Normally, people avoid travelling to Asian Southeast countries in rainy season because nobody wants their trip to be destroyed by sudden rain. However, travel in rainy season is not totally a bad idea.
Bad weather means tourists decrease. Therefore, the prices of tourism services and products are also much lower in rainy season. It is definitely that you will save a big budget. Moreover, the rains in Asian Southeast countries often last only 30 minutes. After the rain, the sky is clean and you can continue your trip.
The following is 5 tips for you to have a safe, budget trip in rainy season:
1. Suitable clothes
Travel in rainy season means that you have to face with the risk of getting wet any time. Therefore, you should wear simple and tidy clothes such as tank top and shorts instead of jeans or knitwears. Especially during rainy season you should wear synthetic material as it gets dried easily.
2. Wear good waterproof shoes
Although the rains do not last long, they still make the street wet and slippy. Thus, a good pair of shoes made from waterproof materials will help you move easier. Particularly the women, do not wear high heels if you do not want to fell over.
3. Prepare personal effects
Umbrella and raincoat are indispensable stuffs for travel in rainy season. Besides, this is also the breeding season of mosquitoes and insects. Thereofore, you should prepare for yourself insect repellent and anti-itch cream. Anti-leakage bags are extremely necessary for camera, mobiphone, credit cards, tablets whenever the rain comes suddenly.
4. Bargain for a good deal
Normally, the amount of tourists considerably decrease in rainy season. Hence, you are totally able to take the chance to bargain with landlords to get the best price.
5. Get the latest weather news
You are absolutely able to enjoy an interesting journey in Asian Southeast countries in rainy season provided that you have to watch weather forecast frequently. The rains may cause severe flood, especially in countries whose infrastructure is poor.