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Old 09-13-2007, 01:19 PM   #1
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So I currently have all of my clothes scattered around europe. Well, some in dublin with me, but the rest i have to pickup from england next week. This combines into a lot of luggage and I don't particularly want to take it all to korea with me, nor do i want to chuck it. does anyone know the best ie cheapest way of getting some stuff back to australia? i have seen quotes of €140 for a box which considering the contents is really not worth it. also unaccompanied baggage seems like a good idea but i don't know how that will work with my airline- i am flying to south korea with lufthansa.
I also have to transfer money into my aus bank account, mainly so i can pay of my credit card which i just nearly maxed out. I have transferred through the bank before but it was a bit too expensive so this time I was going to try moneygram which seems like the best choice. But again i would be glad to see any suggestions.
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Old 09-22-2007, 06:57 PM   #2
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donate the clothes to charity or sell them. you will feel better in the long run.
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Old 09-22-2007, 10:36 PM   #3
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yea totally... clothes are replaceable
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Just buy new clothes in Asia.. save the hassle. You'll can also use this opportunity to change to an Asian wardrobe (you know, kung fu robes, schoolgirl kilts and the like..:D )

They're cheap as hell. I hear good shopping in Seoul, as well... or make a trip to Hong Kong/China... CHEAP and good clothing there.
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Louse, when you are in Korea, you gotta try Korean "pork bone soup" aka Gamjatang.

I mentioned this in the 'favorite foods' thread... its one of my all high favs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamjatang
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mmmmmm plaid

while we are on food, pick up some tom yum goong, i got some from this asian girl i dated ages ago, it is a hot and sour prawn and chicken soup,
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