Asia Traveler Advice

If you're looking for a beach where you can take your whole family, I suggest you try Beidaihe in Hebei Province. Beidaihe has shallow waters where children can safely swim. Beidaihe is also a birding...
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If you plan to ride the MRT often, you can save time and money by getting the store-value card, EASYPASS.  You can also refund the money left in the card when you're done with it.
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A visit to Bhutan is incomplete without sampling the “ema datshi," the country's national dish. This stew is made of pepper, yak cheese, vegetables, and other herbs. The food is quite demanding...
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It was only in 2003 when mobile phones were introduced int the country. Making a call revolved around using the local telephone. Though Bhutan (country code: +975) may not have many opportunities in the...
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Antique buffs visiting Bhutan will be disappointed because the Bureau of Custom doesn’t allow antique items to brought out of the country.  Instead, they may have to do with hand-women bamboo...
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Beware of fake ticket vendors when visiting Huanghua. These vendors might hassle you to buy tickets before letting you pass. Take note that these vendors are unofficial as the government still has not...
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If you want to taste authentic Chinese food, try visiting the following provinces where China's eight culinary traditions began: Anhui (wild herbs cuisine) http://www.communi-trip.com/china/anhui/ Guangdong...
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Malaysia’s Pulao Langkawi, an island off the coast of Malaysia, is easily navigable by car (a car rent costs 60 ringgit). The island offers possibilities for trips to the nearby villages, rainforest...
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Women, foreign or local, usually catch much unwanted attention - especially when traveling alone.  It's hardly uncommon to be stared at, or worse, harassed when you are in public areas, crowds, etc.  Keep...
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Do remember that the Indian locals use a different version of the usual "head shake".  For many of us, a sideways shake of the head means "no", while a nod means "yes"...
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When a police officer reprimands you for minor offenses (for example: traffic violations, not carrying passport, lost of departure card, etc.), even if the allegations are not true, be polite and smile...
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A wild trip to Johor’s Endau Rompin, a national park which has one of the oldest rain forests in the world, will delight the intrepid traveler as it requires a lot of courage and will. It can be...
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When visiting a Japanese Shinto shrine, remember to behave calmly. It is a sign of disrespect to run around or speak loudly while in the vicinity. A purification fountain is always near the shrine where...
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Malaysia is known for its night market Pasar Malam  where visitors get a chance to rummage through cheap items and all sort of knick-knacks such as pirated CDs, faux signature bags and the like...
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