Philippines travel experience - The Philippines is considered the tourist paradise

The Philippines is a beautiful island in Southeast Asia, for many years now, the Philippines is considered the tourist paradise with the characteristic elements of culture, nature and the bold mark on history.

         After learning about the country and the Filipino people, I decided to come to this country, over the fact I feel Philippines: very diverse in culture, convenient transportation, rich cuisine diverse, charming scenery along the bustling city development, if you come here you will feel this is a fun trip. Here are some of the experiences I want to share with you, hope after reading my article, you will have the necessary preparation to travel Philippines.

Agustin church 

 You should travel Philippines when ?

- The best time for tourists in the Philippines is from December to May when the weather is cool and dry and is less likely to occur these unusual storms.

Transportation in the Philippines.

- To move inland in the Philippines you can go inland by plane, rail, taxi, bus or tricycle, jeep ... traffic cost is quite cheap.

selection of hotels in Philippines

- Depending on the location you want to visit from the Philippines which choose the hotel in suitable areas. Cheapest Hotel in the Philippines around 700-1200 pesos ( ~ $ 20-30 ), which average about 1400 pesos (35 dollars).

- Malate ( Old city, neighborhood West ) : Here you can visit the most famous tourist attractions in Philippines ( churches, forts, colonial architecture ... ).

- Makati (new city) : This is a new area , the economic center of the Philippines, and there are many shopping malls. Mall Of Asia 's largest with Imax cinemas, supermarkets, shopping stores in Asia 's second wide. The center has areas : baggage claim, luggage claim for tourists but quite crowded during peak hours in the morning or afternoon, you may have to queue for long.

- Quezon : This are a bus stop, so appropriate if you still want to move forward to other cities.

- Baclarang Night Market with shopping and eateries.

Filipino cuisine

- In the daily diet of the people of the Philippines include : soup, savory, dishes often sour and often eat fish.

- At the shopping mall in the Philippines also have separate floors for fast food list as : KFC, Jolibee, McDonald's, Wendy's ...

- The Philippines is known for variety and year-round mango and mango are processed into wine, green mango.

- Tourism Philippines should not ignore the well-known dishes such as pinakbet including, wheat Mami, tsitsaron, Creating Universal Taho, Isaw grilled chicken, grilled bananas, adobo, arroz caldo, kamaro, tuna ..

The famous tourist destination in the Philippines

Capital Manila

- Is located in the east coast of Luzon island , famous for beautiful landscapes such as San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral, the old Spain, Rizal Park, exhibitors Malvila ...

- To stroll around the capital Manila and you can hire a jeep to experience the fun or start speedboat to visit the bay, visiting Boulevard Bay Walk and enjoy the famous seafood dishes in Malate roads, drinking coffee at the bar, discotheque live music ...

Boracay island

- Go to Boracay island with famous beaches as hundreds of kilometers long beaches : white sand, Puka Beach, Sunset Beach ... to come here, you will experience the exciting wire -minute walk the sandy beach, green palm trees and watch the wild animals. Or participate in the games entertainment on the beach and enjoying the good food famous.

Boracay island

Tourism on the island of El Nido Palawan

- This is a cruise destinations ranked No. 2 behind Boracay. El Nido is a coastal town in Palawan ( Palawan ), including 45 large islands and islets. Here also the limestone cliffs based Karst, the mountains have the shape and characteristics similar to the Mountain in Halong Bay, Krabi ( Thailand ) and Guilin ( China ).

Visit Mount Pinatubo

- Mount Pinatubo is a dead volcano in central Luzon, northwest of Manila. Pinatubo is an interesting destination for those who love trekking, and learn about the Volcano.

Bacolod City

- Bacolod City in the province of Negros Occidential, with beautiful old houses exhibits valuable artifacts, and the unique festival which is the most prominent festivals MassKara.

Cebu City

- Cebu City in the Philippines oldest was dubbed the " Queen City " with sandy beaches and coconut trees. Is the ideal place for scuba diving expeditions, Sinulog festival and the old center of the famous clothing.

Subic Bay

- Subic Bay to visit with beautiful beaches, unspoiled and spectacular. A place in the point of the ideal sport tourism in Asia - Pacific.

Legaspi city

- Legaspi city was dubbed the "capital of the world's whale sharks," here you will be watching sharks on the boat or diving with sharks and exciting experience.

China Town

- China Town is also interesting shopping places attract many tourists. sold here meet all types of goods, from electronic equipment, office furniture, household items, jewelry, clothing, fashion. It also includes a dining area with specialties Manila, Chinese dishes. However, this is where the famous high prices. You should pay the price if you want to purchase. China town, the sales season is always busy and bustling. China Town is always discounted items throughout the year , but you should pay close attention to the quality rather than price.

