Wayan Karya on Gautama St.
The hostel owner is also a musician/performer.
Perth to Bangkok will be a baptism of fire. less so if you look like a local (traveling with sister's Mexican boyfriend through Indonesia was fun for that reason.)
2. Tokyo will eat your money alive, but Indonesia might save it back for you. To save money, travel by train if you feel like it. In the "developing world," MAKE SURE YOUR TICKET GUARANTEES A SEAT. Some, called things like "third class" or something similar, simply mean you can mount the train on the platform. If you're slow, or meek, or burdened, you will wind up clinging to the outside of the train. You won't be alone, but still....
4. Local travel agents will *generally* be cheaper than prebooking everything, but it looks like you're already planned up for that, so don't sweat it.
5. Storing your backpack in hostels is fine, generally. Buy a small lock, something that'll keep the zippers together. Make sure it's clearly visible when traveling - deterrent, more than anything else. Buy a moneybelt or one of those wallets that hang around your neck. Keep passport, checks, tickets etc. in that - and keep it on you always. |
