I'm backpacking with another female for 3 months in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, maybe Myanmar, Nepal, and Tibet also). I've been reading that clothing should be modest and not show too much skin - I was planning on bringing tank tops (the ones with thick straps, much like a guy's undershirt) since it will be hot. Is this appropriate clothing??
2006-09-03 09:04:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
I wore some tank tops but only at night when going to dinner or something. Try to find something that is thin fabric and is a tee shirt, its not good to show off your stuff! Even if it is a little bit of an arm. Try bringing some linen pants, something very light weight. I wore shorts at some places (not site seeing, you have to wear pants when site seeing) but the shorts have to be sort of long. I also brought tee shirts that I could layer if it got cold. My pj's were some tight black pants that I could wear under my jeans if I got cold (Tibet and Nepal). I brought one long sleeve shirt that I could wear under the tee shirts and a zip up hoodie.
Here is what I packed for two months: 1 pair of jeans, black strechy pants, one pair of workout like pants, 3 tee shirts, 2 long sleeve shirts, one hoodie, two pairs of shorts, two tank tops, sports bra, reg bra and 30 underwear. Yea, I was dirty! If you think that you need more stuff you can pick it up along the way.
Since you are a girl and going to Vietnam, I recommend you go to Hoi An in Vietnam. Bring some pictures of clothing that you wish you could afford to buy with you. They make clothes there super cheap. I had wish I had known about this place before I went so I could have brought my own pics for them to copy. I threw away some of my clothes there and used the ones that I had made. Good luck, the two of you will have so much fun!
2006-09-05 05:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just got back from backpacking around SE Asia and tank tops are fine. Be prepared to be stared at everywhere you go and wearing tops that are too revealing will get you more attention. Don't bring too much with you because you can buy stuff there for very cheap. Everywhere you go you will find clothing for sale and it is really comfy. Bring a light button up shirt that you can bring with you to throw on if you end up at a temple because you will be turned away without one, your pants will need to be a decent length as well.
I would recommend bringing a 2-3 pairs of shorts/capris, and only a few tops because you can find anything you need over there. Have fun!
2006-09-04 12:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by heppeee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tank tops are OK in Thailand but not for visiting temples. In Malaysia I'd rather suggest some light blouses with long sleeves. I advise you to bring very little since clothing is very cheap in Asia and so you can by appropriate dresses on the spot. It depends also on the season since eg. Tibet can be freezing cold.
2006-09-03 20:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're insane, you will have the time of your life and it will be an awesome experience.
Check the average weather conditions for all of those places for your time of travel so that you will have appropriate items for the entire duration of your trip.
I'm not sure about wide-strap tank tops, but I would suggest larger, flowy, linens. These wash and dry easily. They're also very light and airy so that you can wear long pants and long sleeves without getting hot at all. If for some reason you're going anywhere where it might be chilly, these also allow you to layer very easily to stay warm.
Make a good decision on what footwear you plan on wearing as well, because if you plan to enter any ancient temples a lot of times they view it as a sign of disrespect if you're wearing informal footwear or open-toed shoes such as sandals.
Visit this website: http://www.tripadvisor.com and look for the countries that you will be in. There are forums with thousands of users who are well versed in every area of the world. You can post a message about your clothing dilemma and I'm sure you'll get a few worth-while responses from likeminded or experience travelers.
Have fun!
2006-09-03 09:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by CLH 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi, looks like you will be having a fine time travelling throughthe region. Why not stop by Singapore along the way? You will not mind it if you are here.
Anyway, to answer your query, your attire is alright when backpacking through the region. The only exception is when you have to visit religious sites or official places that you will need proper attire, usually meant at a minimum short sleeves t-shirt and jeans below the knees. Otherwise rambling around, you need to be as comfortable as you want. So do carry a handy set to slip over when you need to cover up.
This will apply to the major temples in Thailand and Indo-china and to any office complexes should you need to do any visa-related stuff. And some hotels.
2006-09-03 20:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by peanutz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you must be insane..
2006-09-03 09:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