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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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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Brunei
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borneonikieta says:
This is something that you need to know when you are planning to come to Brunei. TAXI IS A RARE SPECIES IN BRUNEI. Unlike Singapore or Malaysia or any other countries in Asia, taxi is very difficult to find in this country. The only two places where it would be easy to find one is ONE - At the airpo…
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in China
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WarrenRodwell says:
Mainland Chinese table manners are different from those of the western world. You need not care too much when you are having a daily meal in the restaurant by yourself. But, if you are invited to your Chinese friends’, you may need to know some basic courtesy. First thing is sitting. In China, the…
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Jess_and_Johnny says:
Just one night is not long enough...this town is so enchanting with its cobbled streets, canals running along and the many trees throughout, not to mention the old style architecture...definately worth a visit!
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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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eddie8498 says:
Phi Phi Islands is a common tourist destination when you are in Phuket. People use daily tours (for the cost of e.g. 2,000 B) to see such great places.
But my advice as quoted in the blog summary is to stay there for at least one day. In this case, you need a ferry ticket to the island from Phuck…
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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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Duncan_Stuart says:
There are a number of schools around Siem Reap providing free language education for students - languages such as English or Japanese provide a passport for young people to get jobs in the only major employer in town: the hospitality sector.
Savong's School was built in 2005 and the Director Svay…
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coletteo says:
Just wanted to write a note on Palolem as I loved it so much when I was there - I found it so hard to leave as its easy goingness, clean beatifull quite beach (when I was there it was) friendly people. we stayed in these brilliant little huts, right on the beach - so cheap, basic but thats all I nee…
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Free! "General Tip & Advice" in China
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tomcarter says:
Perhaps the single most reassuring fact about travel in the People's Republic of China is its remarkably low crime rate.
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS), the principal authority of domestic criminal procedures, earlier this year announced a 15 percent decline in violent crime (4.5 million r…
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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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mabby says:
Travelling though Hongkong can be such a breeze. Whether by ferry, rail, bus, tram or taxi, one can get around very easily.
1. TAXI - Flag fall is HK15 for the first 2 kilometes, with additional charges of $1.40 HKD for every 200 meters. Expect extra charges if passing the bridge tolls, driver's…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in China
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mildrednz says:
If you are going to be there longer term there are some great schools available to learn Mandarin (it’s real fun) but if you have limited time then here’s some things to help.
Four tones
1 high, like singing 2 rising 3 fall, and then up 4 low, drop down
Ni hao (nee3 how2) hi
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indiaisbest says:
I have just returned from Jaisalmer. I stayed in Jaisalmer at Haveli Hotel Suraj for which I had already reviewed, (PLease check Hotel Suraj)
I had been there for several day in Hotel Suraj and most of the time staying in the fort as well as I got famalier with there peoples I have gone through thi…
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reikunboy says:
The Hakone free pass allows you to travel on most transportation in the Hakone area for free including the train from Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hakone,as well as the main transportation used for sightseeing. Train to Gora, the souzan cable car, the Hakone ropeway and the boat that cruises on Lake Ashinok…
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