Let’s Visit Asia

You can’t believe how many equipment a young child absolutely must have nowadays. And when that child travels, believe me, it’s a major logistical nightmare to lug around all those baby or toddler stuff. Apart from the suitcase with ten thousand clothes, there’s the carseat, the stroller, the booster seat, the rocker, the playgym… Man, the list goes on and on! I remember, when we went to my in-laws for holidays, it took us half a day just to pack the car! And flying? Don’t ask.
Here’s probably one of the best gadgets for parents traveling with their little ones: the …read more

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Although it is a largely western celebration, let me take the chance to shout out to all the mothers out there: Happy Mothers’ Day!

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So how do you avoid getting feasted on by sandflies? Here are some tips for avoiding insect stings:
1. Wear protective clothing — long sleeved shirts and pants and hats.
2. Ask your hotel/resort management if they can provide mosquito nets to protect you during your sleep.
3. Use insecticides, mosquito repellents or one of those plug-in insect zappers
4. Apply insect repellents lotion directly on the skin.
5. Avoid venturing out on the beach at night, or after the wind has died down.
But probably the best tip I found came from the Sibu Resort FAQ:
Oil is the answer to the Sandfly. Repellants, no matter …read more

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Christmas greetings from Let’s Visit Asia!
I hope you’re having a grand time, whereever in the world you are!

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Lessno, a discount travel website, is conducting a survey to find out what you think about airfare prices. Do you think the travel prices are fair?
Let them know what you think by answering these 5 questions!

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I know I’ve been remiss these past few weeks here at Let’s Visit Asia. No, I haven’t been hibernating, quite the opposite, in fact. The past couple of months have been filled with hectic activity as we relocated from Europe back to Asia. Yes, now I’m blogging in situ, giving you all insider info and tips on the best destinations and travel deals in Asia. I’m thrilled to be back on blogging mode, and while there may be hiccups now and then as I get settled into our new life here in Singapore, I’ll try my best to keep this …read more

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Love snapping photos while on travel? Well, you might want to submit your best shots to the IgoUgo Photo Feud Contest and have a chance to win a trip to Mexico or other participation prizes.
From May 15 to 31, you can submit up to 10 of your best shots per day to the contest. And then on June 1-15, the submitted photos will be pitted against each other– hence, a feud– by the public. It’s a novel concept of a contest, so be sure to see the details here.
This contest is sponsored by IgoUgo, an online travel community that offers …read more

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Here on my part of the sky, we’re in the thick of Carneval season. But that’s not the carnival I’,m talking about. I’m on to a blog carnival, where bloggers submit their entries around a particular theme. Let’s Visit Asia joins the first Carnival of Cities and among the many, here are two other entries showcasing travel tidbits in Asian cities:

Open Windows and the mosquitoes of Kerala, India.
The Traveling Mum’s trip to a pagoda in Nanning, China.

Enjoy the rest of the entries on the maiden issue of the Carnival of Cities around the world, hosted this week at Home Turf …read more

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If you love rock n’ roll, then you gotta love the Hard Rock chain of restos and hotels. By the end of next year, there’ll be a Hard Rock hotel in Malaysia to welcome you, too. The third in Asia (the others are in Bali, Indonesia and in Pattaya, Thailand), this 255-room hotel will rise in Penang, where the Casaurina Beach resort used to be (it closed in December 2006).
Until then there’s the Hard Rock Cafe in Penang. You don’t get to stay the night but if you want something well, un-Malaysian, I guess, there’s a place to check …read more

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I came across Lora’s travelogue of her travels in India as a student. Her last entry, Temples, Tigers, and Tree houses, was particularly full of action and adventure! It’s a long essay but it’s worth a read, especially if you’re planning to visit the area around Khujaraho. The pictures are beautiful, showcasing the richness of India’s culture and history.
Go hop over and read for yourself.
More photos of Khujaraho from OnWalkAbout’s Photo Gallery.

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