Travel in asia

If you want to minimize your stress while traveling in Asia and Korea take a look at some of these tips.

1. Carry a credit card–. You don’t have and don’t want a credit card, but it might bail you out when you least expect it. Western Unions are in some of the most remote towns in Asia and you can wire money from your card in case of an emergency of if you forgot you debit card.  Also, if you have a health issue you haven’t budgeted for a credit card can help get you treatment. In some places in Asia you must pay before you receive any treatment in a hospital, before each procedure. A credit card handy just might save your life.

2. Respect the culture its rules– I don’t care how stupid you think something is, do your best to respect it. Don’t be outwardly disrespectful. Making a disgusted face at a local dish, talking loud in a mosque or wearing your shoes into a restaurant are enough to make people feel like “All people from *your country here* are douchebags!” Try to leave a good impression on the people.

Don’t be more of a target than you already are– In some countries, like India, if you are foreign you might as well have a target drawn on your forehead. Try not to look lost and do what you can to not pull your Lonely Planet out of your bag.  Consider doing your research before heading out or tearing pages from your guidebook. It might help prevent some hassle from those after your money!