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Mekong River Cruise Tips

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Mekong River Cruise Tips. Key Things You Need To Know

…ormous river. It’s over 3,000 miles long and passes through six countries: China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Most cruises sail the Lower Mekong. Most of the cruises tend to go between Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia. The cruises tend to be around about 400 miles of the river. Cruises go all year round. Unlike in Europe, where it has a very specific season, you can go all year round on the Mekong. The temp…

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Cruise Update: Is That Light At End Of Tunnel. Or False Alarm?

…and also may resume sooner in other parts of the world, such as Australia, China or Europe as that may be quicker and easier. Bayley from Royal Caribbean International adding (quote) “We’re literally in discussions globally. The point is there’s a lot of opportunity starting to open up globally.” Looking at the USA, even once they have the test cruise technical details, it will still take time to digest, put in place any requirements, plan, recrui…

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Tips for Travellers Audio 156: Singapore (Revisited)

…e and cheap – also the stops usually named by the tourist feature there so Chinatown is at Chinatown MR. Taxis use meters and inexpensive – lots of them. Trishaws – expensive but good for sight seeing. Pedestrian friendly with lots if walkways over roads. Hop-on Hop-off bus has many options and routes and brands – very frequent – CitySightseeing has 3 routes with a cross-over station for all routes at Suntec mall. Duck Tour also available – leave…

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9 Things Smart Cruisers Always Do in The Run Up To Their Cruise

…set time period and then a close to the cruise rule that if I had been in China it had to be a PCR test. Not having these would mean denied boarding. Also close to the cruise, they advised masks were going to be required for the first couple of days, so I could make sure that I packed them. Then an update came with an allocated check-in time of 11:00am which they were enforcing, so arriving at a different time would mean hanging around. So, keep…

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6 Crafty Things That Catch Alaska Cruisers Out

…ost of the merchandise in the stores is mass-produced, made in places like China, and have almost no link to Alaska itself. I told them as they called into different ports, they would see the same item with just the port name changed. Instead, when shopping I recommended they look for items with the “Silver Hand” and the “Made in Alaska” logos. These are controlled, monitored, and must be applied for to ensure authentic Alaskan goods. Pricing When…

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Cruise Scams People Are Falling for even BEFORE Leaving Home!

…asden says he has been contacted by thousands of women from Europe, Japan, China, and Australia, who have been scammed. He even put a warning on his Facebook page pointing out that he’s gay and married to a man. But Captains do seem to be a blind spot for cruise lovers, as in the UK a man called Jody Oliver pretended to be a Captain on Carnival Corporation’s P&O Cruises. He managed scam over £320,000 (about $400,000) from friends and family of som…

Most Asked Questions About River Cruises

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Most Asked Questions About River Cruises

…the Ganges. There’s also the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar, Yangtze River in China, and Chao Phraya River in Thailand, just to name a few. The Kerala backwaters in India are also a popular option. Subscribe to my Tips For Travellers Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS Find out about being a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore FOLLOW ME…

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6 NEW Cruise Scams & Tricks To Avoid In 2025

…need a full visa, for example as I do for an upcoming cruise calling into China, then it may be worth considering using a third-party visa specialist. They can make it easier by ensuring you have all the required documentation, letters, copies, have completed the sometimes-complex application form correctly and then they take all that and your passport to the local embassy to get it for you. I have used a company like CIBT Visas, which many cruis…

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These 4 Overrated Cruise Tips Are Probably Costing You BIG TIME!

…are way out in a container port. The same for example if visiting Shanghai China where I went on Crystal and was right in town while bigger ships were miles out. Third, by switching between lines instead of staying loyal, you can get deals that way exceeds any perks from being loyal. For example, years ago I used to be loyal to Cunard and so am at their highest tier, but I booked a Holland America South American cruise instead of theirs for roughl…

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I’ve Done 15 Caribbean Cruises. Here’s What No-One’s Telling You!

…ir shops, if you look at where the goods are made, they’re usually made in China rather than by local craftsmen. There’s another change that has become impossible to ignore too: the weather. Caribbean Cruise Watch Outs: Weather The weather seems to be becoming more volatile and changeable over the years I have been cruising the Caribbean. The hurricane season seems to be longer, with ever more powerful storms hitting the islands with increasing ve…

Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

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Should you Tour Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Gardens When Open In Summer To the Public?

…s a huge and varied collection of merchandise including books, tea towels, china, christmas decorations, toiletries, home ware items like cushions and tea towels. Path: You can then stroll along a path along the side of the gardens, which also leads you after about 400 metres to the exit past the small lake. You cannot walk through the lawns and have to stick to the path. What Tips do I have if you visit Buckingham Palace: Book in Advance. You mus…