Preparing for Travel in Southeast Asia - Clothing and Mosquitoes

Fabian Samuel

Introduction An executive located in India, Fabian Samuel serves

as chief operating officer of Indfrag Limited. In his spare time, Fabian Samuel has visited numerous destinations in Southeast Asia.

Due to the high heat and humidity in the region, USA Today advises you to pack lightweight clothing and mosquito repellent.

In respect to clothing and laundry logistics, staying nearby or in a city gives you access to laundry facilities that are inexpensive to use. Plan on bringing attire to keep you clothed for up to four days.

Travel in Southeast Asia More remote regions require you to pack additional

articles of clothing. The extra attire will lessen visits to a laundromat.

Mosquitoes thrive in Southeast Asian weather. They carry a variety of diseases, one of which is malaria, an illness that claims the lives of 1 million people a year. Deter mosquitoes from biting you by purchasing and using a new bottle of repellent. Particularly, you should buy mosquito repellent that contains DEET. The substance, also known as diethyltoluamide, is the most effective chemical for repelling mosquitoes, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.