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Travel in small groups of 2 or 4 pax	It allows for a comfortable & healthy compromise on the places & activities that everyone in the group can enjoy Easy to book accommodation (in multiples of 2pax per room) Easy & cost efficient to rent and share a vehicle (either a 4-seater car or a motorbike)
Use local currency to transact (even when there is a choice of alternative global currency as an option)	Reduces the number of currencies that you need to hold in hand You can focus on the value of the product/service that you will pay for instead of spending time to constantly convert the advertised local prices into the alternative currency Easier & clearer to quote & negotiate prices with local service providers You can focus on the value of the product/service that you will pay for instead of spending time to constantly convert the advertised local prices into the alternative currency
Remember to always hold some small denominations of the local currency	Very helpful when you travel on local public buses & trains Always easier to transact when paying for low-cost products Helps in keeping track of the amount of money that you have on hand
Plan for only 3 places to go/explore for each day	Taking into consideration the time taken to travel from location to location, with sufficient time to explore each location comprehensively, is on average 3 places per day Fully explore and get the fullest value of the location you go to
Make sure your body is well-covered when you enter into religious places / buildings	Basic courtesy to the religious institution and the people who run it
Remove your shoes & hat when you enter pagodas and temples	Code of conduct to show respect to the religion and the place of worship Some countries may have laws that prosecute people for showing disrespect and "defiling" the institution and place of worship
Try not to bargain (and find another seller if you are not comfortable with the price)	Sellers are trying to make a living to support their families - hence taking home enough money to their families is important to them, and crucial to them providing better quality service continuously
Bring along a small bottle of sanitizer	Personal hygiene especially due to the recent pandemic