- Information
- History
- Weather
- When to go
- Good to know
- Culture
- Visa and Passport
- Food
- Nightlife
- Traveler Advice
- Forums
48HourVisit.com
Planning a short visit? Check out 48HourVisit.com, your online guide for short stays and weekend getaways. Ad
The Glossary
Asia Traveler Advice
/ Asia / Asia Traveler adviceSex crimes against female tourists (Warnings)
If you're a woman tourist in India, never walk alone in the streets, especially the dark alleys and tourist spots, because you are making yourself a high candidate for being a victim of sex crimes. ...Read full tip...
Staying healthy in India (Health)
Do remember that because of India's nature of food and culture, everyone who visits there is a candidate for getting sick. Diarrhea is a number one enemy there. Avoid drinking tap water, rather...Read full tip...
The great commute in Thailand (Warnings)
Taxis in Thailand don't usually use meters, you always have to bargain for a good price! If you hail a cab from of a hotel front or the terminals, the drivers might charge you higher. Try...Read full tip...
A great way to save money on commuting (Transportation)
Commuting in Singapore can be very costly, especially if you go around with a taxi. If you plan to roam around for a while, ride the MRT and using a fare card (a stored-value card), which can...Read full tip...
Police begging for money (Warnings)
When visiting temples in Cambodia, brace yourself for some occasion that a police officer will flash his badge at you. It cab be a terrifying experience, since you might think that you've made a...Read full tip...
A must for women-travelers (Female Traveler)
If you're traveling outside Taipei, pack up on the tampons!. Read full tip...
In using the public toilets (Warnings)
Always keep a pack of tissue or wipes along, most of Taiwan's public toilets have none.. Read full tip...
A penny for your thought (Female Traveler)
If you happen to be mall-hopping around Manila, but have forgotten to bring sanitary napkins, a few loose coins can save the day. There are small wall-mounted vending machines that sell pads and...Read full tip...
Some Artsy Evening (Nightlife)
To those who dig reggae and socially influence music you might as well head to Ayuyang. The place is one of the favorite haven of local artists in Baguio. The place is very native and the space...Read full tip...
What to avoid in Wulai's rivers (Warnings)
As much as Wulai's rivers can appease your craving for a little swim, be sure to get out of the water before 4-5 in the afternoon. Late afternoon showers are quite frequent in the area, and the...Read full tip...
Leech alert! (Warnings)
Especially on the beaches of Sri Lanka, it is a close possibility that a leech (or more!) will cling to you. When this happens, remain calm! Do not try to brush them off wildly, 'cause...Read full tip...
Commute in Manila (Warnings)
While hopping on a cab may make your life as a commuter in Manila easier, watch out some cab drivers will not set the meter back. Meters should start 30 PHP in the city. Taking cabs in rush hours (7-10am...Read full tip...
Watch out for the (Warnings)
In Sri Lanka people are getting killed every year by falling coconuts. Don't hang out beneath coconut trees at the beach! . Read full tip...
Watch your step! (Warnings)
Watch your step when walking around crowded streets, you might step on nasty things like spit or pee (in the corners of walls and pillars.) The handrails found in train stations and public stairs...Read full tip...