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Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Places To Visit In Laos

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The Best Places To Relax When Traveling In Asia

Asia is a land of wonder and magic. If you have plans to visit the region, make sure you leave yourself enough time to experience the tropical wonder of places like Vietnam or Laos, or the pristine, picturesque beaches of Thailand. Plan your trip to the paradise of Asia and you’ll find yourself wishing you would never leave.

So, you’re going to Asia on business, the time you’re going is set, and it’s time to decide where you want to go during the “down time”. When the work is done and you need a little holiday, Asia offers a multitude of fantastic options. When making your selection, there really are certain places that will offer you the unique traveling experience you deserve, and you will be sure to leave this dreamy reality with a pocketful of memories.

•    Thailand

The Land of Smiles is one of the most popular destinations in the world. The tiny, remote islands off the coast offer respite from the insanity of the world outside their humble shores. Basking in the sun, relaxing on the sand a few feet from the front door of your bamboo bungalow will provide you with ample reason never to go home again.

•    India

It’s hard to describe the majesty and splendor of a country home to both India Gate and the Taj Mahal. The serenity of the miles and miles of beaches along the coast of the Indian Ocean, and the sights and sounds of and exotic land will intoxicate you, and thrill your senses.

•    Nepal

When you get to Nepal, your adventure begins immediately. No matter if you’re trekking ancient pathways through forests, or gazing in wonder at the vibrant colors and diversity of the wildlife, Nepal offers a unique perspective into the Asian culture. Also, be sure to take a plane ride over the Himalayas. It’s a must!

•    Indonesia

With lush, rich forests full of vegetation that seems to swallow you whole, Indonesia is the perfect destination for those who are intent on being surrounded by the beauty of nature. Visit the shore and experience pure amazement as you snorkel and dive through mirror-clear water that’s as warm as a blanket on a cold day.

•    Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam

If you’ve ever watched a television show or movie where they showcase a tropical jungle in all its majesty, they have undoubtedly based it on the natural splendor of the foliage, vegetation, and wildlife of the jungles of these three countries. The coasts offer a blend of paradise and raw nature, and to experience these three countries is to know the wonder that is Asia.

•    Singapore

You’ve done all the beaches; you’ve explored exotic jungles; now you want civilization. What to do? One word: Singapore. With style to spare, this more metropolitan country offers the brilliance of Asian city life. Mixed with an ancient culture that will make even the staunchest of stick-in-the-muds realize, as they shop the wondrous markets and eat the fine cuisine, that they’re actually having a great time.

•    Taiwan

Taiwan? When did Taiwan become a tourist destination, you ask? Since before they started producing your AA batteries made there. Believe it! Taiwan is a center for both city life, and the idyllic surroundings of the country. The real beauty of the country is both the hospitality of the people, and the rich, ancient culture of Taiwan. Explore the Shihlin Night Market, or the Chaing Kai-shek Memorial. Whatever you do, don’t deny yourself the pleasant memories you’ll have by making this one of the hubs of your Asian adventure.

•    Japan

A vacation here will give you everything. The decidedly unique culture of Japan will give you a unique perspective on Asian life. What do you do first? Maybe you could get lost in the bustle of downtown Tokyo or Yokohama, taking in the shops and self-catered apartments. Or visit the mystical Japanese countryside and see what people talk about when they mention ancient Oriental culture. The pristine countryside and exotic temples have made more than one poet be at a loss for words.

These are just a few of the recommended stops for you Asian trip. Try to visit more than one place on your journey. The countries that make up the continent are to diverse and unique to limited to only one. Make a list of everything you want to do on your vacation. You want to snorkel, shop, and go to the beach. Well, Asia can give you all that and more. Whatever you have in mind for your adventure, the countries above, and all of Asia, offer the opportunity to leave your workaday world behind, and escape into paradise.


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Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Places To Visit In Laos

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looking for travel tips and places to visit while in thai vietnam cambodia and laos..?



travelling tips? I'm cambo and i've been to cambo about 4 times.

Preparation:
Get some injections for Malaria, Hepatitis etc. Ask your doctor for details
Learn some of their language, trust me those guys have awful english...

What to bring:
Insect Repellent, if your like me you can score about 12 mosquito bites in like 2 days ><
Sunscreen (a little obvious)
Extra money, you will find a lot of beggars, especially any place with lots of tourists.
A face mask, it's very dusty, especially when your on a bike

Tips:
When your travelling around Asia, especially Thai, Cambo and Viet. The best way is to get motorbike, cars get stuck in travel HEAPS and its normally the motorbikes that mange to weave through. Otherwise you can get a "thounk thounk" (sorry) it's like a horse carriage except you it's a motorbike at the front.

DONT eat the food off the streets, it can be really unhygienic sometimes. You'll find people shoving food into your faces to eat but just kindly reject it

Keep your bags with you at all times. I've seen bag snatchers, it's very common...

Be careful with what you wear, unless you're like western. If your asian you wear revealing stuff and heaps of make-up, they mistake you for a prostitute.

As bad as this sounds, you can bribe police >< yeah i know but it's true

Don't go to brothels, please I'm so against child sex tourism and it's illegal in cambodia. You have no idea how hard it is for the girls and you'll have a very high chance of getting HIV

Places to visit:
Angkor Wat: it's located in Siem Reap and the place it beautiful. There are a heck of a lot of tourists there. It's a lot more cleaner than Phnom Penh and you'll learn a lot about cambodian culture

Koh Kong: it's a good place to visit and i've heard that it's really nice there but the road there is dangerous. Around last year a cambodian famous actor died because the bus capsized.

Battambang: I heard this place is good for a nightlife, well at least according to my dad who loves karaoke

Sihanouk Ville: Locals in Cambodia will still call it Kampong Som. Highly recommended!!! Beaches are sparkling, there are lots of tourists around and it's quite safe to walk around at night. There are lots of international restaurants too. Visit the snake house while your there, it's excellent, there are lots of scary snakes and you can even dine there. Also, if you do get a chance, go to one of the nearby islands, the water is even more beautiful.

Phnom Penh: Yeah, thats the capital. It's dusty, dirty and filled with busy traffic. There are some beautiful places. The royal palace has a lot of culture ad history, unfortunately some of the antiques were stolen. It's called "Viang" by cambodians are it's located near the river.

Sorya (Phnom Penh): This is probably the closest thing you'll find to western shops, they have a Lucky Market that sells some western food. Try Swesens (an american ice cream brand) its really good and try the Pizza Company. It's italian food and it tastes soo good and the place is real clean.

Just a word of advice though: Cambodia and Thai are going through war so it may be hard to get from Thai to Cambodia.



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