Black Travel Guide: Asia Edition (PDF)

A safety-forward, practical travel playbook built for Black travelers across Asia—planning, arrival strategy, country quick starts, and templates.
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What this is This is not a blog post and not a generic “top places to visit” list.
Black Travel Guide: Asia Edition is an operating manual—built to help you plan faster, avoid expensive mistakes, and move confidently from day one.It’s designed for real-world travel: airports, SIM cards, cash situations, nightlife decisions, neighborhoods, language barriers, and the practical details most guides skip.
What you’ll learn (the system)
• How to plan your trip in layers: docs → health → money → connectivity → backup plans
• How to land with a clean first 24-hour arrival plan • How to reduce exposure to common scams and high-risk situations
• How to pick lodging and transportation decisions that protect your energy and your safetyWhat’s inside Core Playbook
• Travel planning framework (how to build a “no-surprises” trip) • Safety + situational awareness rules that work across Asia
• Handling social assumptions and avoiding unnecessary conflict
• Currency, cards, ATM strategy, and cash management
• SIM/eSIM + connectivity setup and travel privacy
• Culture & etiquette: how to move respectfully without overthinking
• Grooming/comfort logistics (hair/skin/laundry) for long trips Country Quick Starts (starter set)
• Japan • South Korea • Thailand • Vietnam • Philippines
• Singapore • Malaysia • Indonesia (Bali)
• Cambodia • Hong KongTemplates & Checklists
• Pre-trip checklist • Arrival-day checklist
• Daily movement rules • Budget worksheet • 7-day itinerary builder
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What’s included”
• Instant download PDF (works on phone/tablet/laptop) •
Planning framework + arrival strategy •
Safety/scam playbook
•Country quick starts (10 destinations) •
Templates: budget + itinerary + checklists • Personal-use license (no redistribution)
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Who it’s for • First-time Asia travelers who want a cleaner plan • Solo travelers and couples who want safety-forward strategy • Diaspora travelers and expats who need practical logistics • Creators who need efficient travel execution⸻