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/ Asia / Asia Traveler adviceOverstaying and illegal entry in Singapore (Visa)
Singapore has strict penalties for overstaying or illegal entry. Be sure to check the validity of your tourist visa and follow the prescribed number of days. Those caught overstaying or committing...Read full tip...
Staying Healthy in Thailand (Health)
Having a tropical climate, Thailand tourists are candidates for diseases like malaria and dengue fever, especially at the rural borders. Do remember to bring along some mosquito repellent, or mosquito...Read full tip...
Attending festivals with kids (With Kids)
Festivals in the Philippines are always attended by a lot of people, and more often that not, the crowds can get thick and rowdy. When attending these kinds of festivals, it would be better to leave...Read full tip...
Bring your passport when going to bars (Nightlife)
Thailand has a very lively nightlife, especially in the sin city of Pattaya, and almost all major cities. Alyways remember, though, to bring your passport along at all times as proof of age. ...Read full tip...
Duty-free shop scams (Warnings)
Always be on the look-out for scams in Thailand. A known scam is accusing a tourist of shoplifting in duty-free shops at the Bangkok Airport. Then, the scammers will threaten the accused...Read full tip...
MITRA'S RANCH at Puerto (Itineraries)
In addition to your trip to the Underground River, find time to visit the panoramic Mitra Ranch set atop of a knoll in Puerto Princesa. Getting at the top of the house is like a being in Baguio and Tagaytay...Read full tip...
Foreign currency exchanges (Warnings)
There are a lot of Foreign Exchange centers in the country, even in streets. However, it would be wiser to have your foreign money converted in Banks and the Exchange centers in malls. They...Read full tip...
Drinking water in Thailand (Food)
Drinking tap water in Thailand is generally not advisable. To be on the safe side, you probably are better off buying bottled water, which are cheap at around 5-10 baht each and are readily bought...Read full tip...
Indulge at BAKER'S HILL (Itineraries)
For the best hopia and crinckles, head to Baker's Hill. Other than the wide-array of food choices for pasalubong, Baker's Hill has a theme park where in you can take some snapshots to upload in your Facebook...Read full tip...
A warning to shutterbugs (Warnings)
Metro Manila may offer a whole lot of photo-worthy sights, but trigger-happy photographers are advised to refrain from showing their camera, especially in the streets of Manila and Quezon City. ...Read full tip...
Dealing with street beggars (Warnings)
The streets are almost always full of persistent beggars. Some of them stay in one place while some actually roam around and try to catch attention by knocking on vehicles' windshields or poke you...Read full tip...
Corrupt cops in Indonesia (Warnings)
Beware of corrupt cops in Indonesia. There are just so many of them! They may ask for bribes and gifts but please don't tolerate them. Report them to the proper authorities. . Read full tip...
Taxis in Manila (Warnings)
Be wary of taxi drivers who doens't reset the taxi meter. This is rampant so be sure to keep on your guard or else you'll pay more than what is due. The taxi meter starts at 30 pesos around the city...Read full tip...
Beggars in Cambodia (Warnings)
When you're on your way to the temple, there usually will be a pack of beggars on your trail, so it is advisable to bring along some candies or snacks to give them. Don't ever give money, it won't...Read full tip...