1. Research, research and research
Know as much as can about the local area, culture, towns, transportation,
hotels, food, etc.
2. Find a place to get currency exchange and have cash handy as most Asian
countries are not credit card friendly, meaning no access to it.
3. Visas, most Asian countries require this, if you are booking your flights
through a travel agency, they will handle this for you or at least, i would, if
not, check out the embassy websites for details.
4. Learn the language or at least a little bit as most will not know
English, otherwise, find a travel guide before your trip, in Vietnam, you can
get a guide and driver for $50 a week. Remember, our money is worth a lot more
in Asian countries..
5. Learn to negotiate as everything is negotiable in these Asian countries
and a price given to a local person will be significantly less, so
understanding a little bit of the language is priceless, if not, pay attention
when you are shopping at a local market or eating at a local eatery ask for the
price upfront as some will not have pricing, watch how much the locals are
paying and most are so in awe of Americans that they go out of their way to
help you, big plus for you but also be careful not to hand over your wallet as
some are not so nice.
More traveling tips to Asian countries to come….
Happy traveling!!
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