Travel Tales And Articles

INDIA

• Is a 120 dollars a month enough to live in India?
• How much money should take to India?
• Could you recommend a nice beach in Goa?
• I have the opportunity to do an internship in Bangalore, India, but I'm getting cold feet about going to a country so alien to my own. Should I go?
• Where should I go in Kerala?
• Can I walk around Delhi?
• Do I have to haggle for everything in India?
• I have a month to see India, where should I go?

• Do UK Citizens need a visa to visit Japan?

• I'm a British Citizen (thank god). Do I need a visa to enter our former colony of Malaysia, and can you still get a decent G and T?
• Is it easy to get from Georgetown, Penang to Batu Ferangi?
• Can you recommend a cheap place to stay in Penang?
• What's the best way to get from Bangkok to Malaysia?
• Is it safe for a single woman to travel alone in Penang?
• Where's a good place to relax near the Thai / Malay Border? I just want some where beautiful and quiet on the beach, and I'm not bothered about nightlife.

PHILIPPINES

• Can I open a Bank account in the Philippines? If so, do I have to pay a fee when I use the ATM machines? and how common are they?
• I've got a month in the Philippines. Where should I go?
• Can I buy the pill in the Philippines?

THAILAND

• As a backpacker I am wondering how easy it is to get work Thailand in exchange for accommodation / meals?
• Will I be offending any Thais if I wear shortish skirts and cargo shorts in Thailand?
• How much cash do I need to stay in Thailand?
• I'm heading to Koh Samui but have a few days in Bangkok. Any recommendations on what to do?
• Is it easy to find English teaching work in Thailand?
• Can you recommend a few good places to eat in Bangkok?
• Where's a good place to stay on Koh Chang Thailand?
• What's the best way to get to Banglampoo from the airport?
• Do I need a Visa to enter Thailand? How long can I stay and what happens if I overstay my visa?
• I'm spending six months in Thailand and would like to learn the language. Can you recommend a school?
• I have less than a week in Thailand and would like to get in as much beach time as possible. I've heard that both Koh Chang and Koh Samet are nice. Which would you recommend and how do I get there?
• Where can I get cheap software in Bangkok?
• Where are some good bars/clubs in Bangkok?
• Is it safe for a single woman to travel alone in Thailand?
• Where is a cheap place to stay in Kanchanaburi?
• Where should I stay on Ko Chang?
• Where should I go in Krabi province Thailand?
• Can finding a place to stay in Thailand be a problem if I don't prebook?
• I've heard lots of stories about con-men walking up to you on the streets of Bangkok, pretending to help you but all the while playing some con. Is this common, or are most people in the City of Angels genuinely looking to help you or simply practice their English?

VIETNAM

• We are planning a trip to Vietnam but recently my friend has started to get nervous about terrorism and safety generally. How safe is Vietnam?
• What’s the best cash to carry into Vietnam, Dollar or Dong? And where can I get it changed?
• I am thinking of renting a house for a three to six month period and using this as a base to travel to Vietnam, China and other bits of Asia. Where would be a well connected but interesting place i.e. not a large city but not in the middle of nowhere either. Also how much should I expect as a monthly two bed flat rental in a reasonable area?
• I have two hours from when my plane lands in Hanoi to get to the train station. Will I make it?
• Can I buy pirated DVD's in Vietnam?
• Could you tell me a bit about renting a motorbike in Vietnam?

GENERAL TRAVEL

• I'm a qualified Diving instructor and have decided to give up my 9 to 5 in favor of moving to S.E Asia to teach diving. How much money could I expect to earn?
• Which Asian Countries do you need a return ticket to fly into?
• Why do I need to prebook a hotel room?
• However hard I try I always seem to end up with a bulging rucksack and various pieces of hand luggage. It's just too much.
• I'm planning a round-the-world-trip and will end up at the end in either Thailand, Laos or Vietnam before flying home. Which of these countries do you recommend to a traveler with very limited funds?
• I'm heading to South East Asia but don't want to miss any of the football. Especially the premiership matches.
• I'm just about to start traveling around Asia and have become a little worried about the possibilities of someone planting drugs on me.
• I’m planning to embark on a new career teaching English in Asia. Where do you recommend?
• Should I take Malaria Pills?
• Where should I keep my valuables when traveling?