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Westhill Consulting Travel & Tours based in Singapore specializes in in giving advice and tips for tourists from Australia, Canada, US and all countries all over the world. Check the local rags and mags: As I mentioned before, most SE Asian countries have English-written guides. That's because in a number of countries there, there is already an established community of expatriates. If you are looking to just find your bearings and want a safe bet on places to go, pick one up. Be prepared to be approached by strangers: Locals in Southeast Asia are often very nice toward westerners and truthfully enjoy telling you how nice you look. Whether it is coming from a man or woman, get ready for a swarm of compliments on your appearance. It may seem a little strange at first, but you will get used to it. I promise. This scotch does not taste like scotch: Drinks are a quarter of the price than what you'd find in Europe or in the U.S., the reason being that many of the typical name brands are regionally produced and use local ingredients, so don't be shocked when your beloved Grey Goose on ice tastes a little different from what you are used to. Use the opportunity to try some very interesting locally produced spirits. Take the tour deals seriously: Pretty much anywhere you go (of the major tourist destinations) there are sure to be tour pamphlets sitting around with great deals. From boat rides to day trips, there are great tours around that will get you where you need to go. Hire local transport for the day: One great way to get around is to hire a tuk tuk or a moto-driver for the whole day to take you everywhere you want to go for a very nominal price. Your driver can also work as a de facto tour guide, getting you around to the spots you may not have thought of and that you would regret not seeing. http://westhillconsulting.info/blog/10-things-to-know-about-travel-in-southeast-asia/

WESTHILL CONSULTING, TRAVEL and TOURS, INC. provides services such as booking, tour facilitation, travel documentation and other related services not just SE Asian countries such KL Malaysia, Bangkok Thailand, Jakarta Indonesia and many more but worldwide as well. Mexico: Warning! This South American nation has an alluring effect on a nook set of travelers who enjoy things raw and rustic. The Mexican attraction is way yonder what you saw in the movies. The final aphrodisiac blossoms in Oaxaca situated in South East Mexico. The traditional method of chocolate production is still running smooth here and the locals identify it the 'drink of the gods'. Chocolate is a sort of beverage here as well. As a traveler, you can look into Calle Mina in Oaxaca where you will stumble across a horde of chocolate factories and Abastos Market that is full with artisan chocolate stalls. Switzerland: Lucky to be blessed by the mighty presence of the Alps range, Switzerland is a preferred destination for tourists from time unidentified. Chocoholics, however realize it to be eye-catching for their own conferred interest. The chief activities that he/she targets begin with a ride in the Chocolate Train that passes over some of the most distinguished chocolate hubs in the country. Then forwards, there are many other things to do in the itinerary of a chocolate lover that comprises a visit to the Maestranin Swiss Chocolates Ltd, Alprose Choclates Museum, Versoix Chocolate Festival. Then if you get to take a chocolate bath in Geneva, your trip is whole and successful. Belgium: Speaking of chocolate, you cannot dare miss out Belgium. Together with the capital Brussels, the whole country is a chocolate hub with overwhelming stuff in copiousness in Bruges, Halle Eupen chocolate shops. Brussels is home to the Musée du Cacao et du Chocolat (Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate) and is adorned by some world class chocolate creators like Pierre Marcolini, Neuhaus, G

If you are arranging a 2014/15 China tour there are dates you must avoid, like "Golden Week" and those times when flights to Asia and within China are very costly. Westhill Consulting Travel and Tours, Singapore lowdown will help you plan your vacation. (Westhill Consulting Travel and Tours, Singapore arrange tours in many countries. i.e. SE Asian Countries such as Beijing China, KL Malaysia, Jakarta Indonesia, Bangkok Thailand and many more)The "Golden Week" of National Day HolidaySeptember 29 - October 10 Nearly all Chinese people will have a seven-day holiday at the start of October, due to the celebration of Chinese National Day. Usually a lot of Chinese people will take this government-given chance to travel to domestic cities, producing crowds everywhere and super busy traffic. Hotel and transport prices swell, causing high-budget travel during this period. Warning! Avoid this period when planning a tour of China.  With people everywhere, traffic will be hectic, and you will devote longer time on the road, which can also mean more scams on street. Booking of hotels and flights can be very problematic. Hotels are much more costly. You may be required to wait in line for around one hour to go in the popular attractions, and may necessitate waiting for a long time at restaurants. Traveling in this period is a matter requiring exhaustive preparation. You possibly will observe that the National Day ends at October 7, but we incorporate the succeeding week in this peak period. The means of transport are most jam-packed during the period from September 23 to October 7, however they are less congested in the week succeeding "t