http://disqus.com/people/7609b01adfd798dd110c2d0cbe8a9ded/enThu, 06 Nov 2008 04:45:50 -0000http://everythingeverywhere.disqus.com/so_i_got_a_new_computer/#comment-3566412How much did it cost you there in Vietnam?MickieThu, 06 Nov 2008 04:33:33 -0000http://everythingeverywhere.disqus.com/step_away_from_the_lonely_planet_a_requiem_for_travel_guidebooks/#comment-3566461A large portion of Africa, China, central Asia, nevermind russian keyboards. <br><br>Mobile browsing is expensive, even with local sims. And not so fast nor easy. Take out the notebook to jot all down. (your should see my guidebook cover) <br><br>Internet cafes - Well again, jotting down all the info, printing maps etc takes time and money. Having a guide book there is a great reference. Yes I use Hostel . coms and searches for my hotels hostels etc as once in the guide book they are only good for inflated prices, the mob en masse. <br><br>I am with Two Crabs on this one. Thorn Tree has been a life saver. New info is great if read correctly. I jot it down in my guide book and I am gone. <br><br>But out in reality I like to have something in paper in case the lights go out, which they quite often do in the places I mentions. Least of all if my laptop/PDA/Phone went pop! And I couldn't afford or did not have access to a new one.MickieThu, 06 Nov 2008 04:45:50 -0000