Recent content by GammaRay

I've been to India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia. Some where layovers while other were one week trips. The most memorable is perhaps Hong Kong Disneyland for obvious reasons and Sentosa in Singapore. On the cuisine side of things I enjoyed eating hawker food in Hong Kong because...

Fruits and vegetables my friend! Organic and natural usually has lower calorie content because there are no GMOs fattening them up. Eat half a chicken instead of whole chicken if you're into the dieting craze and choose oil-based dressings for salads instead of mayonnaise-based. Choose soya milk...

Oh wow all of these are really great options I don't think I can recommend any of my lame ones anymore LOL. When I'm on a budget with my friends we usually just go walking in parks, look at paintings in national museums because the entrance is usually free or buy alcohol from the store and drink...

Where are you coming from? I think something classy from your hometown will be appreciated. Porcelain or China with cultural design gives it a nice touch. Appliances like coffee makers, juicers etc. is a good choice as well even though it's typical, newlyweds always need more kitchen appliances...

Oh yeah it gets really hot really fast making the urban streets fester with different kinds of smells. That's what gets me as well the smell of people, spices, pollution etc. If your nose is as sensitive as mine then get ready for a sensory explosion. The 4 hour plane trip is nothing compared to...

People will look you in the eye when walking down the street sometimes so be prepared for that. It's rude anywhere but it won't stop people from staring. Public Display of Affection is gross for anyone outside of Europe so don't expect PDAs to be accepted there as well although kissing on the...

So far from my travels in Asia the airport I think was the best in terms of cleanliness, architecture and choice shops was Singapore's Changi Airport as well. Actually the whole country is so clean and beautifully planned out. It can be hot sometimes and boring if you don't know where you're...

Mine is a very typical answer but you can't go wrong with the original. My favorite monument is the Taj Mahal ofcourse if you haven't already guessed. When I went there I found the shrine to be very beautifully made multiplied infinitely by it's historical, cultural and romantic significance...

You'll be fine if you're just visiting highly urbanized areas for 1-2 days generally but if you're staying somewhere new for a week or more and travelling to provincial areas then I suggest you get your flu, malaria, hepatitis etc. shots from your doctor. But ofcourse get his professional...

For all my travels I have never been on a cruise and believe me it's on my wishlist. A friend of mine that's worked on cruise tells me they serve a buffet for the whole duration of your trip and there are a lot of games and activities for everyone. There's also a pool and entertainment centers...

As a previous commenter wrote traveling with a baby can ruin your trip. As a new mom with a child that's constantly adapting to the outside world it will be hard for the both of you. You can ofcourse leave your baby with trusted relatives-- that would be an ideal scenario if you need the...

All the tips here are great but the one thing I'll share is don't haggle with any shopkeepers who look poor beyond compare because they're probably doing it to live and not to earn an income. Sometimes a little charity is needed especially when someone looks like they're starving but still...

There are laundromats everywhere my friend especially if you're staying in a highly urbanized city. When I'm travelling abroad for weeks at a time I do go to laundromats and do my chores but in cases where there are no laundromats around then I recommend buying your own laundry soap and have it...

Bollywood. Bollywood is the only reason. I once watched a Bollywood movie while tv surfing and I got hooked on the sights and sounds. After that I began experimenting with food more and ate in Indian restaurants and I loved the rotis and currys so much. I've also wanted to see the Ganges as well...

Use sunscreen when there's sun is what I always say. Better to be safe than sorry especially if the country you're going to is near the equator. If sunscreen is not a possibility then I suggest you wear long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses, hats or any means of protection.