Asia Traveler Advice

Just five minutes away from the Nishikyougoku-umatsuka-cho bus stop in Western Kyoto is Yatsuhashi-an & Shisyu-yakata, where you can try out traditional Japanese sweets and even have a go at...
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Fans of the manga and anime Detective Conan shouldn't miss Aoyama World, a quaint museum dedicated to the cute and smart detective and his creator Gosho Aoyama.  Entrance fees range from around 300-700...
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Like the title implies, Gera Gera manga cafe has everything a certified anime geek can ask for: internet access, 40,000 manga titles, over 100 PS2 games, and 70 DVD titles.  There are also reclines...
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While majority of Osaka is safe to wander around, you may want to stay away from the Airin/Kamagasaki area, which is Japan's largest slum and home to many jobless and homeless people, especially after...
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Hailing a cab in Osaka's streets and traffic stands is relatively easy.  Watch out for the signage in their windshields' lower left corner-- if it glows red, the taxi is vacant and green tells you...
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Travelling overland in Afghanistan is still very dangerous especially if you’re a woman or you are travelling with your children. Aside from the unpaved road along the way, there are also occasional...
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In case you lose your credit card in Osaka, it'd be best to contact your bank immediately and inform them of what happened.  Here are numbers you may want to keep in your contacts list: MasterCard...
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If you wish to shop for souvenirs at Afghanistan, head to the main streets of Kabul where you can find the Chicken and Flower Street. Fine carpets and lapis lazuli are one of the great finds in the open...
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While Japanese cuisine use a lot of fish or meat stocks, food tripping in Tokyo won't prove to be a trouble for vegans, if they know where to look.  You can ask your guide to take you to food places...
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Though Afghanistan doesn’t have the brimming lists of hotel accommodations, the one’s located in Kabul measures up to the Western standards and can be a decent haven during a 2 to 3 day stay...
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Stationed near the ritzy Omotesando fashion district in Harajuku is Pure Cafe, an al fresco hang out for the sophisticated vegan Tokyoite.  Their samosas and veggie burgers are must-tries! ...
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Other than trekking the daunting slopes of Hindu Kush, you can engage in kite competition in Afghanistan where you will be able to harness your creativity be designing a kite of your own. There is also...
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Getting around the streets of Vietnam is dangerous. With the motorbikes carrying more than two people in one ride, you really need to take extra care in crossing the streets. Vietnam motorcyclists don’t...
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Japan's lost-and-found are reliable, so if ever you do lose something while you're on the train, going to the Wasure-Mono ("lost things"; the Japanese Lost-and-Found Center) after a day or two...
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