Tag Archives: Tips

Need some souvenirs to take home? Looking for that perfect wall hanging or beach sarong? Fancy a knock-off watch or handbag? Negotiating for prices in Southeast Asia is a great social leveler–whether you’re staying poolside in a five-star resort or bunking up in a hostel dormitory, you’ll face the same …

In my travels, I’ve visited many kinds of religious shrines, temples, and churches. From the Vatican to the Blue Mosque to holy caves in the Taklimakan desert, I always find it interesting to observe local etiquette and mark dos and don’ts when visiting sacred sites. Thailand is one of the …