Travel Tales from Asia

When you are on holiday you want to take away as much hassle away from your trip as you can. What you don’t want to be doing is worrying about what is happening back home, and you especially do not want to have to worry about what is happening to your car whilst you are away. This is why many people choose to use a secure airport parking service which means that their car is kept in a secure and reliable environment whilst they are off enjoying themselves in sunnier climbs.

Airport parking services know how important it is to their customers to know that their cars are kept well looked after when they are away and this is why many airport parking services now go out of their way to make sure that your vehicle is in safe hands when you are travelling.

However, there are things that you can look out for when you are booking your airport parking service to make sure that your car is a safe as possible. When you book make sure that you look for a car park that has 24 hour CCTV surveillance and is manned by security staff 24 hours a day. Flood lights and a gated secure car park are also good things to look out for.

Many car park services offer pretty slick operations now and you can be sure that most will offer you a professional and efficient service to make sure that you are not hassled about your car at the start or at the end of your holiday.

You don’t have to go away for a long period of time to use a car park service at an airport, you can choose from short stays, mid length stays or long term stays. When you contact your car park service they will advise you on which service is best for you (all depending on how long you expect to be away for).

All of the major airports up and down the UK will offer a wide range of airport parking services and often many are run by independent companies who are all after your business, so if you shop around you will be sure to find some very good deals. One of the best things that you can do is to go online and search for airport parking near to the airport that you are flying from. A good site that you can use is www.parkbcp.co.uk which offers a comprehensive range of car parks that are all brought together in one place so that you can search out the best deal for you. You will be able to find Gatwick Parking, Heathrow Parking and Manchester Airport Parking all in one place at www.parkbcp.co.uk and at heavily discounted rates.

Its impossible to give tips for travel to Asia in one single article, so if required we will continue this article in several series. Today Asia is one of the fastest growing continent and hence traveling from Europe & America all the way down to Asia is not a problem as all major airlines do cover this region extensively. In this particular article we will cover countries within the Indian Sub-continent viz – India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives & Myanmar and discuss about which of these countries is tourist friendly and what to expect and what not to expect.

Starting with India, the largest country in the Indian Sub-continent is a popular tourist destination due to its rich and varied culture. They say that you can’t finish exploring India in one life, and that’s indeed true. India has about 32 states and each of those states has its own state language apart from the national language Hindi. Every state has its own cuisine and different style of dressing. Major tourist attracting destinations in India are dessert palaces in Rajasthan specifically those of Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur. Places like Leh, Ladakh, Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Haridwar & Rishikesh are well known destinations which lie around the Himalayan ranges. Goa & Mumbai are equally interesting destinations on the west coast. State of Kerala, Tamilnadu & Karnataka are full of natural and architectural wonders.

On the other hand countries like Bhutan, Sri Lanka & Nepal are geographically small but in terms of natural beauty, there is no limit. SriLanka is abundant with Tea Estates & Coffee Plantations. There are multiple virgin beaches on the coast of SriLanka and there is much more to explore in Sri Lanka than just visiting Candy and Colombo. Similarly, Bhutan is an untouched paradise and thanks to its rulers and citizens they have well preserved green regions. Modernization has not hampered the natural beauty of this country and the citizens themselves are proud of their natural beauty. In the same region, Nepal is well know to all mountaineers as access to Mt. Everest is through Nepal. Nepali culture, cuisine & rituals have a lot of influence from those in India. These days all major European airlines do reach Kathmandu in Nepal and Colombo in Sri Lanka. If you are not able to find the right connection to these destinations then try reaching India as several Indian private airlines fly to these countries.

Most of the countries in the Indian subcontinent have good internet connectivity and telecommunication infrastructure. These days making international phone calls to and from these countries is not expensive. As a traveler you can also buy a local SIM card, but that’s going to be a little expensive. Most hotels have internet connectivity and have desktops with popular voice over internet applications pre-installed.

Before traveling to Asia, make sure you read about the popular dishes in regions you plan to visit. For example, if you are flying down to Sri Lanka then be prepared to enjoy various rice preparations. While traveling to India, make sure you enjoy spicy Indian curries and bread. Not all regions in India serve spicy food, but if this is your first time to India then tell the hotel attendant to serve you less spicy food.

This article is first from our Travel to Asia series, and in the next article will focus on major tourist attractions and not to miss places in this region.

It doesn’t really matter if you are living abroad for an extended stay or you’re trotting the globe looking for some adventure, you always need some protection that comes with travel insurance policies. Provided that you select a right insurance coverage, you can free your mind from worries of what you will do if your trip doesn’t proceed the way you have perceived. Luckily, you can find a variety of insurance packages, but when it is about an extended stay in another country, you will be better off taking out backpacker’s travel insurance.

It is always a great idea to opt for such insurance because it comes with several benefits. For instance:

• This is one fine way of getting extended coverage for a period of 18 months or even more.
• When you pick this particular insurance, you get yourself covered for all medical expenses as well as cancellation, interruption or delay of travel schedules.
• You may want to consider getting such an insurance plan if you are an exchange student because this also helps you get repayment for your student loan.
• Since there are several insurance providers, it is possible to find such backpacker’s travel insurance policies that charge you nothing as additional fees for several sports and activities, such as white water rafting, jet skiing, bungee jumping and more.
• Provided that you do some research, you can also get coverage for winter sports equipment.

Do You Really Need Backpacker’s Travel Insurance Policies?

Although the benefits of purchasing such policies are many, some people still doubt whether they should choose it or not. However, it is a fact that these policies are in your best interest because you never know when you need some medical attention while on a backpacking trip. Another reason why you should seriously think of buying this coverage is that it doesn’t cost you a lot. Compared to other types of travel insurance, this one is quite cheap and you can have it even if you are on a tight budget.

Picking the Best Backpacker’s Travel Insurance Policies:

If you understand the important of such coverage and are on the lookout for the best deal, you should consider shopping around. It is possible to find some deals too tempting to leave, but you should be willing to make a comparison using a comparison site. Just make sure the site you choose offers insurance plans from a number of carriers. Some sites are affiliated with a few carriers and they often keep you from finding the best deal. You need to keep this in mind and compare insurance policies not only for their overall cost but also for the benefits they offer. Not only do you need to know what a policy covers, but you also need to know what is not covered under a plan. So, keep all these points in mind and be ready to conduct some research to be able to pick the best backpacker’s travel insurance.