Note when traveling in Philippines

- Monitor weather forecasts truth should closely follow each day and canceled flights if you believe storm, because the Philippines is located between the Pacific Ocean and often suffered severe consequences due to typhoons, tsunami caused.

- Always carry your passport and hotel card every time out and never wander alone in deserted areas after dark.

- The place is less secure and prone to pickpockets, robbery in the Philippines is the most busy tourist spots, shopping centers and even in the hotel lobby !

- When traveling by tour,  you  should not leave valuables in the car seat and move elsewhere. Even on the seemingly secure means of this, crooks can still hack and take away your important items.

- Should not only visit each of Manila, because here there are not many interesting tourist attractions. Instead, go to tourist spots like Boracay south, Bohol or Vigan ... to feel the beauty and unique culture of the people here.

- Do not miss the colorful Jeepny vehicles when traveling in the Philippines because this is the glamorous culture own Southeast Asian country that hardly any other place. In particular, by means of this move is also inexpensive.

- When you arrive at the airport you should take one of maps in " tourist information desk ." Often they will give you the tourist map, but you should also get more traffic map again.

- In Manila condition quite common congestion, more traffic lights to wait until 100 seconds, a taxi to the airport takes about  to 1 hour  45 minutes, so you should note, to the airport early to avoid late because of a traffic jam.

- In the Philippines the public transport often turn on very low temperature cold, very cold whether it is bus or taxi, hotel or cinema. All are cold so you remember to bring long sleeves warm towel if you go away and Cebu night bus.

- Do not buy things in the bus station so easy to be fooled even if you have to ask the price and bargain .

- Like many other airports, when you have a flight to late at night ( going cheap tickets ), you can stay at the airport, noting bring a sweater or blanket, because the cold night. In addition, you should note carefully storage, security bad Philippines.

- Customs in the Philippines checked luggage very carefully, they will ask you to take off the shoes and hats, to check that you keep your money in there?. passengers buying tickets from any flight departing from Manila airport are not included airport taxes. As to the airport and have to pay 550 pesos.

- Therefore, you should not use up the money, you let excess of 550 pesos to pay taxes.

 - You should buy one sim phone to be able to communicate with people, I use the network " Smart ", because the "smart " variety package with 3G.

This is one of my experiences while traveling in Philippines, there are many shortcomings, hope you can comment and make suggestions so that I can acquire different experience 

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Travel experiences in Myanmar - Experience the best tourist attractions in Asia

Myanmar is a country with ancient religious relics brought the greatness of the scale and sophistication of architecture. Humans Myanmar are friendly and gentle, with about 80 % of the population are Buddhists, along with Theravada branch of Buddhism in Laos and Thailand.

- I decided to travel Myanmar by my friend described Myanmar tourism there are many interesting things : the personality curious So I signed up right away without any thought, even though I had said previously would not go anywhere in 2015 and I signed Mayanmar tours a week.

- It was really a fun trip, and also emotional. as to save memory. The following I'll share some of the experiences that I draw, if you are intending to travel in Myanmar, please consult and comment below.

                          Myanmar's culture

Myanmar has many tourist resorts, is typical :

- Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon Gold, Golden Mount Temple in the ancient capital Kyaikhtiyo Bago magic, or nearly 1,000 temples in Bagan monumental.

- Inle Lake ( Inle Lake ) with the fishing village located on the lake and the fishermen, they paddle by a foot, all activities are on the lake, a rock standing Golden Rock wanderous, Mandalay was the capital before finally Myanmar (Burma ) under the rule of the British.

So when traveling to Myanmar ?

- Myanmar has three seasons. Autumn from October to February next year. The rainy season from July to December 9. Autumn suitable for tourism in Myanmar more. The rainy season, in the rain all day and night Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay are in the sky very little rain.

- From November to February, tourists to Myanmar very crowded for this time little rain, mild climate. In the May, July, September very few tourists to Myanmar. The tourist season is winter guests, prices expensive.

Moving inland in Myanmar :

- Travel by plane is safe and comfortable, you can also move between the provinces of Myanmar by bus. you should bring warm clothes as there are buses running at night, the air in the car is very cold. Taxis are convenient transportation in the city. Meanwhile, the train system degradation and streets have not fully developed making rail vehicles and motorcycles are not suitable for ordinary tourists.

- Taxi from the airport into the city Yangon 10 USD / 2-3 people / vehicles and accept dollars.

