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...to the "Korean wave" (hallyu) of Korean pop music and soap operas throughout East Asia, in addition to Japanese, many shopkeepers in touristy areas also speak some Mandarin or Cantonese. [add listing] A typical Korean meal: bibimbap...

...served in most restaurants. Large hotels in Dar all make good coffee. If you want to brew your own cup, Msumbi Coffee Shop, +255 22 260 0380, Sea Cliff Village, sells Tanzanian coffee beans ground or whole, which they roast on the premises.

...you with a number of a taxi agency or operator that they use regularly. The prices are generally fixed but you can shop around to get the best rate if given several numbers. Many taxi drivers that run from the resorts to the marketplaces...

...from people with giant yellowish tanks of it on the street Cheap alcoholic drinks can be found at every little corner shop (called the astanovka). These places are open 24/7, just knock on their door if the shopkeeper is asleep. Kazakhstan'

...exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Kuwait is a tax free country. Custom-made items, imported items, and shipping out of the country can be expensive, so shop wisely.

...choose whatever he thinks is good that day. Cheaper yet are the ubiquitous kaiten (回転, lit. "revolving") sushi shops, where you sit by a conveyor belt and grab whatever strikes your fancy, at prices that can be as low as ¥100 per...

...airport, at most land crossings into Jordan, in the Aqaba Free Zone, and within two weeks of arrival at the duty free shop between 3rd and 4th circles in Amman. The currency is the Jordanian dinar (JD), divided into 1000 fils. The...

...the most important part of the day, so much that they have one hour reserved for eating and another for napping. All shops close down and resume after the two hour break period. To get around this businesses stay open later. And, good...

...food staples at around 200 kr, and is sold in every one of the small convenience stores/eateries/video rentals/sweet shops that litter Icelandic towns. Alcoholic drinks are very expensive compared to the UK and USA. Liquor can be...

...not affected by boiling of water, and are still present in the water after boiling. As a walk past an Iraqi butcher shop will demonstrate, food preparation standards are not the same as in Western countries, and consumption of local food...

. If you have a non-Indian passport, you can obtain a 'liquor permit'. This allows you to buy alcohol at state-licensed shops, of which there are fourteen or so in all of Gujarat. Favorite Indian tipples include beer, notably the ubiquitous...

...had for as little as US$5). Most hotels and guesthouses can book seats for any connection, although you're better to shop around at travel agents, as prices will vary on any given ticket/bus company. Going to the bus company office may net...

...within 100 miles of the border, but discounted for the exchange rate. Watch for stores that really want Canadian shoppers and will accept at par. Often, a few Canadian coins (especially pennies) won't be noticed, but less so the further...

...is more materialistic and individualistic than many other cultures. The wealth on display almost casually in large shopping malls all over the country might seem shocking to someone from a developing country. Yet it is also true that...

...a lot of fakes. Every year a few die as a result of methyl poisoning - a compound used to make fake vodkas. To shop you will most certainly need local currency (hryvnia). US Dollar, Euro, British Pound and other currency exchange...

ne! Chai tea is available widely, and is best in the rural areas near the tea plantations. You will see signs posted on shops and kiosks where it can be purchased. Sadly, ordinary black tea is likely to be Five Roses imported from South Africa,

...visitors. Staff for tourist attractions such as the Taipei 101, museums, hotels, popular restaurants and airport shops speak Japanese in addition to English, Mandarin and other local languages. In fact, if you are a visitor of East...

...to apply for a local permit. Some municipalities may impose additional restrictions, so check ahead with the rental shop. VIP Rentals [13] in Taipei is quite happy to rent cars to foreigners, and will even deliver the car to a given...

...to exchange that country’s currency there. Tourism-oriented industries in tourism-oriented towns, as well as shops where big amounts of money change hands, like supermarkets, in most parts of the country, generally accept foreign...

...Africa), Maputo and Vilanculos (both Mozambique). There is also a small car rental station at the airport and a snack shop. A hotspot has recently been installed, allowing users with WiFi and Wireless LAN equipped computers or PDA’s to...