| Asia occupies a quarter of the earth's land mass, | | | | boast of the country which has white sand |
| it spans a lot of time zones. Having a single travel | | | | beaches. |
| guide for all of Asia is virtually impossible. Asia like | | | | Hongkong |
| any other continent, here are basic travel tips for | | | | Hong Kong is a key destination for many |
| a few of the most happening countries in Asia. | | | | travelers. It is located in Eastern Asia, near China |
| Vietnam | | | | and the South China Sea. Formerly, leased to |
| The country's recommended tourist spots are | | | | Great Britain, Hong Kong was officially returned to |
| Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which are both | | | | China in 1997. Hong Kong offers diversity in: |
| modernized. All tourists in Vietnam, except Thai | | | | culture, religion, and lifestyles. |
| and Philippine Nationals need a tourist Visa before | | | | Chinese, (Cantonese) and English are both the |
| entering the Country. Health wise, Malaria is | | | | official language here. So foreigners, who are |
| prevalent in Vietnam, it would be best to bring | | | | planning to visit, should not have any problems |
| with you anti-mosquito lotions to prevent being bit. | | | | exploring, and experiencing the culture of this |
| Indonesia | | | | vibrant place; since English is widely spoken here. |
| Aside from the usual prohibition of narcotics and | | | | Hong Kong dollar is the currency in use here. One |
| deadly weapons, Radio cassette Players are | | | | American dollar roughly equals around 7 Hong |
| banned in the Island of Bali, which is a prime | | | | Kong dollars. |
| tourist spot in Indonesia. Any object with Chinese | | | | Hong Kong is known for: its unique energetic vibe, |
| characters written on it, are also prohibited in Bali. | | | | its wonderful food, and beautiful skylines. Hong |
| Thailand | | | | Kong offers many great upscale shopping districts |
| Thai people are very religious and very loyal to | | | | that rival the high end streets of: Shanghai, |
| the monarchy. You would often see pictures of | | | | London and Paris. But the best places to shop |
| the king around the cities, never make fun of him. | | | | here are the unique shops, and street markets |
| The Thai also consider the head as the highest | | | | that exhibit the charm and uniqueness of the |
| part of the body, whether spiritual or physical. | | | | locality. |
| Refrain from touching anybody in the head, and | | | | General Tips |
| try not to point at anything with your foot. | | | | Each country in Asia has its own currency, |
| Malaysia | | | | although up-end establishments will accept dollars, |
| It's best to bring light and cool clothing in Malaysia. | | | | there are very few of these around. It is best to |
| You would usually find food stands in the cities | | | | have your money changed at the local bank. |
| selling the local delicacies, "teh tarik" a creamed | | | | Some hotels also offer money changing, but |
| tea, and "roti canai" a type of pancake, are a | | | | usually at a lower exchange rate. |
| must try when you do encounter them. Malaysia | | | | Like any kind of decisions people have to make, it |
| has many religions, you would usually see, a | | | | is always important to know the area they will be |
| variety of Christian churches, Muslim Mosques and | | | | visiting so as to familiarize themselves with the |
| Buddhist and Hindu temples may be present in | | | | laws, locations of best tourist spots, and the kind |
| each city. | | | | of people they have to deal with. |
| Philippines | | | | Going to a place without having the slightest idea |
| The Philippine has 7,107 islands and islets; beaches | | | | what it is all about is just as bad as going to the |
| are the main tourist spots in the country. There | | | | wilderness with beasts lurking everywhere and |
| are several museums and Historical Landmarks in | | | | there's no gadget to protect them. |
| Manila, the country's capital. Boracay Island is the | | | | |