Asia's Lonely Planets, Bangkok's Sandals

Only worry I'd have for using you phone for pictures is that you migjt not be able to have it juiced up on power when you need to take your great scenic pictures, where a camera doesn't dies out of battery in the same way.

>>1065175
>Iphone 4s
If you had an android, you could just pack some spare batteries.

A battery pack for an iphone is bulky but probably a sound investment. Also get the extended battery case as well, couldn't hurt.

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Thanks guys. Any insights about the first two questions?

Also: any ideas for where to see local music/culture in SE Asia? Authentic stuff I mean, and without it being in an expensive theater or too tourist-oriented.

pic related: Burma

my iphone4s's camera is significantly shittier than my $100 digital camera, plus my digital takes aa batteries, has a real zoom, and has swappable memory. i don't know how many pics my phone will store, but my camera's 32 gig removable memory card has 4000 pics on it with room for 1000+ more. if i were on a 6 month trip i'd probably even bump it up to 64.

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>>1065444
thanks anon. you made me think. I wonder how much would a decent digital camera cost in bangkok. and if there is a specific model/brand I should aim for

>>1065175
>Travelfish recommended Teva's brand.
Teva has a nice arch support and molded heel cup, but they have some slimmed down less awesome models as well. There's a hawaiian brand called Olukai. New Balance is making some nice ones, as well as Spenco. Sometimes they're "recovery" sandals, meaning exaggerated support for post-marathon or long hours in sneakers, kind of to unflatten the flattened down poor soles. I like vionic, and I actually like some Crocs models. But, I caution you not to get too squishy, because at the end of the day too much little bone and tendon movement seems to tire me as much as it's soft and comfy.

I've walked many cities in Tevas, after my feet swelled on the plane from booze. They were the only shoes that fit well first day :P

>>1065302
Isan (NE Thailand) is always having outdoor concerts/festivals and their "molam" music is the Thai equivalent of country/folk music

>>1065302
>local music/culture in SE Asia?
If you manage to be in Cambodia when there is a Cambodian Space Project or even better, Dengue Fever concert on, go there.

To the uninitiated it might just sound like western stuff with Khmer singing, but it actually ties into a musical tradition from the late sixties, when locals adopted the music they heard on US forces radio and made it their own.

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>>1065529
Many brands to choose from :) I just wonder if I should be picky about a specific pair or just select whatever model available as long as the brand name sounds familiar..

>>1065541
Sounds awesome! It's only that I don't plan to go there :/. I'll only land back in Bangkok from Burma at Fabruary 5th. By the time I'll get to Vietnam I reckon it'll be insanely hot..

>>1065640
Reccomendation noted, thanks anon :)

>>1065724
Dude try on the shoes and buy what feels good, and looks durable (or buy 2 pairs). I actually doubt you'll find these specific american brands locally without a lot of expense to you or easily, but I could be wrong *shrug*.
Can't go wrong with suede strapped birkinstocks for durability (make sure they're all leather/suede and without the new trend of fashion-synthetic strap, so you can actually break them in nicely).

>>1065175
You never realize how shitty your camera is until you get a good one. Mirrorless cameras are cheap, light, and quite a few are actually better than big hulking DSLRs. Cell phone cameras should only be used when you see something unexpected, not when you plan to document things you want to remember.

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>>1065763
from what I've heard and read today, it seems as if you have to spend at least $300 dollars for a good camera (otherwise stick with iphone 4s)..
Just thought about it too late :/