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India is certainly one of the most interesting countries to visit and generally is relatively safe. We would suggest travellers focus on minising the chances of getting sick and not getting squashed on the roads! There are certain areas  in India which may not be safe to visit, for example Assam, West Bengal, parts of Kashmir near the Pakistan border. Reading the Indian newspapers is an excellent way of keeping in touch with the local security issues and check the FCO advice on www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/india

Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are well travelled, scams in Thailand are more prevelent than elsewhere in the region. The south of Thailand is locked in an insurgency situation and should be avoided. Its well worth considering going to Burma, whilst it has an authoritarian regime, the locals relish contact from abroad and you will be warmly welcomed. We suggest you don't talk politics whilst in Burma. China is generally safe, so much to explore. We are after good feedback from visitors to the Stans; Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan etc.     

Vietnam | Transport offersLouise Gillman-Wells | 02 Aug 2011



Taxis can easily scam you in Vietnam by setting the meter to run 10x the normal speed and offers from men on motorbikes for cheap transport may seem appealing, do not accept!

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Vietnam | Bag snatching and theftLouise Gillman-Wells | 02 Aug 2011



These are just a few things to be aware of to make sure you are less of a target of theft

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Mongolia | The Gobi Desert and Lake Hovsgol.Rory McGrath | 17 Jul 2011



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Cambodia | Great AccomodationJ Douglas | 13 Jul 2011



 The perfect accomodation for travellers in Siem Reap

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Thailand | Thailand/Cambodia border scam Anonymous | 14 Feb 2011



Thailand/Cambodian border scam by Sam Yarnold - post by Charlie McGrath

When crossing the border between Thailand and Cambodia I came across a number of scams,travel agents trying to get money for a service that is not required! Do read the article.  

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India | Delhi Airport - Taxi driver cons travellers to go ghastly hotelCharlie McGrath | 02 Aug 2010



This happened to a friend, Monica Vrbkova & her boyfriend Martin. They had prebooked hotel but when they gave hotel name to taxi driver he claimed it had just closed and suggested an alternative which was awful. The driver was clearly getting commission from hotel.  

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China | Airport Taxi ScamJames Mobbs | 14 Feb 2010



Shanghai Airport Taxi Scam. I got ripped off, lost £75 - please don't get caught, read my article 

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