Resort hotels

- Resort hotels in Myanmar are generally higher prices than other countries in the region, but the quality of service, are not equal. The reason may be due to the slow economic development and the tourist authorities high toll.

Travel Myanmar

The tourist places you should visit when traveling in Myanmar

1. Yangon city

Pagoda  Swedagon Paya : The temple is located on the waterfront of Yangon, the temple name means " thousand generals ".

Bogyoke Aung San Market ( Scott Market or ) : Market was built in 1926 under British colonial architecture, the famous destinations of Yangon

China town : The Chinese migrated to Burma since ancient times, lived in Yangon into a society, which is one of the largest communities

2. The ancient city of Bagan

- This is the ancient city and brings its own characteristics, very Myanmar, not doped by other cultures.

Golden Rock Tour

- Most people are visit to Burma Golden Rock ( Golden Rock ) is located on Mount Kyaiktiyo.

Gold Mountain Temple

Inle Lake

 - Inle Lake is a destination not to be missed when to Myanmar. It appeals to you because the simple life of the local population around the lake.

Cuisine in myanmar

- You can eat two foods : Myanmar Food or Chinese Food.During the journey, we are often called fried rice, dried noodles, water and seafood pasta.

- You should not call pastas ( Shan ) because it's very oily and salty whether it is one of the famous dishes in Myanmar. You should not call the Tea Leaf Salad is very bitter and difficult to eat because even though this is the daily food of the people of Myanmar.

- During the journey, we are often called fried rice, dried noodles, water and seafood pasta.

- You should not call pastas ( Shan ) because it's very oily and salty whether it is one of the famous dishes in Myanmar. You should not call the Tea Leaf Salad is very bitter and difficult to eat because even though this is the daily food of the people of Myanmar

- If you still want to Myanmar, you should try the curry dishes are related easier to eat.

- Maybe you do not believe, but we felt the food at the rest station on the intercity bus tastier when eaten in restaurants in major cities. You should try eat Chinese Food at the rest stations. Other than the main dish, drink in Myanmar are very tasty and appetizing especially fruit juices, fruit with very cheap prices.

- When you come here you should eat or drink with his right hand, because the concept of Myanmar, left hand works for the personal hygiene.

- A typical meal here with rice, fish, meat, vegetables and soup. Myanmar people used to hold hands vo round then eat rice with vegetables. Guests should note, the Buddhists often avoid beef and Muslims do not eat pork.

- When you want  the attention to service personnel, who often kissed Myanmar short two or three times. Sounds " Chut Chut  " which is like when you call a cat.

SOME CAUTION WHEN YOU TRAVEL IN MYANMAR :

- You try to register in advance all possible services as : ( such as bus tickets, taxis, carriages, ks ... ) will be a good and proactive cost.

- In Myanmar was cut almost all ties because I signed roaming the morning Vinaphone but no signal. Sim phones in Myanmar can not be used because it uses CDMA network, sim phones can not be used on the Global System for Mobil ( GSM ) of me, if you want to use sim Myanmar 's best to carry one handset Code Division Multiple Access ( CDMA ) or buy sim 2 network using both $ 100.

- Wifi network has coverage in most tourist cities, but only at the Yangon airport really high-speed network, while in other places is very low network

- Note you should not change money at the airport and in the street because the price is not good, especially with the moneychangers in the street, they will initially higher bid, but would gutted bunch of money, maybe missing 5 to 7 sheets, while you count your cash do they always neglect to confusion, and also many other reasons why you are disadvantaged. you should be very careful when you change money from the money exchange hands on the road, you should not put your money in advance, so carefully counted money Kyat, when you get enough money, and at that time you just pay USD

- Your better off just changing money at the bank, the exchange rate is not much damage .You can change in motels, hotels or some exchange offices in Boyoke Aung San Market. you can use the money Kayat as taxis, buses , meals and purchase conventional ( small amounts ), paying large amounts Usd for hotels, tickets visit.

 - In Myanmar you can consume in USD and kyat, however, the dollar has not always been well accepted people. Most of you will have to use cash kyat.

- Taxis in Yangon you can bargain, from 500-1000Kyat, the taxi drivers here do not speak overvalued or go around, so you can rest assured ..

- In Myanmar there are not many ATMs should bring cash is still the most common way.

 - You should buy gifts at the market Byogoke ( in Yangon ) or the airport, if bought at the market, do not hesitate Boygoke wandering and haggling about ten rows before deciding to buy, here it is sometimes the price is also very land.

