Articles Posted in the Asia Category
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Philippines Itinerary and some tips
Tweet My original plan to Palawan changed at the last minute due to two flight delays. Maybe it was bad luck but every single flight I took to and from Philippines, and within Philippines, was delayed. So the following itinerary wasnt the one I followed but one recommended to make sure you have time to […]
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Tips Myanmar
Tweet Is it safe to travel to Myanmar? Absolutely! The country has opened up to tourism in recent years, and now you can travel independently. I never felt threatened, followed, or in danger. One thing is what you hear in the news, and another what is the day to day in Myanmar, especially for a […]
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Tips Indonesia
Tweet Jakarta: I didn’t spend much time in Jakarta but I strongly recommend The Maritim Guest House for accommodation. It is without doubt One of the best (if not the best) bed and breakfast I had stayed!!!! Rooms are spotless and beautiful. It is located in a central but quite area of Jakarta so you […]
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Tips Pakistan
Tweet How to get there: The airlines that fly to Islamabad –the capital of Pakistan- are Etihad, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, PIA and United. Visa: A visa is required to enter Pakistan. Visa fee depends on nationality. For US citizens, it is $US120. The processing time –according to the Embassy in Washington DC- for visa is […]
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Tips Iran
Tweet Here it is some information about accommodation, transportation, security, money, agency and traveling as a solo woman in Iran. ACCOMODATION: Tehran: I stayed at the Ferdossi Grand Hotel (US$88). It included breakfast and had a great location, but I found the place overpriced for what it was. The hot water didn’t run for long, […]
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Tips Bhutan
Tweet BHUTAN: Facts for the traveler Visas: Your visa will be stamped at your arrival at the airport. Your tour agency will be in charge of the application. They will send you a copy that you will present to immigration upon your arrival How to get there: Druk Air –which is actually very good – […]
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Tips Tibet
Tweet TIBET: Facts for the traveler Visas and Permits: First, you need to get a Chinese visa to go to Tibet. It is recommended that you not put in your application that you are planning to visit Tibet. Unfortunately, traveling independently to Tibet is not possible at the moment; you need to join a tour […]
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Tips Mongolia
Tweet MONGOLIA: FACTS FOR THE TRAVELER HOW TO GET THERE: Most tours to Gobi and other destinations within Mongolia departure from Ulaanbaatar, the country’s capital. There are a few airlines with direct flights to Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar including Korean Air (from Seoul), Mongolian Airlines (from Beijing, Moscow, Tokyo and Berlin), and Air […]
