Drink lots of water. Purified, bottled water is available everywhere. Never drink tap water. Use an insect repellent against mosquitoes. It is the only way to be sure of protection against mosquito-borne diseases. Since Cambodia has a hot and humid tropical climate, casual and lightweight clothing is best. Clothing made from natural fibres is the best option. A jacket might be needed on cool eveni

Visas are required for all nationalities (subject to exceptions for Japanese, Swiss, Luxembourg and Russian citizens as of February 2013). For people holding a normal passportm including ASEAN countries, the passport should be valid at least 6 months. Visas can be obtained from Lao Embassies and Consulates abroad or upon arrival at the following immigration checkpoints. The visa on arrival fee dep

Vietnam has nine international airports: Hanoi / Noi Bai Hai Phong/Cat Bi Hue /Phu Bai Danang / Danang Airport Nha Trang / Cam Ranh Dalat / Lien Khuong Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat Can Tho / Can Tho Airport Phu Quoc / Phu Quoc Airport. There are numerous direct flights to and from Vietnam operated by various international airlines. International flights require a check-in 2 -3 hours prior to th

There are approximately 100 languages spoken in Myanmar with 65% of the populace speaking the official language called Myanmar. A wide variety of languages are spoken, especially by ethnic minorities, representing four major language families: Sino-Tibetan, Austro-Asiatic, Tai-Kadai and Indo-European. In areas where tourists are travelling through, English is widely spoken and well understood, par

Thai language is widely spoken throughout Thailand, many Thais also speak and understand English, though mainly in the major tourist areas. There are also regional languages, such as in southern Thailand and northeastern Thailand, the latter of which is essentially just the Lao language (as most of the population is of Lao descent). In northern Thailand, which had been the independent kingdoms of

Direct flights to Phnom Penh are available from Bangkok, Doha, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Vientiane. Airlines currently serving Phnom Penh are AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Dragonair, Eva Air, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Lao Avia

The General Post Office (GPO) is located next to the Talat Sao Morning Market in Vientiane. Its branches are available in the main cities and in almost all the districts throughout the country. It offers postal services and public telephones for local, national and international calls. International roaming with major international communication companies is available and Lao communication compani

No actual vaccinations are officially required to visit Vietnam. Visitors are advised to check with their doctor or travel immunisation clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against polio, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A & B and malaria. Visitors taking medicine for certain conditions such as diabetes or heart problems should make sure that they carry these medications in their hand lugga