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Lightweight clothing   Bangkok

Lightweight clothing, Bangkok

 22 Reviews  when travelling with group, check in one bag only and the rest should only bring carry on baggage ou should select clothing which can be mixed and matched: colors which coordinate and layers which can... 

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Dress for tropics   Singapore

Dress for tropics, Singapore

 19 Reviews  A small backpack to keep your camera, purse and other small items in, l found carrying anything around at all will add to your discomfort as it is so hot there. Even with a backpack the humidity makes... 

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Ready for the Weather   Seoul

Ready for the Weather, Seoul

 10 Reviews  Seoul is a shoppers nirvana catering to all budgets and tastes. If you have forgotten something make a beeline to E- Mart, a local, mid priced supermarket where you will find most things you need on... 

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*General Advices   Tokyo

*General Advices, Tokyo

 15 Reviews  We packed all we needed for 4 weeks in Japan into a single large wheeled backpack each. The idea was great and way better than if we had more than a single bag but on a humid hot night in Tokyo after... 

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Clothing & Shoes   Ho Chi Minh City

Clothing & Shoes, Ho Chi Minh City

 18 Reviews  The hotel room toilet was equipped with: Toothbrush with toothpaste Comb Razor Shower Caps Sanitary Bags Bath Foam Shampoo Body Lotion Sewing Kit The room comes equipped with 1 power outlet (2 round... 

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General List   Delhi

General List, Delhi

 14 Reviews  Hair shampoo and conditioner - water in Delhi may be safe but just as you do your final rinse, your hair can get so stiff. So stiff that sliding your palm over may be painful to your scalp. So bring... 

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Buy from Lahore   Lahore

Buy from Lahore, Lahore

 3 Reviews  As there are many cheap buyings in Lahore Plz dont load yourself with heavy load of extra luggage ans bags. When you arrive at lahore just relax for a while and make a shopping trip to a nice shopping... 

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What you need to pack in   Hyderabad

What you need to pack in, Hyderabad

 4 Reviews  Well - You would get all the things in hyderabad. But for the sight viewing - I would suggest to carry water bottles & tissues rest in your hotel :) Cotton Clothes, comfort shoe or slippers & a... 

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear   Phnom Penh

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear, Phnom Penh

 5 Reviews  It is hot in Cambodia. When visiting Siem Reap, wear open, hiking shoes so you can visit as much as you can. You will be tempted to buy a hat if you don't bring one with you. If you ride in... 

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Warm Clothes   Nathia Gali

Warm Clothes, Nathia Gali

 3 Reviews  I would recommend backpacks as they are easy to carry especially if you do not have personal transport. Also bring a small backpack which you may carry while trekking. You must have proper hiking... 

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Clothes   Hong Kong

Clothes, Hong Kong

 24 Reviews  If you are planning on doing some hiking, then bring combat pants/trousers . Can buy toiletries And medical supplies in Mannings or Watsons should you need to stock up. You can buy camping or outdoor... 

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Summer Clothing   Pakistan

Summer Clothing, Pakistan

 4 Reviews  Lightweight, cotton clothes suffice except in north in winter. Men wear suits for business meetings, social events. Casual shalwar suits are worn by all women and most men in public. Women should... 

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complete list   Nepal

complete list, Nepal

 30 Reviews  For the journey out there Day Sack Pouch Money Travelers Cheques Passport Air-Tickets Train Tickets Insurance Flight Sweets Address book Visa application form (Dowloaded and filled in with photo... 

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Bring a big bag for shopping!   Bangkok

Bring a big bag for shopping!, Bangkok

 19 Reviews  a bag with wheels, its a bit of a hassle carrying your bags around on your shoulder all day umbrella, loose cotton clothing it can be very hot and humid but it all there, it is so cheap whatever you... 

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Umbrella and Raingear   Singapore

Umbrella and Raingear, Singapore

 10 Reviews  Umbrella or rain gear should be handy if you are visiting Singapore. Weather in Singapore changes very quickly and that too without warning. Though there is nothing to worry as such because the rains... 

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Essentials to Bring   Seoul

Essentials to Bring, Seoul

 12 Reviews  Korea has stairs, lots of them. Therefore it's best to leave the gigantic wheeled bag at home if you are going to be relying on moving around the city by subway or walking many places with your stuff.... 

