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Offline Frozzie

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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2012, 07:12:04 am »
Oooo have fun cookie and dd...

Merlin my parents loved malaysia ans said it is still true to itself and not like alot of the other asian countriescthat have dramatically changed in the last couple of years to suit the western traveller..
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2012, 08:55:52 am »
Thanks Judy and everyone. I'm all packed now and the washing, ironing and cleaning are all up to date. Will have a nice nap on the plane going up. A little glass of wine and I'll sleep.
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #32 on: March 18, 2012, 03:47:44 pm »
That's good to hear about Malaysia, Frozzie.Apart from being so lush and literally driving around near rice paddies, rubber tree plantations and amazing scenery, the people here have been always friendly and helpful, especially when it comes to pointing out the best places to eat! ( local knowledge goes a long way!) I have had the best beef rendang, Laksa, nasi goreng as well as numerous other dishes- my favourite was a squid cooked in sambal -  amazing! I definitely want to come back- I just need to get used to the humidity. I cant even begin to think how many litres of  water I have been drinking every day to compensate for the heat and humidity. I thnk anyone who comes here will be truly awestruck.
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #33 on: March 18, 2012, 08:37:03 pm »
Merlin it sounds jut like Cairns without the good food. LOL! The locals here are pretty friendly too.

Malaysia has  come a long way and KL rivals  Singapore for shopping theses days. Beautiful country and am happy you are having a great time.

Gert in Cairns with no rendang.





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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #34 on: March 20, 2012, 06:32:21 am »
Thanks to everyone we have been able to get a sim for the iPad from Singtel for 13 dollars and we have free unlimited Internet dot .3 days.

W e tried to get a prepaid for our phone so we could have free calls back to Australia but both our phones are locked to Telstra.
Instead we bought a cheap phone and have put a Starhub per paid into it and have free calls to home as long as it is a landline. After 5 SMS we get 50 free SMS all for $15. We are impressed. The speed for the Internet here is wonderful. Leaves home for dead.
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #35 on: March 20, 2012, 06:49:48 am »
 cookie1 that is great. Take a pic or two with your iPad and tapatalk them onto the forum.  I found the  Internet speed  in the depths of the Cambodian Jungles faster than Au. LOL!

Have fun.

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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #36 on: March 20, 2012, 06:51:52 am »
Nice to hear you are able to keep in touch easily with home Cookie - enjoy your holiday now the electronic gear is sorted and working. :-*
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #37 on: March 20, 2012, 09:36:49 am »
Have a wonderful, safe holiday Cookie.  Looking forward to hearing about it when you get back.  ;D
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #38 on: March 20, 2012, 09:44:08 am »
Well, I am finally back from Malaysia- had a lovely time. It was great to still read the forum on my iPad when I was over there, somehow very comforting!! I must say that apart from the weather being much cooler here and the fact that our plane had to change the  flight path due to the cyclone over WA ie incredible tailwinds, I would have loved to stay longer. Malaysia is truly a spectacular country and I can't rave enough about it!
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #39 on: March 20, 2012, 09:49:32 am »
Welcome home merlin. Glad you had a good time.

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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #40 on: March 20, 2012, 10:25:08 am »
Welcome home Merlin.  As much as we like to go on holidays, it is always nice to keep in touch with those at home.
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #41 on: March 20, 2012, 10:43:10 am »
Welcome home Merlin after your wonderful holiday. :)
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #42 on: March 20, 2012, 12:04:22 pm »
Thanks all. Great to be back.
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Re: Can I use the ipad overseas?
« Reply #43 on: March 20, 2012, 08:18:39 pm »
Have a great time in singapore cookie, we love chimes.

Welcome home Merlin

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