- In Myanmar you can only use cash should try holding a lot of money, because if unfortunately you have $ 100 Your particular change is denied because curling, because folding or as pens marked on it, you will it must tighten spending.

- Myanmar is a Buddhist country so you should note that the costumes and your gestures while visiting the temple, temple. Do not touch and do not be pointing fingers at the statues. In the temple should not be said out loud.

- Currently Myanmar has opened relatively wide, the problem was filmed and photographed more open, at tourist attractions, you can freely take pictures, some of which you should be aware if you have been not allowed to take pictures (especially the point relating to political, security ). Some toll gate taking photos, you just pay the full fee, and of course you are comfortable when shooting.

- Check the domestic airline tickets online at ( cheap airline tickets ):

airmandalay.com

airbagan.com

gmairlines.com

- Tip booked agoda said above: note that check the rates on the last day before going to the end of time can seem special, and login before agoda price check for possible price for the member.

This is one of my experiences while traveling in Myanmar, there are many shortcomings, hope you can comment and make suggestions so that I can acquire different experience 

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Travel Experiences in Malaysia : Explore the Petronas Twin Towers

Usually, tourists often combine tours to Malay and Singapore, by two bordering countries, even be able to move from Singapore to Malaysia by bus. Here I will share some travel experience for people just entering Malaysia for the first time. you refer.

Petronas Twin Towers

- Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia, consists of two distinct parts : West Malaysia ( Peninsular Malaysia ) and East Malaysia ( Malaysian Borneo ). Tourism Malaysia developed through cultural diversity, the works leave from the colonial past as well as the Pacific islands ravishing. The tourist destination is famous Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, George Town, Melaka / Malacca, Langkawi and Tioman Island Cameron Highlands.

1. The appropriate time to tour Malaysia

- You know why Malaysia is called tropical paradise ? That's because the weather and the climate is always warm and humid tropical nature, so very unique ecosystems, diverse and extremely rich. So you can travel to any Malaysia this time of year :

- From April to September : As the dry season in Malaysia, the average temperature usually ranges from about 29ºC - 35ºC. According to my travel experiences in Malaysia, you should go to a tropical paradise at this time, because of your entertainment plans will not be affected, by the rain, especially this very appropriate time to implement an ecotourism trip and enjoy the tropical fruits in Malaysia.

- From January 10 to March next year : As the rainy season in Malaysia. You can suddenly see the clouds pouring rain while visiting a certain location. So if this time to Malaysia to bring warm clothes, raincoats and umbrellas.

2. Transportation within the city Malaysia

When  first arrived in a strange country , the first thing you need to do is search for a map you move in the city center, the map moves by public transport. you can buy in near the airport, railway station or hotel reception. In Malaysia you have a lot of choice of means to travel around Malaysia : 4 The most common way to move between different cities while traveling Malaysia :

- The first is the aircraft : with the low-cost carrier AirAsia and national airlines Malaysia Airlines. 

- The second is a train : The company KTMB runs in Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo Jungle Railway runs at. 

- Tuesday is the bus : The cheapest transportation in Malaysia : big cities have bus stations and highways here are of good quality.

-  Fourth Taxi : Taxis in Malaysia very special, it has 3 colors and each color to express a different level. Blue is the vip car, good service, but very expensive and rare. And the red and yellow, the car is affordable, but before you have to bargain the price before and said you have to go google maps directions, you tell the taxi driver that should not go around. If you do not want to be fraudulent taxi drivers.

For transportation within the city Malaysia, i have an advice for you is only used in the taxi while traveling near. And if you go away, use public transport.

3. Tourism in Malaysia

* Select hotel

- when you come to Malaysia , you should choose a hotel or hostel is located in the Bukit Bintang or China Town. It has close to tourist areas and more convenient to move

* Culinary 

- Malaysian cuisine is very attractive , you should not miss. In Malaysia, the cuisine is a combination of many different countries : Malaysia, China, India ... You can enjoy the signature dish at : Lot 10, Central Market, Bukit Bintang Plaza ... Popular dishes most include : Nasi Lemak, Satay, the Tarik ( a drink of Malaysia, just milk tea ), roti canai, Air Batu campur, Cendol, Pasembor, Chicken Rice, Laska.

* Visit

- In Kuala Lumpur, you should not miss visiting : Petronas Twin Towers, Chinatown excel with Petaling Street, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Central Market ( where you also the chance to see a free cultural programs Technology Art takes place every evening at 9 pm ).

- With a short time, in addition to tourism in Kuala Lumpur, you should choose a 1 or 2 day program to Malacca - famous ancient city and a UNESCO world heritage site. At this point you will be surprised with the architectural style of Portugal, the UK and the Netherlands. And you will be surprised to see the similarity of the streets of Malacca and Hoi An - Vietnam.

