Archive for the ‘Budget Asia’ Category
Budget Travel Tips for India
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to India? To get the most out of your travel experience, plan to stay for at least a month. The cost of living is low enough to enjoy lodging, food and activities wi…
Malayasia Airport Soon To Launch Budget Travel Terminal
Since 2001, there has been plans to build a better terminal in one of the busiest spots in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur's budget air travel terminal is soon to be launched in April 2012 after the govern…
Have you been to Sikkim?
Reading the April 2010 edition of Reader's Digest, I discovered Sikkim. Yes…Sikkim which is located in the far northeast of India.
Getting there starts in Bagdogra Airport. Then you need to h…
Living Cheap in Shanghai
Shanghai is trying hard to sell itself as the luxury capital of Asia, but it's still possible to see Shanghai on the cheap, according the USA Today.
Accommodation is a good example of the savings…
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan
One of the most intriguing experiences Thailand has to offer is the monthly Full Moon Party on Phangan Island. The Hotels Thailand Blog gives a schedule for the parties for 2008 and 2009.
Literally t…
Day Trips from Bangkok: Ayutthaya
From Bangkok, you can take a train ride to Ayutthaya.
A 3rd class seat costs about 50 cents for a 76km ride. The trip takes about two hours. A visit to the ancient kingdom of Ayutthaya is a journey b…
Bangkok Attractions
The Bangkok temples are without a doubt, the most intriguing attractions of the city. While they all charge a nominal admission fee, the experience is well worth the price. However, as mentioned in m…
Bangkok: First Impressions
We arrived in Bangkok in the middle of the evening. To describe it, I can only use a phrase that I have not used since the 1970s: Mind Blowing. To a Westerner, Bangkok seems like an alternate reality…
Cheap Eats in Phuket, Khao Lak
If there is one thing I can tell you about budget travel in Thailand, it's to avoid eating your meals at hotels. They are never as authentic as what you will find outside, and they are far more e…
Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket
In the Thai language, the word Wat means temple. As such, my post topic is redundant. However, since many of you might not have known this, I hope you will forgive this journalism faux pas. Moving on…