| Are you planning on backpacking Southeast Asia | | | | between destinations. |
| and have a limited budget. Below are a few ways | | | | Don't pay in US currency: One of the biggest |
| to get the most out of every dollar and still | | | | mistakes that travelers often do is try to pay in |
| provide you with a great experience. | | | | US currency. Pretty much everywhere in |
| Discount Airliners: One of the most unknown | | | | Southeast Asia accepts US Dollars, but the |
| things in Southeast Asia is how cheap air travel | | | | conversion rate offered by merchants is terrible. |
| can be. Sometimes, it is marginally more than the | | | | A lot of times, you can end up paying 30% more |
| cost of taking a bus. Both Air Asia and Bangkok | | | | than you would have if you used the local |
| Airways offer cheap airfare around most of | | | | currency. For the best rates, try to exchange |
| South East Asia. Fares are regularly $35USD or | | | | some money before you leave. You can also |
| lower. If you have limited travel time, it is highly | | | | exchange money at most major banks in South |
| recommended that you investigating flying | | | | East Asia. |