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2 3 4 5 6 [Next] - It is preferable not to drive yourself in Bali, as roads over there are mainly trunk roads and you need to pay a lot of attention while driving or looking for a tourist spot. On top of that, you will need to watch other users on the road as well, as many of them are quite 'careless'. Find more tips at travelfeeder.com. Cecil Lee ID2096 - • Before venturing out from your hotel, ensure you have a hotel business card from the reception desk. This will make your return to the hotel in a taxi or cyclo much easier. • For longer excursions from your base hotel, it is always a good idea to carry a roll of toilet paper in your daypack. You never know when you will need it. • Always dress appropriately, not only for the prevailing climatic conditions, but also not to cause offense to the local people. The Vietnamese have conservative dress codes and it is only in larger cities that these codes are relaxed a little. • Always leave your excess cash, airline tickets, passports, and valuables with the hotel's safety deposit facility. • Always drink plenty of bottled water. During the summer months, you should be drinking a minimum of 2 liters per day. If you drink tea, coffee, and alcohol, you should increase you water intake accordingly, as these will dehydrate you. • Always be aware when entering someone's home, as at some homes it is a must to remove your shoes at the front door. • Always ask his or her permission first when taking a photograph of someone. If they indicate that they do not want you to, then abide by their wishes. Do not push the issue or offer money. Visit soundvisiontravel.com for more information about Vietnam. Pham Can ID2257 - When visiting Thailand, there are some cultural differences that you might not be aware of. Things that you might not consider insulting or problematic would be extremely insulting to a Thai. Some examples are: 1. Never point at anything (or especially anyone) with your foot. In the West, that would mean nothing, but to a Thai, because they are largely Buddhist, the foot represents the lowest of the low. As such, pointing with one's foot is considered an insult. 2. Thai people have a deep, traditional reverence for the King and Royal Family, and a visitor should be very careful to show respect for the King, the Queen, and the Royal Children. 3. Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines and never go topless, or in shorts, hot pants, or other unsuitable attire. It is acceptable to wear shoes when walking around the compound of a Buddhist temple, but not inside the chapel where the principal Buddha image is kept. 4. Each Buddha image, large or small, ruined or not, is regarded as a sacred object. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything that might indicate a lack of respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to to accept anything from the hand of one. If a woman has to give anything to a monk, she first hands it to a man, who then presents it. 5. Shoes should be removed when entering a private Thai home. 6. Public displays of affection between men and women are frowned upon. 7. Although Thailand has hot weather almost all year round, walking shirtless on the street, especially in Bangkok, is generally regarded as impolite. Visit Best Hotel Bangkok for a selection of hotels and apartments. Charlie Shaw ID2272 - For travellers wanting to see the real Thailand - not the tourist version of it - try hiring a local guide who can customise an off-the-beaten-path itinerary and take you to see how the locals really live. One of the main cultural aspects of Northern Thailand is its hill tribe minorities. There are many tours advertised to see hill tribe villages. Be wary, however. These often disappoint travellers, as they are often commercially set up villages for tourism - not real ones. It might take some extra research to find a tour or guide that will take you to see the authentic villages but well worth it. Experience authentic North Thailand tours with Thailand Hilltribe Holidays. Melissa Ah-Sing ID2225 - In Asia - despite the apparent language barrier - don't just stick to tried and true tourist routes. Get a good map of the city/area you are in and walk into areas not listed as tourist destinations and get 'lost' You can learn so much about the city and its people by just walking and 'drinking in' what is going on around you. You'll eventually find your way out (or find some very kind local resident to help you - even if they don't speak English ... 'smile' language is international). It's all part of exploring a different city (although it's rough on the feet!). It's when we've been lost that we have found the most interesting areas and we've often met some interesting people in our search for the 'way out'. Accommodating Asia Accommodating Asia ID1130 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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