- Walk in the narrow streets in Malacca and feel the lives of the people here is interesting. Along the streets are shops and restaurants with amazing food.

- Do ago, this place is famous for the trading port trade between Portugal, the Netherlands and the UK, so you can see the architectural style of Portugal and the Netherlands here.

- Malacca , you should not miss visiting Bukit China, Dutch Square, St Paul Hill, Cheng Hoon Temple, Jonker Street, Maritime Museum and Nyonya cuisine - it is a combination of Chinese cuisine and Malaysia.

Note when traveling in malaysia

- Malaysia is a country with many cultures so diverse, so as to Malaysia you should carefully explore the traditions here, what should and should not do when coming to avoid cultural familiarity .

- Photograph and record the beautiful moments while traveling is a very interesting feature. In Malaysia, in hotels, motels, most of the power sockets are 3 pin, so before you come, you should check with the place in order to facilitate the carrying of supported devices for charging for cameras or other electronic equipment.

Transport systems in cities other Malaysia some Asian countries, the vehicles are circulating on the left side. You should exercise caution when traveling on the road.

- You should print all the information out : airfare, hotel information, points of interests and the need to address important ( you should put the address of the Consulate / Embassy of the country you, in the country to travel agencies or foreign support. Since this will be where you can contact for help when needed ).

- The diversity of the subway system, will help you easily move, you should change the money in small denominations carry people to use for travel by subway .

- If you first travel by subway, then inevitably the crestfallen. you should look at the map of the metro ( KTM Komuter, KL Monorail ... ) to choose for themselves in appropriate ways away, you can buy the card at the ticket counter take the train or at the vending machines. it is important that you should pay attention when the train platform to avoid pick the wrong ship

- After buying the card on board, there will be a clear roadmap to the platform to do, your job is to choose the right platform to come and point to the ship. You should keep on board until the card out of the station 

( as will use the card to check-out ).

This is one of my experiences while traveling in Malaysia, there are many shortcomings, hope you can comment and make suggestions so that I can acquire different experience 

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Travel Experiences in Singapore

Singapore, renowned as a modern country, beautiful, clean and most secure in the world. We can say, this is the ideal destination for young people passionate about traveling. however, the Singapore Tourism also requires you to have a large sum of money, because the cost here is very expensive. The following I'll share one bit of experience when traveling richest countries in Southeast Asia.

Singapore

Prepare what when traveling in Singapore ?

Take it for what you really need and listed provisions are allowed to carry items when Immigration. Such as:

• Remember to bring your cup noodles and fried foods offline. = > Save Money.

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, bath soap, towels, caps, medicine, phone ...

• Passport : Extremely important, without it you can not fly to Singapore. Do it before the trip about 1 month.

• Identification, cash ( cash converted into Singapore ).

• Languages ​​: The Singapore communicate in English, Singapore and Malaysia. Ideally you should have a little bit of English offline. Because on arrival in Singapore, you will be asked some questions like : Why do you come here ? ; For how long ? ; Who do you come with ? ; Do you have family here ? ( If you can not answer, you must return to its place of origin ) . Also english is also very handy when you ask for directions, book lodging, dining , ... .

Selection of time for the trip

Singapore is a country that you can travel to any point in the year. However, to add meaningful trip you should come to the time of the festival here as :

• Taipusam, a fascinating festival of the Hindus take place around February each year ;

• Singapore Food Festival in April ;

• Season promotions agency in June ( do you love shopping , then go into it this time )

• July and August are very few tourists, so you can negotiate cheaper prices for rooms and food while in Singapore. This is a 2 -month experience should follow my cheap travel.

• Should not go to Singapore in May, November, December and January 1. Because this is the time Singapore was covered with forest fire smoke and rain lasted empty.

A few notes as to Singapore

• When traveling in Singapore, you should bring visa / master card to book tickets online or hotel will save a significant expense.

• Try to use the right hand when shaking hands , giving / receiving gifts, ... with Singapore. Because they only use his left hand while using the toilet.

• Remove shoes when entering the house outside of Singapore and only woman smiling with Singapore instead embarked offline.

• When the Singapore exchange, " business card " with two hands, then get off and see through before putting it into his pocket. This is the way to show respect for them there.

• Between May 6-12 is the peak tourist months in Singapore, so if you go to the room booking and book a few months ago.

