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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Jakarta, Indonesia
o_dog says: If at all possible, avoid using public buses/small buses called ‘metromini’ in Jakarta except for the TransJakarta bus line. The metrominis or regular public buses can be very aggressive in a speedy-gonzalez way ☺. If you really have to use public transportation I recommend the TransJaka…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Bangkok, Thailand
aelder2259 says: I had forgotten to bring my diabetes medicine with me to Bangkok, so my husband mailed it by UPS Express. Customs would not release it to me without a certificate of medical. I needed to see a doctor in order to get one. The Bangkok Christian Hospital wasn't too far from my hotel, so that's where I …
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Very cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Beijing, China
mshum says: Beijing is a veritable paradise of foods on a stick, or skewers/kebabs as most people know them. You can find them everywhere, from nice restaurants to the ubiquitous street stalls.   The most popular of these would be "yang rou chaunr", make sure to enunciate the ending "rrrr" for the local …
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Very cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
mshum says: I am sorry for the trauma that this will cause to some people, but after a week of scouring, bubble tea is not only scarce but of very poor quality in Hong Kong, one of the cities that spawned it.   I was shocked, appalled, and ultimately defeated as I searched fruitlessly for it. Among the …
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Koh Tao, Thailand
ayeshaandwilco says: Many many people come here to learn to dive, after all it is one of the cheapest places in the world to learn how to do this life changing activity. As a result there are nearly 40 dive centres for you to choose from and this can be a little off putting !! I've worked here as a dive instructor over …
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Very cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Bandung, Indonesia
deep_red says: If u come to Bandung and u dont have ur own transportation, u can always go here and there by taxi or public transportation or so called ANGKOT (angkutan kota = city transportation). Be aware that many of the taxi companies in Bandung don't use a meter, so u named the place u wanna go and then star…
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Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Manila, Philippines
laineeey says: Shopping is mainly a hobby for people, especially women. They would always try to fit in the fashion society or if not, try to just have a unique style of their own. In Manila, there are a lot of cheap things found in bazaars and market stores. Examples are Greenhills Shopping Center, Divisoria, …
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Asia
WarrenRodwell says: . a) ONE in Chinese tradition signifies heaven, beginnings, & birth. b) FOUR signifies death to the Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, & Koreans. Do not give gifts in groups of four. House numbers that contain fours or groups of fours may be rejected by many Asians. A group of numbers that adds up t…
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Buddha Air 1 review
Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Kathmandu, Nepal
aelder2259 says: I flew on Buddha Air when I took a mountain flight to see Mount Everest. It was the first time I had flown on a developing country's airline and I was a bit apprehensive. For starters, you know how they attendants tell you to put your seat backs in the upright position for take-off? Well, my seat wo…
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in Fuji, Japan
shivalisharma says: if you want to climb take it slow and steady ... its a longer walk down then up
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Very cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Tiruchirappali, India
philippevitale says: unfortunatly in Tamil Nadu no one respect the trafic laws, to travel at night may be really dangerous, after 17:00 you see no women in public transport!,
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Very cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Chengdu, China
WarrenRodwell says: Former American taxi driver Lou Conover has had to assimilate a new set of rules and conduct in so far as traffic culture is concerned. Being from a small town of only fifteen thousand makes it difficult to accept that Chengdu (with over ten million) has a reputation for being laid back. Instead, Ch…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Ninoy, Philippines
stuartx13 says: Full name: Ninoy Aquino International Airport Location: The airport is situated four miles (7km) south of the centre of Manila. Time: GMT +8. Contacts: Tel: +63 (0)2 877 1109. Transfer between terminals: A Jeepney operates between the terminals for P2. Transfer to the city: There …
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Chengdu, China
WarrenRodwell says: Telecommunication in Chengdu is very convenient these days. Mobile phones are universally used. From crowded buses and bustling streets to quiet corners of cultural centres, consumers talking on cell or mobile phones can be seen almost everywhere. People of different ages from various circles, peddl…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Jakarta, Indonesia
o_dog says: A few tips for souvenir purchase in Jakarta: (1) Jalan Surabaya: antiques, if you want to buy original/once played wayang puppets here’s the place. Put on a game face, though, and brush up on your negotiation skills. Rule of thumb: bargain first for half from the seller’s price. I once browse…

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