anything i should take advantage of while im there?? Such as cheap electronic equipment etc or anything like that?
Also what should i bring on my travels (any advice)
What should i be wary of??
2006-10-05 10:42:08 · 18 answers · asked by Eamon M 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Bangkok in Thailand - good for electronic stuff, there is loads of tax free stuff overthere, do take advantage! Mind your wallet though, there are pickpockets, and go to a reputable shop when you do shop, there are loads of fake brands.
I would take water sterilisation tablets with you (Boots, Superdrug), buy your sunscreen over there or at duty free it'll be cheaper than at your local chemist. Buy some of those (I can't remember the name, it starts with a D, could be Dyrolight and comes in orange and blackcurrant flavour) to replace lost electolites following diarhoeaa and vomiting. Never drink tap water in Thailand/Vietnam and don't order drinks with ice, including milkshakes - I got so sick on them. Oz and NZ are as safe as here in all ways - enjoy, wish I was going in your suitcase!
2006-10-05 11:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Nikita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got back from Thailand The coup was no issue. However I'd not talk local political crap with anyone.
Electronics are higher here than in other areas plus are subject to VAT so they aren't a great deal.
Also DO NOT DRIVE in Bangkok. It was the scariest thing to be in traffic there (and there is traffic pretty much all day every day).
Take a cab, take the subway, get on the skytrain but don't drive.
The other odd thing is that there is no exact way to spell something so that street name might be printed several different ways. Our Tour guide mentioned this to us one evening - I had noticed several spellings for the former capitol but I was thinking some were misspellings.
Great buys are clothes and carvings.. Silks of any sort are fabulous.
If you are a backpacker bring your own TP. I wasn't hiking anyplace but I had read that so often I did bring my own and didn't need it.
Bring Deet if you plan to be anyplace other than a big city like Bangkok.
Wish I had been to your other destinations... Have a great trip.
2006-10-06 16:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you travelling? If you are doing it on the cheap, make sure you have a comfortable backpack, a good sleeping bag (most NZ hostels do not have bedding), and a good pair of hiking boots. Stop at the tourist centres for advice, they are great and can give you the low down on everything. If you plan to be in the NZ/Oz area very long, invest in a pay as you go cell phone. It can be a life saver. Also, if you plan to be there very long, you can buy a car (that runs) for like $500 and then sell it in the free paper before you leave. Insurance is not mandatory in NZ. Take only what you absolutely need and cannot get when you are there. Any extras you want to take home, you are better off shipping them then lugging them around.
2006-10-05 17:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did a similar trip to the one you are planning 2 years ago and the 2 things he said he couldn't do without were his Ipod and a very good pair of walking shoes or boots. He was travelling alone and he said sometimes spending 14 hours on a bus would have been deadly boring without the music. He lost his Ipod in Thailand and went all the way to Singapore to buy another one. Don't bring mountains of clothes, because if like him, you are going to be in countries where the seasons change. He left from Germany in November but still ended up in New Zealand in their winter time and bought 1 or 2 fleeces, which he gave to someone when he left to go to Chile. Another thing he did every day was check his boots before putting them on. Apparently scorpions and nasties have a habit of getting in to them at night.
Forget the wipes they will dry out in the heat too quickly. Have a ball.
2006-10-05 18:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by shifenated 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi... When your in New Zealand, take advantage of any chances to travel to the South Island (e.g. go places like Milford Sound, or the national parks). Also, the weather in NZ can change between places and Auckland can be 4 seasons in one day.
Dont bother considering buying electronic equipment in NZ because its not cheap at all.
If you plan on staying in hostels, or backpackers... be prepared you may need your own sleeping bag.
2006-10-05 18:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by QQZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a good map of the Philippines,,coz it seems you will miss that exciting country which is just around the corner from Thailand and Vietnam on your way to Australia,,why not give it a look in too,,Philippines well worth a visit!
2006-10-05 18:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, in which order are you doing this trip? Just that in Thailand and Vietnam, you are sure to come across wooden handicrafts which I am not sure if you will be interested. If you are, you might have problems bringing them into Australia.
Be careful of pick pockets in Thailand and Vietnam too.
Have a nice trip!
2006-10-06 02:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack light and take a spare empty bag/suitcase with you because you will be picking up a lot of stuff! As far as what you pack, take layers, because the weather can be a little unpredictable, but leave your heavy winter coats at home...
As for what to be wary of... the rule for any trip is, if its not safe at home, don't do it while you're away!
Happy travels...
2006-10-05 17:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by kiwiluv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
+ Electronics? Malaysia is cheaper for electronics
+ What do bring? A first aid kit
+ Beware of Thai women and Maoris in New Zealand
2006-10-06 05:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing it on a budget, the best info I found when on the move was from the Lonely Planet guides. It gives great info on so many subjects, including budget accomadation.
Check them out at the library and make notes if you can't afford to buy them. They may even be available htrough the net these days.
2006-10-05 17:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by suzy c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