Asia Traveler Advice

Cocomanggas might be the most visited bar in Boracay, but this place gets crowded with many unpleasant characters (heavy drinkers and bullies) at night. Frequent brawls, prostitution and drug dealings...
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Seafood and fresh fruits are the common foods offered in Boracay's hotels and restaurants. There is a seafood market near D-mall where you can buy freshly caught fish and shellfish like lobsters and oysters...
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It's generally safe around Boracay. Most areas in the beachfront are well-lit, especially in Station 2. Be wary though that the end of Station 3 does not have light at night so avoid swimming there as...
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Most of Ishigaki-jima's beaches have net boundaries set in the waters, and while it is tempting to go over these borders and swim farther to the sea, DON'T. There may be habu jellyfish in the island's...
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Travelers may be charmed buy local Nepalese  children, especially the cute ones, and unwittingly pat their heads, a gesture practiced in many countries. In Nepal, the head is the most sacred part...
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Do remember that bringing of the Indian currency (rupee) into the country is considered as illegal, and you are bound to get in trouble if you do.  Only bring foreign currency and then change it...
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As the Philippines is a left-hand drive country, those who are used to driving right-hand drive vehicles may want to consider hiring a driver or tagging along a knowledgeable guide to orient you with...
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Getting to Sri Lanka entails a lot of trip to its temples and shrine.  Sure you have you latest digital or SLR camera with you but then refrain from taking pictures or posing in front of Buddha statues...
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When taking a cab in Malaysia, it pays to negotiate for the price (RM 2 for the first 2 km and 10 sen for every 200 meters) before getting into the taxi for most of the taxi drivers hardly use meters. If...
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When visiting Nepal, be sure to be culturally sensitive and follow social conventions in the country.  It pays to research and read books about them before your visit. Offering food and drink to...
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Travelling with children to Vietnam, as with other countries, may prove to be a challenge for unprepared parents. Some bring toys, trolleys, food from home to establish normalcy and provide diversion...
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For a unique Boracay experience, try Pucca Beach past Station 1. To get there, you have to charter a boat. Boats from Kalibo or Caticlan are normally cheaper (P2,000-P3,000 per hour or more depending...
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Early morning (5 a.m. to 8 am.) is the best time to swim in the beach when there is a high tide. The water reaches the foot of the resorts and so you can actually swim in front of your hotel gates. The...
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Do not swim in Station 3 specially in the afternoon. That I think is the most polluted part of the beach. The water is murky and gray. Trash and seaweeds also frequently float there, making you feel itchy...
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