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Everything You Need to Know About Seats and Booking Into Indian Trains
Figuring out a new train system in India can be really daunting, and many of my non-Indian friends find the seat symbols in Indian trains especially diffic...
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The Ultimate Full Moon Party Survival Guide
Back in the day (or so legend has it), the Full Moon Party in Haad Rin Beach, Koh Phangan, Thailand was a quiet affair for world-wandering hippies who foun...
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9 Must-Dos When Renting a Scooter in Southeast Asia
Renting a scooter in Southeast Asia couldn't be easier! You have made it to Asia, perhaps you've seen the big sites and cities. Now, it's time to get of th...
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Ultimate Guide to Making International Calls When Traveling Abroad (Part 1)
You may be wondering "How do I use my phone (in the traditional "phone" sense) while abroad?" Well ... the good news is that are some legit low-cost optio...
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5 Killer Scams That May Ruin Your Asia Trip
In this article by James Prior of Asia Scams and Asia Sight See you’ll learn about how to avoid getting screwed over while traveling around Asia. James ha...
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Is it Safe to Travel to Bangkok Right Now?
After multiple protests that shook the political climate in Bangkok and led the government to declare a 2-month State of Emergency in January 2014, many to...
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Travel Insurance Prevents Disasters
I loved Sri Lanka. The food, the people, the beach, the mountains – even the big city was good. It’s a real gem in what some consider a tough neighborhood...
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Step By Step Guide To Get Mobile Phone Service In Thailand
These days every backpacker seems to be equipped with at least a mobile phone and a tablet. Don’t worry - I’m not here to tell you to leave the iPad at ho...
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8 Steps to Ensure You’ve Searched All Possible Connections
There are many airfare search tools, mileage calculators, route maps, and other travel tools to help find all the possible connections and destinations to ...
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5 Rules to Getting the Best Seat on a Plane
Flying can be a pleasant experience, however if you don’t get a decent seat then any pleasure quickly vanishes. A bad seat always puts a damper on your ha...
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