Laos can be visited throughout the year. However, those planning to travel extensively by road in the northern part of the country and/or south of the Boloven Plateau should avoid the last two months of the rainy season when some countryside roads may be impassable. Laos enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons. The dry or cool season begins end of October and lasts until end of Febru

Avoid drinking tap water and ice cubes if you have a sensitive stomach. When visiting a temple or pagoda, wear long trousers and dress respectfully. Leave your valuables in the hotel safe deposit box before heading out into town, especially on a night out or when going to the beach. When crossing the road, walk steadily and slowly in the same direction, always looking to the left and right. Do not

We recommend bringing light, loose fitting cotton clothes with pale colours as they tend to be cooler. Myanmar still has very traditional customs and it is not appropriate to wear shorts, Bermudas or miniskirts. Since shoes and socks have to be removed for all visits to pagodas and temples, we recommend wearing sandals or other slip-on shoes which are easy to put on and take off. When visiting tem

Dressing in Thailand depends on where you are going. Bikinis, short pants and sleeveless shirts are more acceptable and often seen on the beaches. Appropriate dress - modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees - will be required if you are visiting temples or the Grand Palace. Some restaurants, such as rooftop bars in Bangkok, have a smart casual dress code including no slippers, sandals

Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. However those planning to travel extensively by road should avoid the last two months of the rainy season when some countryside roads may be impassable. The climate is tropical and distinguished by three major seasons. Dry Season: November - March The most pleasant season is the dry season from November to March during which temperatures are cooler (ave

The local currency is the kip. Notes come in denominations of 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 / 50,000 and 100,000. The rate of exchange is approximately 8097.35 kip to USD 1 (1 June 2016). In Vientiane, notes of most international currencies can be exchanged either at banks or at licensed moneychangers. Outside Vientiane, most provincial banks and licensed moneychangers accept only

An airport departure tax for international and domestic flights is included in the airfare.

The Myanmar currency is kyat (pronounced "chat"). The following notes are in circulation 10,000 / 5,000 / 1,000 / 500 / 200 / 100. The lower notes under 100 are not widely in circulation any more. The current rate of exchange is approximately Kyats 1185.95 to USD 1 (1 June 2016). You can exchange foreign currency at the international airport in Yangon or at money changer counters in the downtown a