http://www.asiatrip.org Getting around Asia with a4trip travel guides Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:00:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.asiatrip.org/2008/06/22/improving-a4trip-for-you/ Based on the feedbacks from our valuable customers, we have added new informative sections, photos, maps, charts plus an eye-catching layout for A4trip's guidebook. Content of A4trip's guidebooks is now been reviewed and updated monthly. Highlights:

• Professional layout design
• Photography Tips
• Pre-trip Planning including Safety Tips, Culture Shock and Khmer Language Guide
• Suggested City Day Tour and Map
• Updated for April 2008!

Checkout the Cambodia Guidebook Series (Phnom Penh and Siem Reap) now from A4trip! ]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2008/04/02/a4trips-guidebook-launch-of-the-month/ Free 3-pages Siem Reap travel guide now. It contains Angkor Archaeological Park map, suggested iteneraries, cycling route and tuk tuk route. Angkor Archaeological Park Map Cycling route & tuk tuk route ]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2008/01/22/free-3-pages-siem-reap-travel-guide/ Here are the updates of Siem Reap Travel Guide from a4trip

The new price for Tonle Sap-Floating Village is now USD15-20 per person.

Angkor Night Market closes around ten at night

]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/12/19/checkout-the-latest-updates-of-siem-reap-travel-guide/ Continue Reading... ]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/12/18/things-you-can-do-to-preserve-angkor-heritage-sites/ Continue Reading... ]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/12/13/shopping-tips/ ]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/12/12/a4trip-siem-reap-travel-guide-in-youtube/ 1. Estimate your budget Your budget for traveling in Asia is the core factor to determine which type of hotel you should select. Guesthouse or budget inn will be the gem for backpackers who just need the basic accommodation facilities, i.e. bed and bathroom. These budget accommodations usually will cost you less than USD 20 per night. Getting more tips... ]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/12/10/tips-on-selecting-hotel-in-asia/ Tips to avoid currency exchange scams 1. Do your home work The currency exchange rates are set daily. If you were offered with any lower rates, you're most probably exposing yourself to scams. Check the latest currency exchange between the your country against the country you are travelling to. A great resource to find currency exchange rate in Asia. Click below to convert. 2. Avoid money changer at the Airport Taking advantage of ad hoc currency needs, licensed money changer in the airport usually applies higher exchange rate. It may due to the high booth rental in airport. 3. Avoid money changer at the Borders You would always been told that the exchange rate was better at the border comparing to the city. Do your research to avoid falling into this scams. 4. Avoid currency exchange from unauthorized money changers If possible, try to exchange currency at a proper bank. 5. Follow the regulation in your travelling country In some Asia countries, China for example, a passport is required to exchange money. Hold on to your exchange receipt, which you need to convert your extra local currency back.]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/11/29/tips-to-avoid-currency-exchange-scams-in-asia/ Continue reading]]> http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/11/29/some-tips-on-travelling-to-south-east-asia/