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    Confessions of a Hostie - A Shopper's Guide to Asia (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific)
    Confessions of a Hostie - A Shopper's Guide to Asia (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific)
    Confessions of a Hostie - A Shopper's Guide to Asia (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific)
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    Confessions of a Hostie - A Shopper's Guide to Asia (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific)

    By Danielle Hugh

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    From ritzy shopping centers to alleyway markets, Asia is an eclectic blend of remarkable shopping opportunities.
    Writer of the bestselling ‘Confessions of a Hostie (True Stories of an International Flight Attendant)’ series, Danielle Hugh, takes us on an entertaining journey through Asia’s exciting retail hubs.
    With over 20 years of flying around the world, and of course shopping, she shares her passion, bartering tips, and bargain hunting stories from shopping all over Asia. The many highs and the occasional lows of Asian shopping are told with honesty, affection, and humor.
    So pack an extra suitcase, fasten your seatbelt and dust off the credit cards... and let’s go shopping.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDanielle Hugh
    Release dateAug 3, 2014
    ISBN9781311113429
    Confessions of a Hostie - A Shopper's Guide to Asia (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific)
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    Danielle Hugh

    Danielle Hugh has over 20 years of globetrotting around the world as an International Flight Attendant and is an adventurous traveler in her free time. Always a keen observer of people and situations around her; a natural progression is to write observational humor. Danielle describes writing the ‘Confessions of a Flight Attendant’ series as “an absolute joy. When a flight is delayed and the rest of the crew are grumbling; I grab a latte, turn on my computer, and type frantically. I love it. There is no such thing as a wasted moment when you are passionate about something.”

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      Confessions of a Hostie - A Shopper's Guide to Asia (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific) - Danielle Hugh

      Confessions of a Hostie – A Shopper’s Guide to Asia

      (with bonus section on Australia & Pacific)

      By Danielle Hugh

      Copyright Danielle Hugh, 2014

      Smashwords Edition

      The moral right of the author has been asserted.

      All rights reserved. You may not copy, distribute, transmit, reproduce, or otherwise make available this publication (or any part of it) in any form, or by any means (electronic, digital, optical, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the author. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

      CONTENTS:

      Same same, but different

      Barter on the price, not on the fun

      Tailor the shopping experience to suit

      Some say the only way to buy four suits for $10 is to buy a deck of cards

      You name it; they copy it

      The center of some societies

      ‘Love Singapore

      Occasionally the best made plans go out the window

      Sometimes there can be more dirt in the air than in the street

      Taxi, train or tuk tuk?

      Shopping down under

      N.Z and beyond

      Same same, but different

      Pulsating, exhilarating, inexpensive – Asia is a shopping mecca. From grungy street stalls to swanky shopping centers, Asia has it all. It is such a large and diverse continent; no matter what your taste there are parts of Asia for everyone.

      There is an old saying in many parts of retail Asia: ‘same same, but different’. This refers to goods which, according to the vendor (and the vendor alone), are identical to what you really want. It is all part of the fun; the unique experiences to be had in Asia.

      Comparing a village market in Mumbai with Tokyo’s Shinjuku district is impractical; however this book’s intention is to share some basic housekeeping rules (or shopping rules), funny shopping stories, and to hopefully arm you with the right attitude and advice to get the very best from your shopping experiences in Asia – and beyond.

      I’ve had over 20 years of joyous shopping throughout various parts of Asia; not all, but certainly most of the major cities and airport hubs. Granted there are a few Asian countries ending in stan I haven’t been to (yet), however if you want to know the best places to grab a bargain in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore, etc. - I’m your gal.

      There are some awesome shopping destinations in Asia. Many of the world’s major brands, particularly in clothing, are manufactured in countries like China, Indonesia, Philippines, India, and Vietnam - to name a few. Those same clothes are also sold within the countries of production - and cheaply. In markets and factory-outlet stores you can snare a bargain of a lifetime – and not necessarily a copy or fake, but the real McCoy.

      Of course many parts of Asia are well-known for knock-offs. I won’t be judgmental as to what is your preference, but I will say that sometimes the real deal can be cheaper and less hassle, bartering-wise, than the copies. It depends where you are and what is available. With that said, the game of bartering can be as enjoyable or as painful as you or the seller wish to make it.

      I find the countries with a long tradition of haggling and bartering, such as those in South-East Asia, can be so much fun to shop in. It is a game. You expect the vendor to double the price, so your first offer is obviously going to be half. But before you start with the money-haggling-show make sure it is an item you want. It is a simple rule, but often you can be caught up in the whole this is so cheap I have to have it scenario that you lose sight of the big picture. Shopping is first and foremost FUN. We might say the words ‘I need’, ‘I want’, and ‘I must have’, but do we really need the item that badly?

      Of course not.

      Let’s call it as it is: if you are in a tiny alleyway in the middle of Bangkok sifting through copy handbags, you are not likely to be thinking ‘oh yes, I must go

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