Means the Singapore Tourism

- Public transport is the number one priority is always to save. Bus and MRT system ( MRT ) in Singapore is ranked among the best with the layout of stops, guests disembark extremely reasonable.

- When boarded the subway or bus, you can reach almost all the most famous tourist destinations in Lion Island. Particularly with MRT, Singapore has three main lines : red line ( North South ), purple ( North East ), blue (East West ), the name of the running direction of the route is on the subway. And convenient to take MRT, MRT maps you need. This map has at Changi airport. You can ask any Singaporean presence in MRT, they are always willing to help you.

- To avoid having to wait in line to buy tickets when preparing to MRT, you can buy EZ Link card available. Cards with expiry date of 5 years , the price of S$ 15, of which S $ 5 value cards, S$ 3 is a bond refundable if you return the card and S$ 7 is money you can use to get around. You get recharge cards as you like, you should buy a ticket electronic EZ- link available at the station beneath the airport. The tag is used several times, for a variety of means including the MRT, bus and monorail (a tram out Sentosa ), help users navigate more economical than a taxi.

- If you buy subway tickets with cash , you have to buy tickets at the automatic ticket machines. Automatic machine accepts all types of coins, paper money, it was the highest value is S $ 10 daily. If your pockets full of money in $ 50 then you can contact Passenger Service desk for small change. To buy a ticket you do the following :

- Choose standard Buy ticket

- Select the station name you want to ( hand tap MRT station names on the map displayed on the screen ).

- If you buy 1 ticket, you put money into the machine individually or paper money based on the value that the machine notify you. In case you pay more than you need to pay the fare, the machine will return the money to you.

- If you buy multiple tickets for multiple people, you pick and choose more tickets you want to purchase the tickets. Then put the money into the machine.

- When you spend enough money on the machine, the machine will manufacture tags ( cards ) for you .Nho cardholder during his journey. Keep the ticket because they can return and get back to S$ 1 at automatic ticket machines .

If you do not have much time and had to move a lot, you should consider the following two options :

1. Buy tickets Bus Hop-on hop - off: Take a tour around the city with 22 stops is the scenery, play area, Singapore 's most famous shopping. Within 24 hours you can plan your trip and stop where you want. Ticket price is S $ 12 per day, to find out more information here :

2. The Singapore Tourist Pass Buy card : Using a media delight MRT, LRT or bus usually for a period and a fixed fee . There are 3 choices for guests is S$ 20 (1 day ), S$ 26 ( 2 days ), S$ 30 ( 3 days ). Bond which about 8-10 S $ is returned after your journey.

Cheap Food

- Street food, or selling at the Hawker center or food court area will be the first ideal choice if you want to eat cheap food. Hawker centers are a form as hawkers zone, where you can find lots of local food from the stalls. The famous Hawker centers is Lau Pa Sat and Newton. Food court also usually sold more than Western cuisine and the hotel 's Spa. Food court is usually found in large shopping malls such as Vivo and Orchard.

Tax refund

- In Singapore, when buying anything that we have to pay tax is the abbreviation GST ( good service tax ). This tax can be refunded you when leaving Singapore on the condition you have to get the correct bill as stipulated by Singapore. As to the airport, you should find a terminal 1 or 2, or 3, and came to customer service asking them to complete tax procedures will be directed. When buying memory requires bills (same in his country 's finance bill ) to be refunded 7 % .

This is one of my experiences while traveling in Singapore, there are many shortcomings, hope you can comment and make suggestions so that I can acquire different experience .

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Experience while traveling thailand

I 've been to Thailand many times to travel in the summer time, I draw a lot of experience when traveling to this place, from how to travel like?. cultural traditions like?. below I will share to you the experience that I concluded was.

leicester city in thailand

1. As to the first point of Thailand : entry procedures and customs

• You should have to have an attitude of cooperation with the Immigration authorities in the host country. They have the right to refuse entry if you do not cooperate, even if you have full immigration papers.

• Thailand unlimited amount of foreign currency brought from abroad . Guests can also bring foreign currency out of Thailand, but no more than the amount declared in the customs declaration upon entry.

• The tax regulations and currency : You are allowed to bring in duty-free 200 cigarettes and one liter of wine or spirits. The weapons, drugs ... are absolutely prohibited import. Travelers checks and foreign currency bills are brought into Thailand but to declare.

2. Exit in Thailand

• When turned on, you present your passport along with the declaration. Customs staff will confirm the date stamp on the passport, on the part of the declaration and return the whole to you.

 • The types of antiques and genuine Buddha is required exit permits.

 • Each person is not allowed to bring more than 50,000 baht cash out of Thailand.

