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Miscellaneous: Hi again, my my you do worry a lot but the good part is that once you come back from your Philippine trip you will realise that most of your worries were unfounded, I promise!! Most hotels have a laundry service. However, I find the cheapest way to get your clothes washed and ironed is simply to ask one of the housemaids in the hotel providing you have overnight to do it for you. She will be very happy with a little extra cash and you get your laundry done. As a guide, most chambermaids would be lucky to make around 200 pesos a day so even if you gave her 100 that would be generous and it would cost you about $AUD2.50. Don't worry about her stealing your clothes - she would not risk her job for your undies!!!.
Safety deposit boxes are 99% safe. My advice: Have a photocopy made of the FACIAL page of your passport making sure that the number is clearly readable, put that on your body when going to Subic and leave whatever else in the hotel safety deposit box BUT!!!! DO NOT LOSE THE KEY because that is expensive and a bother.
WARNING/ADVICE TO ANY TRAVELLER: Everybody should always have a photocopy of one's passport facial page and put it elsewhere in your luggage. If you lose your passport you are nobody. Same advice for your airline tickets - unless you have the original in your email address, at least that way you can print it again at some Net cafe - and isn't the internet cheap in Philippines!!! Enjoy your trip - watch the pickpockets in jeepneys around Subic - they are brilliant at it. Cheers, Henk.
Written Oct 31, 2009
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Miscellaneous: I've visited all the provinces of China since 2007. So, anyone interested in getting to the more isolated places and have some questions regarding these areas may write me a personal email about your journey should you need some help in getting around. I'll try to respond but at times due to lack of time it may take awhile, so write me while you're planning and not 2 days b4 arrival please!
Updated May 28, 2009
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Luggage and bags: Do you want your own clothes? 5% of ALL bags get lost or delayed by airlines. Mostly because they do not have a luggage tag! Put the details of your hotel. They can find you!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A good pair of shoes/boots and light coloured clothes, preferably a tan colour. You will get dusty and dark clothes show it more. Unless it’s the rainy season. A good pair of boots would be advisable. Do not take old worn out boots. Not many shoe stores where you may be going.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sterile wipes for sure and your own soap. Many toilet facilities do not have any sort of soap. Diarrhoea tablets. They can be hard to find and only a few Pharmacies actually sell them. Aspirin. Very expensive in most of the developing world. Bandages for those blisters. Tissue for toilets that do not have any.
Photo Equipment: A lot of film or a large memory card. You will take a lot of pictures. The whole continent is one big photo opportunity.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Sunscreen. The sun is strong most of the year. You need an electric torch and/or a candle. The power does go out. Water. Water can de disrupted as well so always have some for your accommodation.
Miscellaneous: US Dollars or a strong currency like Euros or British Pounds. Some local currencies are not convertible. Exchange before you leave for the airport! A good Guide Book and some reading books would be handy.
REMEMBER: MALARIA CAUSES DEATH.
No one is immune, even locals. You need 100% DEET repellent, Malaria Tablets and coils. Malaria tablets must be started 2-3 weeks BEFORE you leave. Do not gamble with your life.
Written Jan 13, 2007
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Luggage and bags: I took a big backpack and a small daypack for 18 months in Asia with me! It is a strange experience to live just with the things you carry with you. That limits the number of t-shirts and trousers. Carrying everything on your back makes you think about, whether it is really nessessary to carry 10 books or 5 pairs of shoes with you.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In the photo you also see my boots, which brought me around Asia. They were made of leather and a good quality. I don't know, what I would have done, if this shoes would have been lost or broken somewhere in Asia. In Asia they don't sell shoes in my size for women.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I always had a small pack of basic medicine like aspirin, something against diarroeh(did I spell this right??Hmmm) and against cough. But you can easily buy all this in the pharmacies in Asia.
Updated Jun 12, 2004
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Miscellaneous: Some Facts of India
Area: 3,287,263 sq km (1,269,219 sq mi).
Population: 1,068,572,000.
Capital: New Delhi (301,000).
Language: Hindi, English & 14 other official languages.
GDP Per Capita: US$2540.
Written Feb 27, 2004
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Miscellaneous: Some Facts of Vietnam
Area: 329,560 sq km (127,244 sq mi).
Population: 80,786,000.
Capital: Hanoi (3,822,000).
Language: Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, Khmer, tribal languages.
GDP Per Capita: US$2,100.
Written Feb 27, 2004
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Miscellaneous: Some Facts about Thailand
Area: 513,115 sq km (198,115 sq mi).
Population: 63,063,000.
Capital: Bangkok (7,527,000).
Language: Thai, English, ethnic & regional dialects.
GDP Per Capita: US$6,600.
Updated Feb 27, 2004
Miscellaneous: Some Facts about Indonesia
Area: 1,904,570 sq km (735,358 sq mi).
Population: 220,483,000.
Capital: Jakarta (11,429,000).
Language: Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch, Javanese & other local dialects.
GDP Per Capita: US$3000.
Updated Feb 27, 2004
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Miscellaneous: Some Facts about China
Area: 9,572,855 sq km (3,696,100 sq mi).
Population: 1,288,679,000.
Capital: Beijing (10,836,000).
Language: Chinese (Mandarin), Cantonese & other dialects & minority languages.
GDP Per Capita: US$4600.
Updated Feb 27, 2004
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: The weather is hot and humid. Lightweight clothing will be more comfortable to wear. There seemed to be no strict regulations about how men or women should dress, but due to the strong religious customs, modest attire would be best. Especially when visiting a Mosque or Hindu Temple the arms, (also head for women) and legs should be covered.
Updated Sep 13, 2003
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