Shopping around for souvenirs can be one of the best parts of traveling; with a multitude of different markets to choose from (indoor, outdoor, sometimes even floating!), you will undoubtedly come home with something for everyone (including yourself!). Here are some tips for bargaining in Asia. 1. Start Lower…

You need a visa to enter every country that you will be visiting; however, not every visa system is identical. The visas you are able to get depend on the country you will visit, and the country you are from; some visas you can get on arrival, others you…

There are many options for getting around (and in between) different countries in SE Asia; though you can take a rented / private car, or sometimes take the train…it is almost always the cheapest and most efficient option to take a bus. Bus companies have sprung up in nearly…

Let’s face it—packing for an international trip can be completely overwhelming. There are a lot of factors that need to be weighed, especially because items you have access to at home may not be readily available in the countries or cities you will find yourself in. MUST HAVE Packing…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…