Author Archives: PakseCafe
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9 Interesting facts about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1. The first people to set up camp at the modern location of Kuala lumpur were migrant labourers from China in search for tin. Out of 87, only 18 survived because of malaria and other diseases 2. Kuala Lumpur was built on the abundance of tin in the mid to late 1800s…
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7 Facts to know about the Plain of Jars, Laos.
Plain of Jars are megalithic jars located in the Xieng Khouang plateau, Laos. Over a thousand of these Jars are found across the plateau. Side Note: Check out more interesting facts about Laos! by Mr ATM Here are 7 facts about the Plain of Jars. 1. The Jars range from a height…
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Reasons to check out Cambodia’s Bamboo Trains
A cool thing to check out in Cambodia if you are visiting within the Battambang Area(info) are the Bamboo Trains. What exactly are the bamboo trains? Well they been around since the 80s and originally had a wheel barrel look to them. The wheels were wooden and had to be manually…
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Ways to Beat Jetlag with food
Do you have Bad Jetlag when travelling long distances? There is some truth that sleeping certain amounts of hours before a flight or during flight will help fight Jet lag. Depending on how many time zones you will be crossing, you can calculate the amount of hours needed to sleep.…
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Ways to Fight Diarrhea while Travelling
Having Diarrhea is the one of the most awful issues to have while travelling. It can knock off days from your travel. Diarrhea is pretty common among travelers and it is estimated that 30 percent will develop diarrhea. The percentage is higher in South East Asia because of the extreme dietary…
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10 Safety Tips for Travelling Through Hot South East Asia
by Tetra Pak Don’t Forget your Hat! 1. Wear a hat if possible to protect against the sun. 2. Try to avoid sun bathing at high noon(11am-2pm), since it’s a higher risk for UV. 3. If you are sunbathing for the first few days, limit yourself to 10-20 mins a…
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Ways to Avoid Snake Bites in South East Asia
by C.P.Storm If you are travelling in wild areas of South East Asia (read our tip guide), the last thing you want is to be bitten by a poisonous snakes. “When bitten, swelling will occur and for a small child the swelling can spread throughout the limb. Blistering and bruises…
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10 Tips on Surviving a Pit Viper Snake Bite in South East Asia
by stevesnake shillong A dangerous snake to watch out for in South East Asia is a Pit-Viper. When bitten, swelling will occur and for a small child the swelling can spread throughout the limb. Blistering and bruises will appear and the patient will be in shock. Bleeding could occur…
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Top 9 things to do and see in Hua Hin Thailand
Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s most favored seaside resorts. Situated on the sunrise (west) side from the Gulf of Thailand, this resort is some 200 kilometers away from south west Bangkok. It is also famous as Thailand’s most conventional beach holiday resort. Hua Hin is recognized for its traditional…
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Funtasy Island Resort, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Islands have always been and continue to be the most popular holiday destination. With the arrival of 2014 comes the addition of another one destination – Funtasy Island. It is located on Riau Islands just 16 kilometers south of Singapore and will be designed by PT Batam Island Marina…