Southeast
Asia is among the most famous destinations in the world for backpackers. It's
possible for you to discover lots of charm in every state, so it is a must see
for many. If you are already residing in Asia, it is possible to adjust to any
states within this subregion, but you could get a culture shock if you’re from
a foreign land like USA or Europe. So performing a research is essential before
the journey. Bacall Associates
provide important pointers to take note of before you begin your journey to prevent
any disorderly scenarios.
Don’t be afraid to
haggle
Most
westerners are shocked to learn that this was a common practice in the
subregion, for them, it looks like an unfair deal to the sellers. But no more
worries because most of the time, it’s not. Some foreigners just accept the
first price stated by a seller and will not bother arguing about it. But in
most cases, the first price was worth much more than the regular price.
Bargaining is not a confrontation, so there’s no need to be scared of, just
smile and ask the seller nicely, and eventually, you’ll find it very
interesting to do.
You don’t need to book
in advance
It
will be really nerve-wracking and tiring to visit various locations at once,
and then going back to the hotel you’re staying. It would be better to find a
place to stay to the place you fell in love with during your travel
because it will be easier to discover that particular place and enjoy its
surroundings. You can have a flexible schedule if you’re going to do this
rather than booking rooms in advance of time, simply because you’ll have more
freedom to decide where to stay. But occasionally, booking ahead is recommended
if you know you’re going to be exhausted from an extended flight, bus or train
ride, or if you’re visiting a place during a major event and you don’t have
time to roam about.
Transportation:
Don’t be in a hurry
Expect
to wait more minutes or hours in the estimated time of the arrival of a bus or
train if you’re planning to go somewhere in Southeast Asia. Don’t get
frustrated in this situation, but simply believe that this could bring you some
favorable impact such as learning to restrain your misery and raise your
patience. But there are some cities in the region that have efficient and
developed transport systems, and one of which is Singapore.
Be cautious of scams
Scams
could be everywhere and it can occur to you. Unfortunately, tourists becoming
victims of various scams is nothing new in this region. Instead of being
frightened, you need to be more cautious when traveling to Southeast Asia, or
any part of the world. Before you begin your journey, you need to teach
yourself with the most frequent kind of scams. If you know what to avoid, you
can have a safe journey.
Properly manage your
visa requirements
There
are various visa requirements for each country in Southeast Asia, and Bacall
Associates needs you to be educated of those. You cannot be accepted to every
border by simply showing up your passport.
Stay hydrated
Showering
two times a day might not be enough for you because Southeast Asia is quite hot
during the coolest time of the year. Bacall Associates wants you to
stay hydrated all the time because you’re going to sweat like never before, and
during the hottest time of the day, find some shady spot and relax there for a
bit.
