What Should I Read Before My First Trip?
Read your city guide, then Scams, the Glossary, a guest-friendly hotel list and Sexual Health. Those five head off most first-night mistakes and overcharges.
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- Step 1: Open the guide for your city, for example Bangkok or Pattaya.
- Step 2: Read Scams so you know the common tricks before you meet them.
- Step 3: Look up bar fine, lady drink and short time in the Glossary.
- Step 4: Choose a base from Where to Stay and Guest-Friendly Hotels.
- Step 5: Read Sexual Health.
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