Planning your Asia Travel

Maybe you have plans to travel to Asia and you are still wondering how.  Traveling to the other side of the world can sometimes be intimidating. Especially if it is your first time to travel there. It should be an easy thing because this article will give a guide on traveling from the united state to Asia.

Traveling to Asia is exciting as it is the largest and a diverse continent. It is a continent worth visiting. Enjoy a diverse and rich culture full of beauty, adventure, and history. The following guide is meant to help have a smooth journey.

An acquaintance of mine who owns Auto Towing and lives in San Francisco told me that flights to Asia from San Francisco International are some of the best prices in the United States to Asia.

 

Passport application

Cambodia temple asia travelThe passport application is one of the most time-consuming processes when it comes to traveling. It is impossible to travel to most of the world without a passport Asia being one of them. Make sure you have one before your travel. Some of the passport requirements are a professionally taken photo, an original birth certificate. Having a driver’s license is important too.

Don’t lose or damage your passport as this won’t work very well for you. Keep it safe and treat it as a sacred object.

Checkups and vaccines

Perhaps this even takes more time than acquiring a passport. Some basic vaccines are administered before traveling to Asia. Some of the vaccines include hepatitis that requires several shots which are spread across months to attain immunity. If you are running out of time, you can have two injections and get the booster shot after you return home. Luckily, the hepatitis vaccine can last up to 20 years. Always keep your vaccination documents safe to avoid repetitive vaccines later. Some vaccinations like Japanese encephalitis and Rabies are only injected under special circumstances.

TRAVEL VISAS

One of the most confusing and bewildering aspects of Asia Travel is the application of visa stamps. A visa stamp is a sticker that is embedded or placed in your passport to give you access to a new country. The visa requirements differ from country to country.

Countries such as India, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar require that you have a visa already in your passport lest you are denied entry and be deported.  When researching for a visa, make sure you get the correct information from the consulate website to avoid misinformation.

Read our article about food safety tips for some great advice.

Food safety tips when traveling

Food safety tips when travelingDuring travel, it is inevitable to try out new dishes and sample different food from all around the world. However, our bellies may react differently from the fact that you are not accustomed to the meals. Many foodborne illnesses and unexpected sickness could be gotten from poor eating habits and could affect the pleasure of your trip. Good safety eating tips must, therefore, be put in place before embarking on a journey.

Planning Ahead

During planning, always anticipate the occurrence of food safety issues or sicknesses that are likely to come up during the trip. By doing this you make yourself prepared to counter any of these issues. Additionally, check for reliable water supply and convenient medical care that is available at your destination. Use research sites to do this for preparedness.

Healthcare visit

Different destinations will require a set of vaccines that are accustomed to the environment around. Before the trip, always get enough prescription drugs and could even ask for an exception for the whole vacation. Any special medications and over the counter drugs that are provided by the health provider should also be filled to take you through the trip.

Packing smartly

As part of your personal belongings, hand sanitizers basically for cleaning your hands and for the cleaning of surfaces should be included. Throughout the journey, one is expected to come into contact with nature on various levels. Failure to clean your hand before meals could cause stomach complications. Additionally, include non-perishable food in your suitcase that will go bad easily. Getting sealed beverages that are bottled could be considered when one does not have packed foods.  A health insurance card comes in handy to ensure that you are eligible for health services wherever you go.

Keeping Guard up

Getting food from unknown streets and vendors may be tempting during the trip. These exotic dishes should, however, be avoided no matter the curiosity as they could lead to serious complications. Despite many restaurants and joints along the way looking clean, they may not be the best places for you to enjoy your meal. When doubt arises from such places, it is responsible enough to avoid tap water from the area or even fountain drinks. When on a foreign trip, the joy of getting local recipes and beverages on the menu may derail you into choosing unsafe local eateries. It is advisable to stay away from your favorites prepared in remote locations. All these factors work to ensure that your trip is comfortable enough for you to enjoy.

Do you travel abroad a lot? Here’s a guide about 6 apps every traveler must install in the smartphone to make the journey more enjoyable.

Apps every traveler need to have on their smartphones

Apps every traveler need to have on their smartphonesThe anticipation of a vacation is the most exciting part in travelling. The ticket is bought and the hotels booked. The only thing that you might need is to know which travel apps you need installed on your smartphone. The apps may help you before or after you have had your travel. Take a look

Google Translate

This is an application that every traveler should have. It is built for real time and offline translation. Learning a new language has never been easier than this. The interesting part is that it is available in both android and iOS.

TripIt

Most  people are poor when it comes to keeping booking numbers, well, worry no more this app has got your back. You just need to forward your confirmation mails. Alternatively, let the app access your emails. The app simplifies the work for you by creating itineraries for you. Available on iOS and android platforms.

XE

You don’t have to stress yourself calculating 1,432,465 Japanese yen in US $. The XE app is the way to go, it does the work faster and accurately. Before you travel, remember to update the app to get the latest updates on the app and to get the best from it.

AroundMe

This amazing app reads your location and give you some necessary and important places such as the fueling stations, banks, supermarkets, taxis, hotels, hospitals, etc. it can be of great use if you fell sick far away from home and you are new to a certain locality or country. It can help you locate the nearest hospital easily. Therefore, every traveler should consider having this app

Yuggler

For those parents who love to travel with their kids,Yuggler can do wonders for you. It helps you find the kid friendly activities which are near you leaving your kids in superb amusements. Too bad that it is only available for iOS users

CityMapper

It has over 36 or more cities and gives the modes of transport which are available on each city. Additionally, it is an easy to use application and has a simple and well-illustrated interface.

Do you travel a lot around the world, here’s list of 7 apps those every trraveller should install in the smartphone to make the journey more wonderful.