3. Remove the inner city Bangkok

There are 5 ways to move mainly in inner Bangkok :

• Option 1: Skytrain BTS

-  Skytrain BTS is the aerial tram system, known as the Skytrain, Bangkok, this is the mode of transportation is extremely convenient and fast. Ticket price from 10 baht to 52 odd baht depending on your destination .. When passing through ticket gates, gently put the card into the slot. The machine will automatically swallow the ticket, open the gate and return the tickets to you in a different slot. Quickly get tickets and go through before the gate closes.

Method 2 : MRT

- MRT subway system in Bangkok, retail Tickets cost from 16 to 40 baht, depending on how many stations you will come across. Note this odd tickets coin form a plastic, is purchased from the vending machines at each station. When the ticket, you just put the coin on sensors, the door opens automatically. Take a coin and go through, because you also need to return the coins in the station you want to. Additionally, you can also buy the tickets go indefinitely in a certain time period at the box office during office hours. 1 -day ticket day pass cost 120 baht ; 3 on 3 -day tickets cost 230 baht pass ; 30 days 30 -day tickets cost 1400 baht pass .

• Option 3 : Tuk tuk

-  Tuk tuk transportation is cheap and available everywhere in Bangkok. Experience goes tuk tuk will surely make you never forget by unexpectedly rapid velocity of vehicles on the streets always crowded in Bangkok. When traveling short distances, tuk tuk beneficial than that because of the ability to wriggle taxi ingenious drivers.

• Option 4 : Taxi

- Taxis are quite popular in Bangkok and particularly convenient for the Bangkok area displayed when starting price on the taxi is 35 baht, and prices will remain in the first 2 km . Then , for every km will increase approximately 5 baht. While stuck in traffic, there will be about 1.25 baht surcharge for 1m move. Overall, if you go about 3 km by taxi , then pay only 50 baht ( no need for the driver gratuities ) .

• Option 5 : Bus

- There are many kinds of bus in Bangkok, each running a different route so you can go to anywhere if vehicles use public transport this. However, the bus service is not very good, and most of the information table on the bus all the Thai language, so foreign visitors should catch difficulties knowing what type of bus.

- Take bus route maps map BMTA bus at bus shelters . Note that only the bus had the right number and color in a map with directions for buses same number but different colors can take different routes . Bus prices ranged from 7 baht to 22 baht depending on distance traveled and type of vehicle. EURO II vehicles ( orange ) is equipped with good service and a new air conditioner also .

SOME NOTES WHEN THAILAND TRAVEL

Temple in thailand

1. What you should do :

- We should express respect for the king, the queen and the royal family of Thailand because it is the people that Thais were devoted. Thais usually morning and evening prayers to pay homage to their king. If there when Thais pray, you need a serious attitude according to Thailand .

- Be dressed and neat in sacred places such as temples, churches, statues ... Men must wear formal clothes, do not wear shorts and slippers, women dress politely discreet, do not wear short skirts, clothes thin, sleeveless jackets, tights, backless sandals ... if they violate these regulations will not be on tour.

- Hold the card according to the address of the hotel to call a taxi / tuk tuk .

- Many hotels in Thailand are not equipped with toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers. So, to Thailand, you must remember to prepare these items .

2. What not to do

- Do not wear shoes inside the home to the Buddha image.

 - Do not climb onto any public statue.

 - Do not wear clothes that are "cool" or too gaudy makeup in places of worship. - If you are a woman, do not touch the monks. If a woman wants to give something to the monk, they have to put through a man.

- Do not touch the head of others whether it be children, for Thais head is the most sacred place.  Should not express feelings of men and women in public places.

- Do not drop cigarette butts or chewing gum in public places.

 - The Thai concept foot is always the dirtiest part so you should avoid sitting on the table leg. Never use pins to indicate something or touch someone else's body, as this is considered rude. When sitting cross-legged is not necessarily to foot toward someone, especially the King statue or image.

 - When the Thai greeting, you should salute his hands clasped to his chest, head slightly bent. Upon entering the house to drop off shoes, avoid stepping on the threshold because the Thai concept spirits inhabiting the doorway.

3. Money

- The currency of Thailand is the baht (1 dollar is about 38-40 baht ). You should change money at exchange offices safe, should not automatically change money at public places are vulnerable to damage.

 - A draft currency and travelers check common types are easily converted into cash at hotels, tourist shops, all provincial banks, commercial centers and exchange offices. Easy to change traveler's checks at most banks ( you need to present your passport ). The exchange rate at banks and money changers authorized higher than the rates in hotels and department stores synthesis.

