Comments on: 7 Tips For Travel In Southeast Asia

By: mehrasonia543

mehrasonia543 — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:33:21 +0000

Its very informative and would surely note down some points as I like to travel. I usually opt for travel packages through Thomas Cook India which give me good deals. I had booked Thailand tour package last year with my friends and had an experience of a lifetime. :)
You can check among the various tour packages from Thomas Cook India online at: http://www.thomascook.in/tcportal/international-holidays/group-holidays/Thailand-holiday-packages?destination=Thailand

By: TheExpeditioner

TheExpeditioner — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:56:00 +0000

In reply to Britany Robinson. Great picture of the squat toilet on the link -- I feel like someone should start a Tumble blog with that theme.

By: Britany Robinson

Britany Robinson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:49:00 +0000

I started off in SE Asia on a group tour and actually found it to be a helful way to meet people and become acquainted with backpacking for the first time. But now that I’ve seen how much cheaper it can be done without the guided tour, I’d never do it again.

great tips! I’ve got a similar article on my blog at … http://sotcblog.com/2011/07/27/backpacking-lessons-ive-learned-the-hard-way/

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:20:00 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Good point, and as Stephen pointed out, if you need any replacements or alternatives, there are plenty of competing guides sold on the street.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:17:00 +0000

Great tips! I have to add a caveat to your guide book suggestion: sometimes Lonely Planet is the best because they’ve been around forever, and have had many editions of their country guides. We used a Moon guide for Fiji and it was totally inaccurate and lacking basic info, since it was the first or second edition. I typically get a Lonely Planet for the maps and basic country info, then make sure not to stay at the hotels listed but to check nearby hotels. That way you aren’t in an overpriced, backpacker flop house :)

By: Theconstanttraveller

Theconstanttraveller — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:19:00 +0000

When it comes to India, its really good idear to stay longer in fewer places. Thats the best way to really get the country under your skin and get to know people. Read my tips for India here: http://theconstanttraveller.com/category/india/