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2 3 4 5 [Next] - 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 - When taking the MTR (airport express) train in Hong Kong do not place your attache case or any bag with valuables in the luggage rack. My attache case was stolen by a thief who was sitting in the front row when the train stopped at the Tsim Shi Tsin stop, which is the stop before the airport m grunberg ID261 - 1. First thing you have to know is that if there isn't a price tag on an item, the seller is open to bargaining (even if there's a price tag on it, there's no harm in asking for a lower price!) 2. NEVER buy the first thing you see, as there will most likely be another shop down the street selling the exact same thing for half the price or less! ALWAYS shop around before purchasing; you'll be shocked as to how much the price can fluctuate for the same item from one store to another. 2. The price offered will always be three times more than what it's worth, if not more! The reason is that sellers know you're not a local, which also means they know you earn money in another country which has a far greater currency. They know that even if they mark up their price by 300%, you'll still think it's cheap in comparison to buying stuff in your own country cause of the exchange rate. 3. Knowing that, you won't feel like a "cheap tight arse" and bargain til you're happy with the price and think it's worth that much. 4. The best way to bargain is to ask yourself what you think an item is worth. Once you know, simply tell the seller you'll pay however much you think it's worth. They'll most likely say "nnnnooooOOOOO!" and come back with a ridiculous amount that's nowhere near your offer. If that happens, simply say "nah too expensive" and walk away. If your offer was reasonable, they will come after you within three seconds of walking away. If not, that probably means that your offer was too close to or even below their profit margin. At least that will give you an idea of how much the item is worth, and using that to your advantage, find the next store that sells that item and increase your offer to the next reasonable price you're willing to pay. Visit Christopher Lee's travel blog for more travel tips and information. Christopher Lee ID2173 - When you travel to Vietnam, you do not have to bring along many clothes. Good quality silk and brocade can be easily found at bargain prices. Vietnamese tailors are skillful and workmanship is incredibly cheap. Agnes Long ID1149 - If you are planning to visit Kathmandu, Nepal, don't forget to bring enough masks, as dust pollution in this city is very high. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder ID2074 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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