Hello

[Jacob]

Just wanted to introduce myself.  I am an engineering student at Louisiana State University.  I have been planning my first trip to europe since october.  This site has been very helpful.  I am now less than two weeks away from my departure.  Although this is my first trip to europe, I am no stranger to travel.  I grew up traveling, mostly in the south east asia region (I lived in Indonesia for ten years).  I was young and it was a long time ago but, if any one has any questions about this area I will try to help.  

P.S.  I will be at St. Christophers village May 31, look me up.  

[Kim]

Hey Jacob...welcome!

It's great that people are posting about themselves-it's nice to find out where everyone is from and what their plans are. (People that have around a while (or should I call you my "oldies")-feel free to post about yourself as well, it's just not for the new users!)

I might have to pick your brain about Indonesia as we are heading to Bali (and Bangkok) for a couple weeks in Sept., it would be great to have some personal advice!

Kim

[Jacob]

Bali is great, I have been there four times.  The beaches are great, and the people are some of the friendliest I have met.  Kuda beach is probably my favorite (I am not sure if that is spelled right), It has the biggest waves. There is a really cool reastaurant called Poppies, I think, Make sure to go there.  The satay is great.  Make sure you take a trip inland for at least a day.  There is a great town, I can't remember what it is called, but it starts with a "U".  As for bangkok,  I have been twice.  We didn't stay long, but I remember the night market was a lot of fun.  If you get a chance check out Chang Mai in northern Thailand.  It's beautiful.