Asia Traveler Advice

LeeLovesPesto

Manila is full of shopping malls, if you want to buy something posh try shopping  at Rockwell, Greenbelt, Podium and the mega polis of Bonifacio High Street (The Fort). For cheap China made goods...Read full tip...

ClaireDeLune

When going out to shop in malls and marketplaces, you may want to leave your prized possessions (large sums of money, jewelry, etc.) behind.  Pick-pockets and snatchers are ubiquitous in the country...Read full tip...

SeaChild

If you are looking for cheap finds (clothes, decor, souvenir products, "branded" items), you can proceed to Divisoria and Tutuban located in Manila. They may not rival Chatuchak of Bangkok in...Read full tip...

JmNatividad03

Bookworms will definitely enjoy going to the Kinokuniya Bookstore in Singapore.  Some say that it is the largest bookstore in Asia.  Be prepared to see probably the most books and maps ever...Read full tip...

JmNatividad03

Thailand bursts with so many busy and noisy shops that offer lots and lots of goods.  Of course, you should never accept the prices the vendors tell you right away.  A rule of thumb is to give...Read full tip...

shutter_happy

I just wanna share my experience when I visited a cousin in Japan last year, I'm kinda tall but my body frame is small so my usual size of course is L for shirts. I wanted to buy  extra shirts in...Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

D-mall is Boracay's shopping and dining hub so beware that souvenir items here (T-shirts, batik, swimwear, trinkets, etc.) are priced twice or thrice as much as souvenir items sold in stalls outside D-mall...Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

You can buy native handicrafts such as shell and freshwater pearl trinkets, genuine sharks' tooth pendants, embroidered swimwear, silk pashminas (shawls), and tie-dyed or batik cloth, clothes and bags...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

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-woven bamboo...Read full tip...

femmexxfatale

Large hotels and supermarkets accept credit cards, though you may want to stick with just using plastic in those places, as smaller establishments have been reported to rip off their customers. In case...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

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...Read full tip...

femmexxfatale

Remember that in most Asian countries, "saving face" and maintaining composure is a must for everyone.  When bargaining, do so in a pleasant manner.  Keep a smile on your face...Read full tip...

femmexxfatale

Ao dais are the national garb for Vietnamese women and it is a very popular souvenir to bring home.  Ready-made ao dai may cost for around US$ 10-20, while the custom-made ones may fare higher.. Read full tip...

harajukulover16

Whether you have a kid with you or you're a kid at heart, you may want to visit Yokohama's Pokemon Center.  Located on the fourth floor of the Landmark Plaza in Minato Mirai, it's a one-stop shop...Read full tip...