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The name Cheap Charlie is not a compliment and a name even travellers on a budget prefer to avoid however there a a lot of free offers available in Asia and lets face it,the people offering free goodies are going to feel a bit put out if no one takes them up on the offer.
Here are some freebies and deals available,
The bar scene is not just about drinks and Asian girls there is also great food on offer a number of places offer a free meal,the expected requirement of course is to buy a couple of drinks to make it worth while to the bar owners,the bars will usually have a black chalk board out the front with details of whats on offer,other places have a buffet once a week with a special low price.
Include food festivals and Fairs into your itenary they are fun and many stalls offer free food samples for tasting,the Thai and Singapore food festivals in particular.
Food courts offer similar goodies for a nibble,if they try to sell you the product wrinkle your nose up and say it was not to your taste,take another just to be sure.
Road shows and product expo are rich pickings,look at the people leaving and most will have their freeby bag,anyone who says they do not like something for free is kidding themselves,having worked in expos myself it is disheartening to stand there all day and no one is taking advantage of your offer,that is what you are there for.
example:stationary shows give away,envelopes,pencils,pens,pads and holders.
Free trials:
Most spas and fitness centres offer a free trial of their services with no strings attached. Choose from a range of the many manicures, pedicures, facials and slimming treats at these centres.Computer shops offer free or trial software a lot more can be found searching online.
The modern laptop comes with Wifi through out Asia, there are many free wifi sources or hot spots as they are known,for a bit of a walk you can surf the Internet for free and not be shoulder to shoulder with bored surfers listening to your personal calls to home or reading your screen.
Music: free music especially on the weekends can be found at Esplanades,concourses,water fronts and outdoor theatres.
Girls just want to have fun,
you are in luck,a search through the newspapers or entertainment magazines will soon find you a venue thats free for woman(Free entry and a free drink) the cost to the men will make up for it so no need to feel guilty.
Free bus tours,most cities including Asia have public shuttles/trolley buses that cover large areas of the city if you are traveling and want to get a feel for the city spend some time traveling on the free shuttles,once you have completed your own personal tour if you want to pay for a guided city tour through a agency then well and good.
Take advantage of these offers the companies will feel good that you do and you will feel one up on society with its inflated prices if you see an offer thats not for you lets say you are a guy and the giveaway is nail polish,take it and give it to a Thai girl or Asian girl depending on where you are,they will really appreciated it.
Happy pickings!!
- 19 Nov, 2015