- Thailand unlimited amount of foreign currency brought from abroad. Guests can also bring foreign currency out of Thailand , but no more than the amount declared in the customs declaration upon entry. Every visitor to leave Thailand not be allowed to bring more than 50,000 baht in Thailand .

This is one of my experiences while traveling in Thailand, there are many shortcomings, hope you can comment and make suggestions so that I can acquire different experience .

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Angkor Wat , the most important monuments in Cambodia

 Angkor Wat was built by the Khmer empire, and was once the seat that ruled much of Southeast Asia. This ancient city is now one of the most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, attracting more than 2 million visitors per year.

 Angkor Wat

- Angkor Wat ( also known as the Angkor Wat Temple ) Khmer king Suryavarman II was built in the 12th century, it was originally built as a Hindu temple, Angkor Wat was later used as a Buddhist place of worship after Cambodia's monarchy converted to Buddhism in a few centuries later.

- Angkor Wat near 6km in circumference and area of ​​about 200 hectares, the highest point of the temple 's main tower, with an elevation of 65 m. Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia only has the main entrance in the west, towards sunset.

- Angkor Wat was built by countless green stone, which is a mountain temple in Cambodia with the main entrance to the west - towards sundown. Angkor Wat has 398 room, interconnected by hallways 1.500m. Above, 5 uninterrupted towers separated by 3 -tier architecture, in which the highest tower of up to 65m, 4 towers 40m high side.

- The main road to Angkor Wat 's goal also made ​​of rock 230 meter long, wide and high near l0m, 5m above the lake waters on either side of the temple. The main temple consists of 398 spaces are linked together in a coherent way. The entire complex images exist many stone carvings reliefs like giant slabs, columns, doors, ceilings, walls, corridors, balustrades, roof ..., all exuding extraordinary strength and skilled hands of the ancient Khmer.

- Angkor Wat is the main power a three-tier architecture, connected together through the long corridors, deep suction. Where also found carved motifs, reliefs according to ancient stories derived from the epic Mahabharata and Raymana India.

 Angkor Wat

- Level 1, the most unique is the corridor with reliefs on the walls 2.5m serial and running longer than 800m, described the historical references in classic Brahmin and deeds of King Suryavarman II - creator building the temple.

- Innermost part of the painting, depicting war Easement milk legendary sea, monkeys and Sita battle of gods, fairies dance of the ceiling and roof Aspara ... part of the corridor that runs throughout, photos reliefs seem to be protected intact.

- 1st floor of Angkor Wat, there are lakes, ancient king for bathing, washing and stripping sin. Currently, most of the lakes have dried up, but not quite wide left surrounded around the temple, which contributed a protective factor for better relic.

- Angkor Wat is the 2nd floor of a large courtyard surrounded by a wall sequence, the space inside the shrines of the gods. In the vast space Visnu worship the black stone, the current Cambodian people mistook as Shakyamuni should have to wear yellow and worship as Buddhism. The misperception between Hindu and Buddhist deities also easily accepted by the interference of religion. Level 2 has numerous carvings Apsara dancers dancing with bare breasts and rich posture.

- 3rd floor is the top floor, with a height of 65 m, consisting of two intersecting corridors perpendicular cross in the middle. Communication point of two central corridor is Angkor Wat. Formerly the center of idol worship Visnu temple with gold, now lost. Centers now house many Buddha statues. The highest tower of Angkor Wat is considered strange, the residence of the gods.

 - Around the tower is four square hallway, in every corner of the hallway is a lower tower. Central tower and four towers surrounding buildings forming the famous skyline of Angkor Wat when seen from a distance or at close to the Temple campus.

 Angkor Wat

The Various Temples of Angkor Wat

 Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

- As the largest religious monument in the entire world, it is little wonder the Angkor Wat temple itself is the most visited of the temples and most photographed. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple by the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat temple eventually became a Buddhist temple by the 12th Century. Around the complex you will find endless bas-reliefs (2,600 feet to be exact), depicting the famous battles and scenes from battles. To get a more in-depth experience and walk away feeling educated, consider booking a guide for the day if you aren’t travelling as part of a tour.

The Bayon

- The Bayon temple stands in the centre of Angkor Thom and was built by Jayavarman VII. This is the temple where you will find many statues of faces, which are a favourite among photographers.

Ta Prohm

- Ta Prohm is the temple that is still entirely covered by the jungle, representing what it must have been like to re-discover the ancient temples back in the 19th Century. If you’re looking for those tree roots-over-ancient-temples photos, look no further! This is also a great look at the Cambodian wilderness.

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