Trekking in the hills of South-East Asia - whether Vietnam or China, Laos through to Thailand, and beyond - will never be a complete experience if you cant meet and communicate with the locals, and they with you. · With a handful of phrases to help, you dont need to be a voyeur. · Understand and learn more about the cultures around you. · Avoid the trap of some tourist attractions, by knowing how to approach, meet and communicate with local cultures without imposing, disrupting or offending.