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Rain Gear   Tokyo

Rain Gear, Tokyo

 3 Reviews  If your in Japan make sure bags or luggages you buy are seam sealed and the zips are waterproof. Weather in Japan especially in the monsoon season could rain at anytime without warning and at a... 

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Weather Gear   Ho Chi Minh City

Weather Gear, Ho Chi Minh City

 5 Reviews  You may want to bring along your umbrella to protect yourself against the harsh sun or sudden rain. Jac & I were having dinner at the Ben Thanh Night Market when suddenly, the locals started to set up... 

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Clothing / Shoes   Delhi

Clothing / Shoes, Delhi

 5 Reviews  Good quality of strolleys as roads are not very good. Sunglasses in summers and overcoat in winters Sleeveless tops and shorts, sleepers in summers (from april to october) and sweaters,jackets, warm... 

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Toiletries & Medical Supplies   Phnom Penh

Toiletries & Medical Supplies, Phnom Penh

 7 Reviews  WHEN TRAVELLING ON DAILY TRIPS I ALWAYS CARRY IN THE TROPICS: A SMALL BACKPACK WITH FOLLOWING ITEMS: PLENTY OF FRESH DRINKING WATER (ALWAYS CHECK THE SEAL ON THE CAP TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT A... 

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Camera   Hong Kong

Camera, Hong Kong

 9 Reviews  extra luggage is a must. no one should leave hongkong with the same number of bags that they went into it. comfortable shoes is a MUST.. have mercy on your feets there are a lot of 7/11, mannings,... 

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clothing   Nepal

clothing, Nepal

 8 Reviews  There are a Lot of things that you can buy Very Cheaply in Kathmandu for your trek, Down Sleeping Bags and Down Jackets, Adequate fleeces, Windstoppers, Waterproof Jackets (They say “Gortex” on the... 

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Buy things from Pakistan   Pakistan

Buy things from Pakistan, Pakistan

 2 Reviews  Girls, don't bring too much "stuff" with you to Pak. Women's clothing is so cheap and you will want to be sensitive to the way women dress in Pak, so buy your Shalwar Kameez when you arrive. They are... 

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Bring an umbrella   Bangkok

Bring an umbrella, Bangkok

 5 Reviews  Umbrella for the rain season My Photos First Photo: Raining in Suan Saranrom Park Second photo: Raining in Suan Saranrom Park Third photo: Raining in Chao Praya river. Inside the boat Forth photo:... 

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Clothing   Seoul

Clothing, Seoul

 3 Reviews  A Big 24" luggage (preferably extendable and of light material) and a little carry-around bag for the to keep your important stuffs inside. (for autumn and start of winter... that's the time I went,... 

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Some Facts about TaiwanArea: 35,980 sq km (13,891 sq mi).Population: 22,568,000.Capital: Taipei (2,550,000).GDP Per Capita: US$17,200.

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Some Facts about SingaporeArea: 660 sq km (225 sq mi).Population: 4,196,000.Capital: Singapore.Language: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, English.GDP Per Capita: US$24,700.

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Some Facts about JapanArea: 377,880 sq km (145,900 sq mi).Population: 127,508,000.Capital: Tokyo (26,546,000).Language: Japanese.GDP Per Capita: US$28,000.

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Hong Kong was handed over on July 1, 1997 to China. It's now an SAR (Special Admin. Region) of China.

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Don't forget when you buy a kite you also need to buy the string - don't assume it will come with the kite!

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BURMA and MANDALAY

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Take a day pack for your camera,water bottles and snacks. Sunburn cream is probably the most important. There are plenty of chemists in the big towns.

Top 3 Hotels in Asia

Victoria Singapore Hotel  Singapore

 1 Review and 114 Opinions  Didn't stay there but was there for western steak lunch. 

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Peninsula Hotel Bangkok  Bangkok

 24 Reviews and 951 Opinions  I was on business trip of Bangkok and get a chance to stay in Peninsula for a 3 nights. I was... 

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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong  Hong Kong

 9 Reviews and 462 Opinions  I am two people really. Either businessman or traveller. So, if your on business or the budget's not... 

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Q:  I am thinking about a 4 weeks trip with my family to Vietnam. I would like to fly to Kunming (25 years ago my husband worked there... 

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A: First of all Phnom Penh is considerable smaller than Kunming and Hanoi. Guess you can' t really skip Kunming, but you should probaply limit your time in Hanoi if your... 

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