Most people (especially women :unsure: ) seem to take a suitcase full of stuff when they travel to Asia. Why? You need 2-3 changes of clothes and buy the rest out there where you find 100% designer gear much cheaper.

In Singapore the Asian designer house Giordano starts at £2 for a t-shirt, ££8 for good quality jeans. Even the designer gear you get in the UK can be must cheaper. I bought Fila t-shirts for £3 each, £20 over here.

Electronic goods aren't as cheap as they used to be, so you MUST haggle.

Anyone here want to quote a few comparisons with the Philippines?