Category Archives: Shopping Tips

India Adventure & Shopping Tips

Posted on April 30, 2009 by pfk98

Taj Mahal at Sunset

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Asia Shopping Tips – How to bargain

Posted on January 15, 2007 by pfk98

Luang Prabang, Laos Everything is negotiable. How many times have you heard that? The rough rule of thumb in Asia is: * If an article is for sale at a roadside stall, outdoor market or small shop, the price is … Continue reading →

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Shopping Tips, Part 2 — Southeast Asia Outdoor Markets

Posted on December 1, 2006 by pfk98

Tachileik, Burma The shopping part is fun and straightforward. Getting the stuff home can be a bit more complex and a bit less fun. However, if you make the right choices you could save a lot of your time and … Continue reading →

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Shopping Tips, Part 1 — Southeast Asia Markets

Posted on November 25, 2006 by pfk98

Phenom Penh, Cambodia What to wear: Unless it’s February in Hanoi, shopping the outdoor markets of Southeast Asia can be an adventure in the heat. Therefore, pack and wear loose-fitting, light-weight, cotton clothing. Better still, pack very little of the … Continue reading →

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