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Things I've learnt

I just kind of update this whenever i think of something

-How to cross a street in Asia:
  1. close your eyes.
  2. walk at the same pace till you hit the curb.
-Do as the locals do, if you are ever confused copy them, they know what's best.

-A rice hat makes for a great umbrella and bag cover, but you will be laughed at for having one if you are a male in Vietnam because it is a woman's hat.

-Onesie's are great for overnight bus trips.

-Cold showers are best taken in the middle of the day.

-The words "Happy Hour" and "VIP" rarely mean anything if they are selling it to you on the street.

-Book your room far in advance for holidays like Christmas & New Years (Chinese and the regular one)

-Better to exchange money anywhere else other than the border.

- Be very very very careful who you trust at the border.

-How to seer a motorbike while your driver is too busy texting.

-A little charm goes a long way, especially with the older Asian women.

-It will all work out in the end.



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  1. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Onesies?

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  2. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    PS Glad to see you finally learnt something more than just the street crossing technique. :-)

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