Asia Traveler Advice

Starfish Island, Pandan and Snake Island are the major drawer of a visit Honda bay from Puerto Princessa. You can hop from one island to the other, feed the fish, snorkel or swim in the vastness of the...
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Do remember that a tourist visa only lasts for 90 days.  After that, renew or head out as soon as possible.  Also, don't try to get in illegally.  All of these are punishable by caning...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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.  
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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...
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