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/ Asia / Asia Traveler advicePlaces in Pakistan you may want to avoid (Warnings)
Pakistan remains to be a hospitable place to stay in, though you may have to take your caution one or two notches higher than you usually would. Remember to first consult your embassy for...Read full tip...
While in a Pakistani household (Itineraries)
Pakistani locals pride themselves for being very hospitable and refusing their offerings can be considered rude. Upon entering, you may be offered tea and sweets. You don't have to eat the...Read full tip...
On divulging too much information (Warnings)
Never tell strangers that it's your first time in India. Whether they are from your hotel, someone you met in the streets, or the driver of the cab you're in. Also, don't trust people even...Read full tip...
Tipping in India (Warnings)
Tips aren't necessary but are greatly appreciated by locals. They don't earn that much and giving them a few spare change would really mean a lot to them. Though you must keep in mind never...Read full tip...
Eat yogurt! (Health)
You may want to eat a lot of yogurt (known as "curd") in India to help your stomach adjust to the local cuisine. Since ancient times, this dairy product has been known to aide in digestion. You...Read full tip...
On where to buy streetfood (Health)
Street food is ever-present in India. Here's are two easy tips on where you may want to buy street food: 1. Observe the place where the street food vendors are. If the area is clean and...Read full tip...
Monkeys at the underground river (Warnings)
When you go to the underground river be sure not to carry food, nylon bags and anything that might attract the monkey's attention. The monkeys are eager to snatch food and anything they could get their...Read full tip...
Rock Climbing in El Nido (Activities)
With a lot of cliffs around, rock climbing is a developing activitiy around El Nido, ask the local tourist shops about it. Read full tip...
Volunteering at Facenda da Esperanza (Volunteering)
If you are looking for volunteering options in Masbate, try Facenda Esperanza (Hacienda of Hope), a Brazilian-run rehabilitation center tucked amid the lush and scenic hills of Milagros. It's a rehabilitation...Read full tip...
Furano Food trip (Itineraries)
And who would've guessed that some of the ultimate Western treats can be found in the frigid Hokkaido region? Furano prides itself with its Cheese Factory, which is open in weekdays. You can...Read full tip...
Skinny dipping and bird-watching in Aroroy (Itineraries)
If you are looking for a secluded, seemingly undiscovered beach where you can comfortably skinny dip, try Aroroy Beach in Masbate. The beach does not have any resort or electricity as it was not yet developed...Read full tip...
Venus Fort (Itineraries)
A treat to womankind, the Venus Fort in Odaiba features fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and whatnot, all set in an 18th century South European-themed open-air street. You don't have...Read full tip...
How to go to Aroroy Beach (Transportation)
You can charter a van or a car from Masbate City (rent ranges from P1500 to P2000 per day) and ask the driver to take you to Aroroy Beach, which is one and a half to two hours away by land from the city. Alternatively...Read full tip...
Asakusa! (Itineraries)
You don't have to go all the way to Kyoto to see and experience traditional Japanese culture and architecture. The most popular attraction is the Senzoji Temple, which is Tokyo's largest Buddhist...Read full tip...